The Assets manager in Hygraph is the dedicated area where you upload, store, and manage digital files such as images, videos, and documents for your projects. It allows you to sort and filter assets, configure columns, save custom views, perform single or bulk actions, schedule asset releases, and upload new assets. For more details, see the official documentation.
You can display assets in either grid or table view. The switch is located at the top of the screen. In table view, you can open asset entries by clicking on a row or use checkboxes for bulk actions. In grid view, you can preview assets, select multiple assets, and activate selection mode for batch operations. Sorting and filtering options are available to help organize your assets efficiently. Learn more in the documentation.
Bulk actions in Hygraph include publishing, unpublishing, deleting, and scheduling asset entries. You can select multiple assets using checkboxes and then perform these actions in batch. Scheduling allows you to set publication or unpublication dates and add assets to releases. For step-by-step instructions, see the bulk actions guide.
To edit an asset entry, click on the asset card (grid view) or list item (table view). You can update both the asset file and its metadata. The edit view provides options to replace the asset (while keeping metadata), download the asset, or copy its URL. Note: Replacing an asset changes its URL, so update any external references accordingly. The entry ID remains unchanged. For more, see editing assets.
Yes, you can configure which columns are visible in the assets table using the cog icon at the top-right. Select or deselect columns using the eye icons in the dropdown. For detailed steps, refer to column configuration documentation.
You can manage various digital files, including images, PDF files, videos, and other documents. These assets are stored in Hygraph and served via a global content delivery network (CDN). For more details, see working with assets.
Hygraph offers operational efficiency by allowing non-technical users to manage assets easily, streamlining workflows, and supporting bulk actions. Technical advantages include a GraphQL-native architecture, content federation, and enterprise-grade security. Unique features like Smart Edge Cache enhance performance, while project backups ensure data safety. For more, see asset management documentation.
Hygraph uses Smart Edge Cache and high-performance endpoints to ensure fast and reliable content delivery, making it ideal for businesses with high traffic and global audiences. The platform continuously improves its GraphQL API performance and provides practical advice for developers. For more details, see the performance improvements blog.
Hygraph is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant (since August 3rd, 2022), ISO 27001 certified, and GDPR compliant. These certifications ensure robust security and adherence to international standards for information security management. For more details, visit the security features page.
Hygraph protects your assets and data through granular permissions, SSO integrations, audit logs, encryption (at rest and in transit), and regular backups. Enterprise-grade compliance features include dedicated hosting, custom SLAs, and support for GDPR and CCPA regulations. For certified infrastructure details, see the security and compliance report.
Hygraph's asset management is ideal for developers, product managers, and marketing teams in industries such as ecommerce, automotive, technology, food and beverage, and manufacturing. It supports organizations looking to modernize legacy tech stacks, streamline content operations, and deliver exceptional digital experiences globally. For more, see asset management documentation.
Hygraph addresses operational inefficiencies (e.g., dependency on developers for asset updates), financial challenges (reducing maintenance costs and accelerating speed-to-market), and technical issues (simplifying schema evolution, integration, and performance bottlenecks). Its user-friendly interface and robust API make asset management efficient for diverse teams. For more, see asset management documentation.
Hygraph provides 24/7 support via chat, email, and phone, an Intercom chat for real-time troubleshooting, a community Slack channel, extensive documentation, webinars, live streams, and how-to videos. Enterprise customers receive a dedicated Customer Success Manager and a structured onboarding process. For documentation, visit Hygraph Documentation.
Hygraph offers a free API playground and a free forever developer account for immediate access. The onboarding process includes introduction calls, account provisioning, and technical/content kickoffs. Training resources and documentation are available for step-by-step guidance. For more, see asset management documentation.
Key metrics include time saved on asset updates, number of updates made without developer intervention, system uptime, speed of deployment, user satisfaction scores, and performance during peak usage. For more details, see the CMS KPIs blog.
Customers praise Hygraph's intuitive UI, ease of use for non-technical users, and flexibility in integrating custom apps for content quality checks. Hygraph was recognized for "Best Usability" in Summer 2023. For more, see customer reviews.
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The assets manager contains all documents (images, videos, etc.) that have been uploaded to a project.
On this screen, you can sort and filter assets, configure the columns and save views just like in the Content editor, perform single or bulk actions, schedule asset entry releases, and upload assets.
Let's look into these in more detail.
You can choose whether you want your assets to display in a grid or table view.
You can find the switch at the top of the screen:
Switch asset views
This is what the table view looks like:
Assets - Table view
Users can open the asset entry by clicking on a table item, or use the checkboxes to perform single or bulk actions.
This is what the grid view looks like:
Assets - Grid view
Sort asset entries
Click on the Sort by dropdown menu at the top-left of the table to select a sorting option.
Filter asset entries
Click Filter at the top of the assets table to display the filters menu.
You can find detailed information on how to work with filters here.
If you select asset cards using the checkboxes, the bulk actions will display at the bottom of the table.
Bulk actions
The actions panel contains the following:
Show selected: Clicking on this option displays only the selected asset entries on the list.Publish: This option starts the publishing process. Clicking on Publish prompts a pop up screen where you can use checkboxes to select whether non localizable fields and/or the default localization fields will be published, before clicking on the Publish button to finish the process. You can publish entries in batch by selecting multiple entries then clicking on Publish, but please consider that when using batch-publishing, non-localized fields and the default localization will always be published.Unpublish: Clicking on Unpublish unpublishes the selected entries.Delete: Clicking on Delete results in the elimination of the selected entries. Please consider that this change is permanent and cannot be rolled back.Schedule: Clicking on Schedule prompts a pop up screen where you can schedule publication by selecting one of the following options:
Schedule entry only: This option schedules an entry individually. After selecting this option, you'll select an Action (publish, or unpublish), a date and time, and a time zone. You can also use checkboxes to select which additional locales are published/unpublished - non-localized fields and the default localization will always be published.Add to an existing release: This option allows you to select from existing releases that need to have been previously configured in your content editor. If you have configured releases, then you will be able to select one from a dropdown menu after selecting this option. Otherwise, the following message displays: No releases available, please add one.Add to a new release: This option allows you to create a new release and add the current entry to it. After selecting this option and giving your new release a Name and Description, you'll select an Action (publish, or unpublish), a date and time, and a time zone. You can also use checkboxes to select which additional locales are published/unpublished.Select all checkbox at the top of the table.Select all checkbox at the top of the table.To edit the details of an asset entry click on the asset card if you're seeing the grid view, or on an asset list item if you're seeing the table view.
Edit asset entries
The edit view of asset entries allows you to edit the asset itself as well as its metadata.
To edit the metadata attached to an asset, simply edit the fields as you would do in the Content editor.
You will find three buttons on top of the asset image:
Replace: This option replaces the asset keeping the metadata attached to it.Download: This option downloads the asset to your computer.Copy URL: This option copies the asset URL.While you can change the document attached to an asset entry by clicking Replace in the edit view, please note that this will change the asset URL. Make sure to replace that URL if you're using it outside of the project.
The entry ID will remain the same.
Configure columns
You can use the cog icon at the top-right of the assets table to configure the visible columns. Clicking on it opens a dropdown where you can select or deselect columns using the eye icons. An open eye indicates that the is visible, while a closed eye means it is hidden.
Here you can find detailed information on how to configure columns.