Product Gallery & Asset Management: Organise, Search & Batch-Edit Your Visual Library
How do brands manage and organise large libraries of product images?
Manage product images with a built-in gallery and CMS. Upload in bulk, tag with metadata, organise into folders, search instantly, and batch-edit across your entire library.
Updated March 8, 2026
Key Points
- Gallery with infinite scroll, smart search, type/date filters, grid and compact list views, and favourites
- Two-step asset upload with CSV bulk import and column mapping for structured data ingestion
- Rich metadata per asset: SKU, product name, family, brand, alt text, SEO title/description, primary material, product ID
- Folder organisation with emoji icons, drag-and-drop, and nested structures
- Batch operations: batch delete, batch segment, batch background removal, and batch metadata updates
Comparison
| Manual Asset Management | Macks Gallery & CMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Upload workflow | One-by-one or FTP | Bulk upload + CSV import with column mapping |
| Finding assets | Browse folders manually | Full-text smart search + cascading metadata filters |
| Metadata management | Spreadsheets or DAM bolt-on | Inline editing with SKU, brand, material, SEO fields |
| Batch operations | Manual or scripted | Select → batch segment, bg-remove, delete, or metadata update |
| Organisation | File system folders | Emoji-labelled folders + tag-based filtering |
Best Practice Workflow
- 1
Upload assets individually or in bulk
Use the two-step upload flow for individual products (image + metadata) or CSV bulk import for large catalogues. CSV import includes column mapping so your existing spreadsheet data maps directly to Macks metadata fields.
- 2
Tag assets with metadata
Add SKU, product name, family, brand, alt text, SEO title/description, primary material, and product ID to each asset. Metadata powers search, filtering, and export — invest time upfront to save hours later.
- 3
Organise into folders
Create folders with emoji icons to visually categorise your library — by product line, season, campaign, or any structure that matches your workflow. Drag and drop assets between folders as your organisation evolves.
- 4
Search and filter to find assets instantly
Use full-text smart search across all metadata fields, or apply cascading filters by type, date, tag, folder, or any metadata property. Switch between grid view for visual browsing and compact list view for metadata-heavy workflows.
- 5
Apply batch operations at scale
Select multiple assets and apply batch operations: batch segment to isolate products, batch background removal, batch metadata updates, or batch delete. Process hundreds of assets in a single operation.
See the Gallery & CMS in Action
This video walks through the gallery interface — browsing, filtering, organising into folders, and managing product assets at scale.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Uploading assets without metadata — this makes them unsearchable and hard to organise later
- Not establishing a folder structure before bulk importing — reorganising after import is more work than planning upfront
- Ignoring SEO metadata fields (alt text, SEO title, SEO description) — these are critical if assets will be published to web
- Running batch operations without spot-checking a sample first — verify results on 5–10 assets before processing hundreds
- Not using CSV import for large catalogues — uploading 200+ products one-by-one wastes hours
Related Questions
How does CSV bulk import work?
Export your product data as a CSV file, then upload it to Macks. The column mapping step lets you match your CSV columns to Macks metadata fields (SKU, product name, brand, etc.). Images can be linked via URL or uploaded separately and matched by SKU.
What metadata fields are available per asset?
Each asset supports: SKU, product name, product family, brand, alt text, SEO title, SEO description, primary material, product ID, tags, and custom notes. All fields are searchable and filterable.
Can I create nested folder structures?
Yes. Folders support nesting so you can create hierarchies like Brand → Product Line → Season. Each folder can have an emoji icon for visual identification. Assets can be moved between folders at any time. Share entire folders with your team using collaboration and sharing.
How does smart search work?
Smart search queries across all metadata fields simultaneously — product name, SKU, brand, tags, and descriptions. Results are ranked by relevance. You can also apply cascading filters to narrow results by type, date, or specific metadata values. Once you find the assets you need, apply batch operations directly from the gallery.
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