How to add assets
Adding assets in BrandDeck works in three steps: open Assets, click the upload button at the top right and choose your files. You can also simply drag files or whole folders onto the screen. Press OK and your files are ready to use and share.
What is Assets in BrandDeck?
Assets is the part of BrandDeck where you store all brand assets that are not part of the brand guide itself. Think of photos, templates, presentations, videos and print files. Every brand in BrandDeck has its own Assets section, so the assets always sit next to the brand they belong to.
The brand guide explains how the brand works. Assets holds everything people need to actually use it.
How do you add files to BrandDeck?
You add files in three steps. The video above shows the same steps from an empty environment.
- Open Assets. Go to Assets in your brand. In the video we start with an empty environment.
- Click the upload button. You find it at the top right. Select one or more files from your computer.
- Press OK. Your files are uploaded and ready.
Prefer to drag? You can drag files straight onto the screen. That also works for whole folders, so you can move an existing folder structure in one go.
Which file formats can you upload?
You can upload any file format in BrandDeck. Images, PDFs, videos, presentations, fonts and design files all work. For most formats you see a preview right after uploading, so people can recognize a file without downloading it first.
Can you upload whole folders?
Yes. You can drag a complete folder into Assets, including all the folders inside it. BrandDeck keeps the structure as it is. That makes moving from Google Drive, Dropbox or a server a lot faster.
How do you organize files in folders?
You can create as many folders as you need and build a full structure inside Assets. A simple structure works best. For example: Logos, Photography, Templates, Social media and Print.
Keep the number of levels low. When people have to click through five folders to find a template, they will ask you for it instead. Two or three levels is usually enough.
Who can see and download your files?
Admins and editors can upload, change and download files. Everyone else, like a printer or a freelancer, gets the brand through a share link and can view and download what they need. As long as a brand is a draft, nobody but you can see it. Read access and sharing in BrandDeck for the roles and the ways to share.
Why keep brand files in BrandDeck instead of a shared drive?
A shared drive stores files, but it does not explain them. In BrandDeck the files sit right next to the brand guide. Someone who downloads a template can also see which colors and fonts belong with it. And when you replace a file, everyone works with the new version from that moment on. No more old logos in a forgotten folder.
How much storage do you get?
Every brand comes with 1 GB of storage under fair use. That is plenty for logos, photos, templates and most videos. [Check: is this still correct, and what happens when a brand needs more?]
Can AI add files for you?
Yes. You can connect an AI assistant like Claude to BrandDeck through MCP, the Model Context Protocol. Claude can then upload files and set up folders for you. Read how to connect AI to BrandDeck to set it up.
Tips for adding files
- Decide on your folders first. Set up the structure before you upload, so you do not have to move files around later.
- Use clear file names. Name files after what they are, like "instagram_template_square", and leave version numbers out.
- Remove old versions. Only keep the version people should use. An old file next to a new one causes mistakes.
- Check the previews. After uploading, scroll through the previews to catch the wrong file before your client does.
What to do next
Your files are in place. Make sure the brand guide is complete too: learn how to add a logo to your brand, or read more about Assets in BrandDeck.