How to Delete an Asset

This guide explains how to delete assets from the Library. Deleting an asset removes it from the platform and any folders it belongs to. Deleted assets are subject to data retention policies and can be recovered within a limited time period.

Before You Start

• You must have permission to delete assets.
• Deleted assets are not permanently removed immediately. They are recoverable during the data retention period (90 days by default).
• If an asset is in more than one folder, you can delete it or only remove it from some of its folders. See Deleting an Asset That Is in Several Folders.

Ways to Delete an Asset

• From Asset Actions (⋯): In folder views, metadata views, or search results, click the three-dot menu next to the asset and select Delete.
• From Asset Details: Open the asset and use the Delete option available in the detail view actions.
• Bulk Delete: Select multiple assets using checkboxes. In the batch action menu at the bottom, click ⋯ and choose Delete.

Steps to Delete an Asset

1. Locate the asset you want to delete.
2. Click the three-dot menu (⋯) next to the asset or go to the asset detail view.
3. Select Delete.
4. Click Delete.

Deleting an Asset That Is in Several Folders

If the asset is in more than one folder, you are told so and can choose to:

• Delete it from all folders: the asset is deleted and can be recovered during the data retention period.
• Remove it from some folders: choose the folders to remove it from. The asset is not deleted and stays in its other folders.

You can only remove an asset from folders where you have permission to delete assets. When you delete several assets at once, you make this choice for each asset that is in more than one folder.

Tips

• Bulk delete actions are useful when cleaning up large sets of assets.
• If you've deleted an asset by mistake, contact your administrator to request recovery. This is possible within the data retention period.
• Deleted assets are not visible to users, even if they had access prior to deletion.