# Assets

## Terms

**Assets** are digital content files. These could be:

1. **3D assets**: static or animated. File formats include `.obj`, `.stl`, `.fbx`, `.glTf`, `.glb`, `.usd`, `.usda`, `.usdc`, `.usdz`, `.ply`, `.dae`, `.zip`, CAD files (`.step`, `.stp`, `.iges`, `.igs`, `.prt`, `.sldprt`, `.asm`, `.sldasm`), and more. We recommend using `.glb` or `.fbx` with the textures baked in. Enterprise plans include support for Blender files (`.blend`), Adobe file formats, Autodesk file formats including Revit (`.rvt`,`.3dm`, `.3ds`, `.a`, `.asm`, `.brd`, `.catpart`, `.catproduct`, `.cgr`, `.collaboration`, `.dae`, `.dgn`, `.dlv3`, `.dwf`, `.dwfx`, `.dwg`, `.dwt`, `.dxf`, `.emode`, `.exp`, `.f2d`, `.f3d`, `.iam`, `.idw`, `.ifc`, `.ige`, `.iges`, `.igs`, `.ipt`, `.iwm`, `.jt`, `.max`, `.model`, `.mpf`, `.msr`, `.neu`, `.nwc`, `.nwd`, `.par`, `.pmlprj`, `.pmlprjz`, `.prt`, `.psm`, `.psmodel`, `.rvm`, `.sab`, `.sat`, `.sch`, `.session`, `.skp`, `.sldasm`, `.slddrw`, `.sldprt`, `.ste`, `.step`, `.stp`, `.stpz`, `.vue`, `.wire`, `.xap`, `.xpr`, and [more](https://aps.autodesk.com/en/docs/model-derivative/v2/developers_guide/supported-translations/)), point clouds (`.e57`), gaussian splats (`.ply` and Niantic's `.spz`), Clo3D files (`.zprj`), Unreal Engine projects (`.uproject`, `.uassset`), and more.
2. **Video assets**: regular or 360 degrees. File formats include `.mp4`, `.mov`, NotchLC, and more.
3. **Image assets**: static or animated. File formats include `.png`, `.jpg`, `.gif`, and more.
4. **Binary assets:** any other format is treated as a binary data file. File formats include `.pdf`, `.docx`, `.pptx`, and more.

A single asset is referred to as an **Asset Entry**, which has its own unique ID and is represented by a single **Asset Card** on the Content page.

## Asset Cards

The Content page displays all 3D models, images, and videos in the project as individual asset cards.

<p align="center"><img src="/files/4ED5MFtcPyIHhkfiMd9Q" alt="">
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Click the ![](/files/FIJ2Q6p7bBVvzroOs0yF) icon on the card to inspect the asset, download it, edit it, move it, and more:

<figure><img src="/files/h3GJ3ECvln1QG0M8BmkL" alt="" width="174"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="info" %}
You can share 3D models instantly by clicking <img src="/files/CkC3CNpfXfBoXS1U20Qt" alt="" data-size="line"> which will copy a short direct link to the model in the from of `https://go.echo3D.co/ABCD` into your clipboard.
{% endhint %}

Hovering the asset card will reveal the![](/files/SQ7PsnJB0tz2lcwlC1SU) icon that allows leaving a comment on assets or tagging team members. A notification indicates that comments are available.

{% hint style="success" %}
Commenting on content is available in paid plans.
{% endhint %}

## Asset Window

Double-clicking the asset card will open a window with additional options and information.

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The asset window allows you to:

1. Preview the asset, its size, and its total polygon count
2. Add, view, or hide [annotations](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AY_MO80cvYs\&ab_channel=echo3Dhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AY_MO80cvYs\&ab_channel=echo3D) to the asset
3. Take a 2D asset snapshot and set a new asset thumbnail
4. Set asset [status](/web-console/manage-pages/content-page/status.md)
5. Share the assets with others
6. Add, delete, edit, upload, or download [metadata & tags](/web-console/manage-pages/data-page/global-data-and-metadata.md)
7. View and edit [AI-generated tags](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJma0FEalpU)
8. Edit the asset using the [Model Editor](/web-console/manage-pages/view-and-edit-page.md)
9. Get [insights](/web-console/deliver-pages/insights-page.md) related to the asset
10. [Convert & compress](/web-console/compute-pages/convert-and-compress-page.md) the asset
11. Review different versions of the assets
12. Associate the asset with other assets in the collection
13. View or update the target associated with the asset
14. and more.

Click the ![](/files/FIJ2Q6p7bBVvzroOs0yF) icon on the window to explore additional actions such as downloading the asset in different formats.

<figure><img src="/files/3Y3kKDse8xNijAPoYDGw" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## Asset Folders

Assets can be organized into folders under the same collection.

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To move an asset into a folder, click the ![](/files/JF3PEdEyD7vHwu87m4ZZ) icon and select ![](/files/RgTKbnDyuroYiVnONTyI).

A window will prompt you to select a folder or create a new one.

<figure><img src="/files/9hcd2gAfs0WBoOrD7sIe" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Organizing can all be preformed on multiple assets at once through [bulk actions](/web-console/manage-pages/content-page/bulk-actions.md).

{% embed url="<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yi2KJr_guNQ&ab_channel=echo3D>" %}


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