Access the metadata settings
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Log in to your Marvia admin account.
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Navigate to the DAM settings.
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Select "Meta data" to open the configuration area.
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Review the sections where you can define metadata fields and tag configurations.
Note: These settings are only available for users with admin Permissions.
Create metadata tags and categories
Marvia allows you to group metadata tags into logical categories so your setup stays structured and easy to scale.
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Navigate to "Meta tags" in the settings.
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Click "Add tag" to create new tags such as Campaign, Photographer, or Product type.
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Organize tags into categories like Usage, Creative, or Technical.
Caution: Use clear names so all users understand how to apply each tag.
Define metadata for assets
Once your tags and categories are created, you can assign metadata to assets.
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Upload a new asset or open an existing asset in the DAM.
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Navigate to the "Metadata" tab.
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Assign values to the available metadata fields, for example:
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Select the campaign name
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Add the creator or owner
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Set an expiration date
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⚠️ Important: Metadata values improve search and filtering. Complete fields as consistently as possible.
Quick workflow summary
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Access settings
Navigate to DAM and open "Meta tags" or "Meta data". -
Set up fields
Create metadata fields and organize them into meaningful categories. -
Assign metadata
Enter metadata values when uploading or editing assets. -
Leverage benefits
Improve search, context, and governance in your DAM. -
Maintain flexibility
Use controlled vocabularies, tag groups, and automated rules where possible.
Tips for success
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Keep your metadata structure simple so teams can apply it consistently.
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Review metadata fields regularly to ensure they align with campaigns and workflows.
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Use categories to group similar tags for better clarity.
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Encourage teams to fill in metadata during upload to avoid incomplete records.