---
title: "Managing an Asset's Files"
url: "https://support.sardius.media/knowledge-base/managing-an-assets-files"
category: "Assets"
updated: 2026-08-20
summary: "Upload various file types like Notes, Word documents, PDFs, VTT files, etc. to associate them with individual Assets to display in feeds."
---

# Managing an Asset's Files

You can upload files such as Notes, Word documents, PDF documents, VTT files, etc. and associate them with individual assets. When set up properly, the file is connected to the asset and will show up with the asset when added to a feed. 

> **Note:** _**Note:**_ Refer to [Adding a VTT file to an Asset (Closed Captions - CC)](https://support.sardius.media/knowledge-base/adding-a-vtt-file-to-an-asset-closed-captions-cc) for specific information related to VTT files.

![Screen Shot 2022-11-16 at 12.28.07 PM.png](https://support.sardius.media/kb-media/1b1342e8a74f19e1.png)

### **Adding a File to an Asset**

To add a file to an asset, you can either ‘drag and drop’ a file into the upload frame or click on it to navigate to the location on your computer where the file is located. 

Once the file has been uploaded, it will appear in the list view in this tab. 

![Screen Shot 2022-11-16 at 12.34.08 PM.png](https://support.sardius.media/kb-media/11fd948b21e5e368.png)

### **Editing an Existing File on an Asset**

To add a custom File title, copy the file URL or add tags to help organize your file types, access the edit menu from the hamburger menu of the file:

This will open a File Information modal where you can edit content. 

![Screen Shot 2022-11-16 at 12.35.25 PM.png](https://support.sardius.media/kb-media/333c1b0f2cd1400d.png)

![Screen Shot 2022-11-16 at 12.48.39 PM.png](https://support.sardius.media/kb-media/406d4eee4579324a.png)

- _To edit your File Title_:  simply type your new name into the field and click the blue Update button. 

- _To copy your File URL_: click on the clipboard icon to the right of the URL to copy your file URL to your clipboard. 

- _To add a Tag_: select an available option from the dropdown menu or add a custom tag by typing directly into the field and clicking enter. 

> **Warning:** _**IMPORTANT:**_ Whenever updating File Information fields, be sure to click the blue Update button on the bottom right when finished.

> **Tip:** _**Helpful Tip:**_ You can also preview your file image at the bottom of this modal as well.

### **Deleting a File**

If you ever need to delete a File, you can find this action from the hamburger menu to the right of the file URL. 

![Screen Shot 2022-11-16 at 12.52.31 PM.png](https://support.sardius.media/kb-media/26a2b47124d9c65a.png)

To delete a file, click on the hamburger menu and select Delete.

A confirmation modal will appear. If you are sure you want to delete the file, select Yes, delete file.

![Screen Shot 2022-11-16 at 12.53.07 PM.png](https://support.sardius.media/kb-media/a5f09b5b8a26351f.png)

If you have changed your mind and don’t want to delete the file, you can also click cancel or the “X” in the upper right to close the Delete File modal.