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...

How to copyright a picture: 3 proven ways to protect your images

What is image copyrighting? Image copyrighting is the legal process of establishing and protecting ownership rights over a photograph or...

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...

Metadata import: How to move, preserve, and manage metadata across systems

What is metadata import? Metadata import is the process of transferring descriptive information about digital files from one system or...

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 explained: What it is, how it works, and when it applies

What is copyleft? Copyleft is a licensing method that grants users the right to freely use, modify, and redistribute a...