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JamesBr23
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January 31, 2025
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Replace asset, keep metadata

  • January 31, 2025
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Does AEM allow replacement of an asset (image or pdf) whilst retaining metadata, title etc?

I have read that this should be possible via a 'replace' button when the asset is selected but I don't see this option. 

Best answer by EstebanBustamante

Hi @jamesbr23 

 

You will see the "replace" option when you upload an asset with the same name. 

 

Hope this helps

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Himanshu_Jain
Himanshu_Jain
New Participant
February 3, 2025

Hi @jamesbr23 ,

Use same filename while reuploading you will get replace option.

 

Thanks

Himanshu

Himanshu Jain
    EstebanBustamante
    EstebanBustamanteAccepted solution
    New Participant
    February 3, 2025

    Hi @jamesbr23 

     

    You will see the "replace" option when you upload an asset with the same name. 

     

    Hope this helps

    Esteban Bustamante
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      JamesBr23Author
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      February 4, 2025

      Thanks for the responses, but I cannot replicate this; indeed, if I upload a new image with same name as existing asset, I am offered the option of 'Replace', and this works. However, all that does is overwrite the original image AND metadata. Any metadata entered for the first upload is wiped when I replace the asset. Am I missing a step? Thank you.

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      February 3, 2025

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