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Remove or permanently delete an image or document from the Library

Article: 000005898
Updated: February 20, 2025

Move an outdated file to the Trash and then permanently delete it from your Library

Keep your Library clean and organized by getting rid of old images, PDFs, Word documents, Excel Spreadsheets, or PowerPoint presentations.

 

Light Bulb IconDesign tip: Need to freshen up your images? Use our stock image gallery to find both free images and images for purchase.

 


Move files from the Library to the Trash

Moving files from the Library to the Trash frees up storage space in your library, but it doesn't automatically remove the files from any draft campaigns you've added the files to. Moving files to the trash also doesn't break the image or document URLs in any sent emails or published landing pages that include them, so you don't have to worry about missing images or broken links. You can always restore files from the Trash at any time too. 

  1. Click My brand > Library.
  2. (Optional) Click the file type or folder to help narrow your search
  3. Check the box next to each image or document you want to remove.
  4. Click Delete.


     
  5. Click Delete files.

    Are you sure you want to delete 2 files overlay and Delete 2 files button
     

In addition to the Delete button, you can also drag individual image thumbnails into the Trash folder on the lower left-hand side of the page.

 

Light Bulb IconDid you know? If you accidentally delete the wrong image, you can restore it from the Trash

 


Permanently delete files from the Trash

Permanently deleting files removes them from your Library, and breaks the image or document URL in any draft or sent campaigns you may have added them to, resulting in missing images or broken links. Permanently deleting a file doesn't automatically remove it from any draft campaigns, so it's important to replace the broken image or file before sending or sharing your emails and landing pages.

  1. Click My brand > Library.
  2. Click the Trash folder.


     
  3. Select the files you want to permanently delete.
  4. Click Delete Forever.

    Library tab with Images and Documents tab selected, and Trash option selected with images selected, and Delete Forever option
     
  5. Click Delete files to confirm.

    Are you sure you want to delete 2 files overlay with Delete 2 files button
     

 

Light Bulb IconDid you know? Images and files that are permanently deleted can't be restored, but you can upload them into the Library again at any time, as long as you have the storage space.


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