---
title: "View Information on Files"
url: "https://helpdesk.kontainer.com/article/view-information-on-files/"
type: "article"
category: ["Intro to DAM", "Tagging, data & search"]
tags: ["Core feature", "DAM"]
language: "en"
published: "2020-04-29T09:32:32+00:00"
updated: "2026-01-07T13:35:08+00:00"
summary: "Here is how you easily can see all file information. Specifically, this information includes: Basic technical information about size, filetype, location, resolution, created date File data such as att…"
---

# View Information on Files

Here is how you easily can see all file information.

Specifically, this information includes:

- Basic technical information about size, filetype, location, resolution, created date
- File data such as attributes and tagged data from custom fields (read more [**HERE**](https://helpdesk.kontainer.com/article/tagging-filtering-advanced-search/))
- Metadata
- Comments and questions (read more [**HERE**](https://helpdesk.kontainer.com/article/comment-on-files/))
- File history
- Download Statistics (read more [**HERE**](https://helpdesk.kontainer.com/article/retrieve-download-statistics/))
- Direct URL and CDN Links (read more [**HERE**](https://helpdesk.kontainer.com/article/use-cdn-links/))

The visibility of this information depends on the different user types and permissions.

Admin users will by default be able to see all information.

Read more on permissions for different user groups in this separate [**User Guide**](https://helpdesk.kontainer.com/article/permissions/).

Here is how you can access the file info:

## Folder view – ribbon

View the information on your files by clicking on the three-dotted menu on your files thumbnail and click **View Details**.

The file’s information will be shown in the pop-up ribbon on the right-hand side of your screen.

##### ![View file info image 1](https://helpdesk.kontainer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/file-info-image-1.png?v=1763368897)

## Preview / gallery view – ribbon

Alternatively, open the preview of a file by clicking on it – and then choose the *info* icon in the top bar to **show info**.

##### ![View file info image 2](https://helpdesk.kontainer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/file-info-image-2.png?v=1763368897)

This will display the same file information, as when being in folder view – in a pop-up ribbon on the right-hand side.

In the preview, however, you can use the left and right arrows to flip through your files, while displaying the file information on the right-hand side.

## On hover

When you hover over an image, the tagged data is displayed underneath the image.

##### ![View file info image 3](https://helpdesk.kontainer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/file-info-image-3.png?v=1763368897)

The feature can be disabled under **Settings > Configuration**.

Read more about these tagged file data in your custom fields **[HERE](https://helpdesk.kontainer.com/article/tagging-filtering-advanced-search/)**.

______

That’s it, really.

Get in touch if you have any unanswered questions.

## Other languages

- [Deutsch](https://helpdesk.kontainer.com/de/article/dateiinformationen-ansehen/index.md)

## Related articles

- [Semantic Search for DAM](https://helpdesk.kontainer.com/article/semantic-search-for-dam/index.md): Set up Kontainer's semantic search for DAM — the DAM Search Agent — so users can search by describing an asset instead of guessing keywords. Covers choosing an AI provider, the setup checklist and how…
- [Tagging data in DAM](https://helpdesk.kontainer.com/article/tagging-data-in-dam/index.md): 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…
- [Archive folder](https://helpdesk.kontainer.com/article/archive-folder/index.md): Move files to the Archive folder to detach them from the Album, Smart, and Mirror Folders without trashing and eventually deleting them. The Archive folder works differently from other folders, creati…
- [End-user guide](https://helpdesk.kontainer.com/article/end-user-guide/index.md): Click the link below to explore our standardized end-user guide for Kontainer DAM. Every client will use and style the Kontainer DAM to match their brand, identity and needs. Colors, structures, data…