Images and videos added to your site are automatically saved in the asset library for reuse across your site. Here's how to effectively manage and reuse your media assets:

Reusing Assets

To add previously used media:

• Click [Choose from Library] or [Search for Images]
• Select from the [My Library] tab containing your uploaded and stock images
• Choose from other available tabs for new stock images

Reusable Image Locations:

• Banner images
• Featured images (blog posts, events, pages)
• Email campaigns
• Image blocks and galleries
• Product images
• Site logo (v7.1)
• Background images

Non-reusable Images:

• Portfolio page images
• Product featured images
• Site logo (v7.0)

Videos can be reused in:

• Video blocks
• Section backgrounds
• Course pages
• Video pages

Managing the Asset Library

Viewing Assets:

• Open the [Assets] panel
• Hover over items and click [...] for details
• View file information including name, type, date, dimensions

Organizing Content:

• Create folders with up to 40 nested levels
• Move assets between folders
• Select multiple items to move simultaneously
• Sort folders alphabetically or by date

Adding New Content:

1. Open [Assets] panel
2. Drag and drop files or click [Add New]
3. Select files to upload
4. Track progress in bottom right corner

Deleting and Restoring:

• Deleted items remain in trash for 30 days
• Restore items from trash within 30-day window
• Empty trash to permanently delete
• Restored items return to original locations

Best Practices:

• Remove duplicate uploads
• Save original files on your computer
• Use folders to organize content
• Add descriptive file names for accessibility
• Consider storage limits for videos

For Getty Images used outside Squarespace, purchase additional licenses through the File Details menu.

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