The Canto Blog
From digital asset management best practices to the latest industry insights
How to Create a Folder Structure – A Step-by-Step Guide
Editor’s note: This was originally published in February 2016. It has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness. If you want...
File Naming Convention Best Practices: Beyond Who, What, Where, When, Why
Are your folders filled with assets called things like “IMG_1014.jpg” and “document.docx”? Do you frequently find yourself sorting through files...
Helping you find the right photo management software system: A modern guide
As anyone with dwindling smartphone storage space knows, digital images are growing in size, quality and quantity. And this growth...
How to crop an image – A comprehensive guide
Images don’t always show up in the size we want. Fortunately we can crop them into the perfect width and...
3 powerful ways to enhance your image copyrighting
The internet has changed the way we handle image copyrights, thanks to the fast-growing and changing landscape of digital picture...
Top online photo storage systems in 2021
Online photo storage is a necessity for companies working with extensive digital images. As the size, quality and quantity of...
How to import metadata: A guide
Metadata is one of the most vital types of information available, so it makes sense that you’d want to be...
Moving forward with metadata: A simple guide
Metadata is a complex term with a deceptively straightforward definition. It’s usually defined as data that describes other data. While...
3 of the best free stock photo sites
Access to stock photos helps visually communicate your brand and complements the copy your content team publishes. A reputable stockpile...
Facebook image sizes – Shape the perfect post
The correct image size on Facebook improves the look and feel of your entire profile. There are nearly 3 billion...
Secure file sharing – Top 3 tips
Secure file sharing relates to transferring files safely between users and organizations. It protects from hackers and viruses and provides...
Copyleft: What it is and how it works
Copyleft is a license that enables the practice of intellectual property to be shared and modified. It removes restrictions and...