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TaylorSimpson
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Feb 28, 2023
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SharePoint Library - Best Strategy for Storing & Viewing Pictures?

Hi all,   We are a small contracting/service company and we migrated to SharePoint online just over a year ago. We have built a lot of useful lists and libraries and I would say we are utilizing it...
  • jaortizgolf78's avatar
    Mar 03, 2023
    One option you may want to consider is using a third-party tool that can help with organizing and searching for images within SharePoint Online. For example, some tools allow you to automatically tag images based on their content, making it easier to find and organize them later on: BindTuning Image Gallery, ImageVault , Widen Collective

    Another option is to use the SharePoint Online image library feature. This allows you to store and manage images in a dedicated library, with options to tag and categorize them based on attributes like location, project, and date. You can also set up workflows to automatically tag images based on their content or metadata: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/use-the-image-gallery-web-part-bbcbe560-14a7-4369-8ef5-3255845e3bfd

    To make it easier for your team to access these images, you can create a separate page or site for image galleries, where you can display images by building, location, or project. You can also use SharePoint Online's search functionality to quickly find images based on keywords or tags.

    It's worth noting that if you have a large number of images, it may be worth considering a dedicated digital asset management (DAM) system, which can provide even more robust organization and search features. Some DAM systems can integrate with SharePoint Online, allowing you to manage your images from within the SharePoint interface.

    Overall, the key to managing images in SharePoint Online is to establish a clear taxonomy and tagging system, and to make it easy for users to find and access the images they need. With the right tools and processes in place, you should be able to streamline your image management workflow and improve productivity for your team.

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