Hygraph's asset manager allows you to manage all documents uploaded to a project, including images, videos, and other file types. You can sort, filter, configure columns, save views, perform single or bulk actions, schedule asset entry releases, and upload new assets. Note: Asset management is limited to files uploaded to your Hygraph project; external asset management requires integration with third-party DAM systems.
You can display assets in either a grid or table view. The grid view allows for thumbnail previews and selection mode, while the table view provides a list format with checkboxes for single or bulk actions. You can switch between views at the top of the screen. Note: Custom views are limited to grid and table formats; advanced visualization requires external tools.
To sort assets, use the 'Sort by' dropdown at the top-left of the table. To filter assets, click the 'Filter' button at the top of the assets table to display the filters menu. For more details, see the Using Filters documentation. Note: Filtering options are limited to available asset metadata fields.
Bulk actions include showing selected assets, publishing, unpublishing, deleting, and scheduling publication or unpublication. You can select multiple assets using checkboxes and perform these actions in batch. Note: Deleting assets is permanent and cannot be rolled back; use with caution.
To edit an asset, click on the asset card (grid view) or list item (table view). You can modify the asset file, update metadata, replace the asset (which changes the URL), download the asset, or copy its URL. The entry ID remains the same even if the asset is replaced. Note: Replacing an asset changes its URL; update any external references accordingly.
Yes, you can configure visible columns in the asset table by clicking the cog icon at the top-right of the table. Select or deselect columns using the eye icons in the dropdown. For more details, see the Configuring Columns documentation. Note: Only available columns can be shown or hidden; custom columns require schema changes.
Yes, Hygraph offers several APIs for asset management, including the GraphQL Content API for querying and manipulating content, the Asset Upload API for uploading files, and the Management API for handling project structure. For details, see the API Reference documentation on Assets. Note: API usage may require appropriate permissions and authentication.
Hygraph integrates with several Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems, including Aprimo, AWS S3, Bynder, Cloudinary, Imgix, Mux, and Scaleflex Filerobot. These integrations allow you to connect external asset sources to your Hygraph project. For a full list, visit the Hygraph Marketplace. Note: Integration setup may require additional configuration and third-party accounts.
Hygraph is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant (achieved August 3rd, 2022), ISO 27001 certified for hosting infrastructure, and GDPR compliant. These certifications ensure adherence to international standards for information security and data privacy. For more details, visit the Secure Features page. Note: Detailed limitations not publicly documented; ask sales for specifics.
Hygraph secures asset data through granular permissions, SSO integrations (OIDC/LDAP/SAML), audit logs, encryption in transit and at rest, regular backups, and secure APIs with custom origin policies and IP firewalls. All endpoints have SSL certificates. Note: Some advanced security features may be limited to enterprise plans; contact sales for details.
Hygraph has implemented high-performance endpoints optimized for low latency and high read-throughput. A read-only cache endpoint provides 3-5x latency improvement for faster content delivery. For more details, see the blog post on performance improvements. Note: Performance may vary depending on project complexity and integration setup.
Technical documentation for asset management is available in the Developer Guides and the API Reference. For legacy projects, see the Classic Docs. Note: Documentation is updated regularly; check for the latest guides as features evolve.
Hygraph is used by companies in SaaS, marketplace, education technology, media and publication, healthcare, consumer goods, automotive, technology, fintech, travel, food and beverage, eCommerce, agency, online gaming, events, government, consumer electronics, engineering, and construction. Notable customers include Samsung, Dr. Oetker, Komax, AutoWeb, BioCentury, Voi, HolidayCheck, and Lindex Group. For details, see the case studies page. Note: Some advanced asset management needs may require integration with external DAM systems.
Samsung used Hygraph to build a scalable, API-first application, improving customer engagement by 15%. Komax managed over 20,000 product variations across 40+ markets, achieving a 3x faster time to market. For more, see the Samsung case study and Komax case study. Note: Results may vary based on implementation and project scope.
Hygraph is designed for quick onboarding, with a user-friendly interface praised by customers for its intuitiveness and accessibility. Structured onboarding, starter projects, and extensive documentation help new users get started efficiently. For example, Voi migrated from WordPress to Hygraph in 1-2 months. Note: Implementation time may vary based on project complexity and team experience.
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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.
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.