Preview Images Before You Download
Overview
Before downloading an image, open Asset Preview to make sure it works for your project. This is where you confirm composition, quality, destination relevance, and usage information, so you can publish with confidence in your proposal, brochure, website, or campaign.
What you can do in Asset Preview
In Asset Preview, you can:
- View a larger version of the image and zoom in to check quality and detail.
- Browse to the previous or next asset without returning to search results.
- Review the image information and metadata, including product name, destination, brand, segment, content type, content setting, copyright, tags and keywords, and file information (when available).
- Add the image to My Selections or a Collection.
- Share the asset directly.
- Download the asset.
- Follow the asset to bookmark it.
What to check before downloading
Different outputs have different needs:
- Banners and headers need open space for text overlays.
- Social posts need strong, eye-catching composition.
- Brochures and print need high resolution and sharp detail.
- Proposals and factsheets need images that accurately represent the destination or product.
Along with composition and quality, always check the image’s Terms & Conditions and Copyright before you publish
Before downloading
When you select Download, the Media Library may display a Terms & Conditions window.
- Review the Terms & Conditions.
- Select I agree to the terms & conditions.
- Select Continue to start downloading.
Note: For a detailed explanation of how to use an image, see Category 5 – Image Usage & Licensing.
Why preview before downloading?
A few seconds in Asset Preview helps you avoid publishing the wrong image. It lets you check composition and quality, review metadata, compare similar assets side by side, and access download and sharing options from one place.
Best practices
- Review the metadata to confirm you've selected the right asset.
- Download only the images you plan to use.
- Compare two or three similar assets before deciding — the first result isn't always the strongest.
Tip: When choosing between similar images, open a few in Asset Preview and picture each one in the final layout, such as a hero banner, a proposal cover, or a social tile, before you commit.
What's next?
Once you've chosen the right image, download it right away for a quick single use - or, if you're gathering several images for a bigger project, start shortlisting them.
→ Next article: Shortlist Images with My Selections