--- title: "Tagging data in DAM" url: "https://helpdesk.kontainer.com/article/tagging-data-in-dam/" type: "article" category: ["Intro to DAM", "Tagging, data & search"] tags: ["Pro+ plans", "DAM"] language: "en" published: "2026-03-05T10:50:34+00:00" updated: "2026-03-18T13:58:29+00:00" summary: "Tagging data on files is a central DAM feature that enables many other key aspects. Depending on your setup, these can include: user-friendly filtered search smart folders expiry dates consent managem…" --- # Tagging data in DAM ![Tagging pictures with product or image-related data in Kontainer DAM](https://helpdesk.kontainer.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Kontainer-DAM_Administrator-tagging-guide-5-scaled.png?v=1773657724) --- Tagging data on files is a central DAM feature that enables many other key aspects. Depending on your setup, these can include: - user-friendly filtered search - smart folders - expiry dates - consent management - approval workflows - usage terms and conditions Most of our clients tag data on their files either manually, automatically via import or both. In this article, we go through the basics of tagging. ***Note*:** Many clients auto-enrich data on files via automations. If unsure whether anything is set up on your Kontainer, [do reach out](mailto:support@kontainer.com), and we can check for you. --- ***[Click here](https://helpdesk.kontainer.com/article/tagging-filtering-advanced-search/)* to access the administrator guide for creating and managing fields.** --- ## Adding data To start adding data, select the files you want to add data to and use the ***Edit file data*** button found by right-clicking, or under one of the three-dotted more menus shown on the files and in the drop-down menu bar at the top.\ ![Accessing 'Edit file data' in Kontainer DAM](https://helpdesk.kontainer.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Kontainer-DAM-tagging_Edit-file-data-scaled.png?v=1772706149)\ Add data to the first file and choose either: - ***Save for all***, if the data should be the same for all files - ***Save and next***, ticking perhaps the ***Reuse data*** checkbox, if not all data is the same for all the files ***Note:*** The pluses to the right of the data fields below allow you to add new values. Administrators and those granted access have this option. ![Editing file data in Kontainer DAM](https://helpdesk.kontainer.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Kontainer-DAM-tagging_Editing-file-data-scaled.png?v=1772706156) If editing a single file, you have the ***Edit file data*** option available in gallery mode (when you have clicked on it, so it opens in full screen)\ ![Editing file data in Kontainer DAM gallery mode](https://helpdesk.kontainer.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Kontainer-DAM_tagging-files_Edit-file-data-in-gallery-scaled.png?v=1772703640) --- ## Adding additional data If you need to go back and edit later on, we recommend using the ***Edit single fields*** option. Select the files you want to edit, right-click the selection or use one of the three-dotted more menus to find the option.\ ![Accessing 'Edit single fields' in Kontainer DAM](https://helpdesk.kontainer.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Kontainer-DAM_tagging-files_Edit-single-fields-scaled.png?v=1772702987) Open the fields you want to edit by ticking the checkboxes next to them, add the data, then click ***Save***. On multiple-value fields, you can select the ***Keep existing*** checkbox to add new values while keeping the existing data there.\ ![Editing single data fields on multiple files in Kontainer DAM](https://helpdesk.kontainer.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Kontainer-DAM-tagging_Editing-single-fields-scaled.png?v=1772706796) --- ## Required fields If you are uploading files into a Kontainer with specific data fields set as required, these fields must be filled in upon upload. These fields are marked with an *. When required fields are present, the data form below will automatically appear upon upload. ***Note:*** Required fields and field visibility may differ from one user to another, depending on permission settings. For more information, visit our *[Permissions guide here](https://helpdesk.kontainer.com/article/permissions/)*. ![Required data fields in Kontainer DAM](https://helpdesk.kontainer.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Kontainer-DAM-tagging_Required-fields-scaled.png?v=1772707532) --- These are the basic tagging options in Kontainer. If you have any questions, feel free to [email customer support](mailto:support@kontainer.com). 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