Managing Your Content Library in Squarespace

Reuse images and videos across your website by accessing your content library, which stores all uploaded media and agency images.

Reusable Content Locations

Images can be used in:

• Banner images
• Blog posts and events
• Email marketing
• Image blocks and galleries
• Product images
• Website logos (v7.1)
• Background images

Videos can be used in:

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

Adding Content to Library

Via Computer:

1. Open Assets menu
2. Drag and drop files or click "Add New"
3. Select files to upload
4. Wait for green checkmark confirmation

Via Squarespace App:

1. Tap "+" in Home tab
2. Select "Upload Content to Library"
3. Choose images
4. Tap Import

Organizing Content

Create Folders:

1. Click "Add New" > "Folder"
2. Name your folder
3. Move content by selecting items
4. Click folder icon and choose destination

Subfolders:

• Create up to 40 nested levels
• Maximum 300 subfolders per folder

Managing Content

Rename Files:

1. Hover over item
2. Click "..."
3. Select "Rename"
4. Enter new filename
5. Save changes

Delete Content:

1. Select items
2. Click trash icon
3. Confirm deletion

• Items remain in trash for 30 days
• Can be restored within this period

Important Notes

• Agency images are site-specific
• Edited images save as copies
• Filenames serve as alt text in most areas
• Duplicate uploads create multiple versions
• Deleted content may still appear in search results temporarily

Recovery Options

Restore from Trash:

1. Open Trash in Assets menu
2. Select items
3. Click "Restore"
4. Items return to original location

Keep your original files backed up, as downloading from the content library may not preserve original image quality.

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