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How do I manage categories in the DAM?

Creating a new category

  1. Navigate to "Categories" in the panel on the left side of the DAM.

  2. Click "+ New category".

  3. Wait for the pop up window to appear.

  4. Enter the Name of your new category. This field is required.

  5. Optional Select a parent category if you want to nest the new category under an existing category.

  6. Click "Create".

  7. The new category will appear in your list immediately.

Note: Parent categories help you group broad themes while child categories help you organize specific sub groups.

 

Organizing categories

Parent and child structure

Parent categories help you organize large themes. Child categories help you group smaller topics that belong under that theme.

Reordering categories

You can rearrange categories by dragging and dropping them within the panel. This lets you decide the order in which they appear.

Caution: Reordering categories does not affect asset assignments but it can impact how users navigate through your DAM.

 

Editing and managing categories

Rename a category

  1. Hover over the category you want to update.

  2. Select the edit option.

  3. Enter the new name and confirm.

Move a category

  1. Open the category settings.

  2. Change the parent category to reposition it in the structure.

Archive a category

Archive a category when it is no longer active. Assets remain stored but are removed from active filters.

⚠️ Important: Archiving a category does not delete the assets assigned to it. It only hides the category from active use.

 

Tips for effective category management

  • Use clear, descriptive category names so everyone understands the structure.

  • Keep the number of categories manageable. Too many options make navigation harder.

  • Review your structure regularly to ensure it still matches your brand, campaigns, and workflows.

  • Use tags together with categories for more precise filtering.