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Preview asset and its properties in Content Hub asset-properties
The Content Hub allows you to view information about the asset which is critical for efficient asset distribution. It is the collection of all the data available for an asset.
Viewing asset preview and its properties help you further categorize assets and is helpful as the amount of digital information grows. It is possible to manage a few hundred files based on just the filenames, thumbnails, and memory. However, this approach is not scalable when the number of people involved, and the number of managed assets increase. In addition, the value of a digital asset grows, as the asset becomes:
- More accessible - systems and users can find it easily.
- Easier to act on - you have full information on assets’ visuals and related information, to be able to act on them faster and with more trust.
- Complete - asset carries more information and context.
Prerequisites prerequisites
Content Hub users can perform actions mentioned in this article.
Preview asset and its properties properties-ui
Before you use, share, or download an asset, you can view it more closely. The preview feature lets you view not just the images but a few other supported asset types as well. You can not only view the asset but also view its detailed information and take other actions. To view information of an asset, navigate to the asset or search the asset and then click the asset to open its properties. The following figure demonstrates the fields available on an asset properties page:
- A: Title of an asset
- B: Percentage of zoom or preview asset more closely by zooming in or out
- C: Undo zoom to the previously selected percentage
- D: Proceed to previous or next asset
- E: Assets count
- F: Download the asset
- G: Edit asset using Adobe Express
- H: Collapse or preview information of an asset
- I: Share the asset
- J: Add asset to Collection
- K: Close preview screen
- L: Information of an asset which includes title, format, size, resolution, tags, color tags, and smart tags.
Supported asset formats supported-formats
Content Hub supports all asset types and formats that the underlying Assets repository supports. The following table lists key file formats in the Content Hub, which provide additional support for previewing assets visually:
Derived properties derived-properties
Some properties for assets shown in Content Hub are derived, or generated automatically, when assets are uploaded to Assets and then approved for availability on Content Hub. The following is a list of some of them:
- Size: Size represents the size of the asset binary stored in the underlying repository.
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Smart Tags: The Content Hub uses Adobe AI’s smart content services to train assets using recognition algorithm on the tags-based structure. This content intelligence is then used to apply relevant tags on a different set of assets. Smart Tags increase the content velocity of your projects by helping that you find relevant assets quickly. The smart tags are an example of asset information that is not contained in the image. Experience Manager Assets automatically applies smart tags to assets, by default.
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Color Tags: Color tags help you recognize an asset using colors that are automatically identified in an asset using Adobe’s AI capabilities.
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There are also properties that are specified while adding assets to Content Hub. For more information, see Add brand approved assets to Content Hub. Those properties are also displayed on the asset properties page.
Administrators can also configure the properties, which are displayed for each asset:
- In the asset preview UI: see Configure Content Hub user interface.
- On asset cards in search results or collections: see Configure Content Hub user interface.
Frequently asked questions faqs-asset-properties-content-hub
Why do you preview assets and their properties in AEM Assets Content Hub?
Previewing assets and their properties in AEM Assets Content Hub allows users to closely view asset details, which are essential for efficient asset distribution and management. As digital information grows, simply relying on filenames and thumbnails becomes unscalable. Viewing detailed properties helps categorize assets, makes them more accessible, easier to act on, and ensures the information is complete for all users.
How can I view and interact with an asset’s properties in AEM Assets Content Hub?
To view an asset’s properties in AEM Assets Content Hub, navigate to or search for the asset, then click on it to open its properties page. Here, you can zoom in or out on the preview, undo zoom, move to previous or next assets, download the asset, edit it with Adobe Express, add it to a collection, or close the preview. The properties page displays detailed information such as title, format, size, resolution, tags, color tags, and smart tags.
What are derived properties in AEM Assets Content Hub, and how are they generated?
Derived properties in AEM Assets Content Hub are automatically generated when assets are uploaded and approved. Examples include the asset’s size, smart tags, and color tags. Smart tags use Adobe AI’s smart content services to automatically recognize and apply relevant tags, enhancing asset discoverability. Color tags are also automatically identified using AI, helping users recognize assets by their prominent colors.
Can administrators customize which asset properties are visible in AEM Assets Content Hub?
Yes, administrators have the ability to configure which properties are displayed for each asset in the AEM Assets Content Hub. This can be done for both the asset preview user interface and asset cards in search results or collections, ensuring that users see the most relevant information based on the requirements.
What are the supported file formats for previewing assets in AEM Assets Content Hub?
The supported file formats in AEM Assets Content Hub include JPEG and PNG for images, Quicktime, MP4, and MPEG for videos, TXT, DOC/DOCX, and XML for documents, and PDF for print media.