In Webflow, where are images stored when uploaded in a CMS collection? Is the image automatically deleted from the system if it is deleted from a CMS collection?
When you upload images in a CMS collection in Webflow, they are stored in the Webflow servers. The images are saved in the CDN (Content Delivery Network), which ensures that the images are delivered quickly to your website visitors, no matter where they are located.
Regarding the deletion of images, Webflow does not automatically delete the images from the system if they are removed from a CMS collection. This is because the images are not directly tied to the CMS collection item, but rather stored separately in the CDN. Therefore, removing an image from a CMS collection will not automatically delete it from the system.
If you wish to delete an image from your Webflow project entirely, you would need to delete it from the CMS collection and also manually remove it from the Assets Manager. To remove an image from the Assets Manager, follow these steps:
- Go to the Webflow Designer and click on the "Assets" tab in the left sidebar.
- Locate the image you want to delete and click on it.
- In the "Details" panel on the right, click on the trash can icon to delete the image.
It's important to note that when you delete an image from the Assets Manager, it will no longer be accessible in your project, and if you had used it elsewhere, those references will be broken. Therefore, exercise caution when deleting images from your Webflow project.
In conclusion, images uploaded in a CMS collection in Webflow are stored in the Webflow servers, specifically in the CDN. The images are not automatically deleted from the system if they are removed from a CMS collection. To completely delete an image, you need to remove it from the CMS collection and manually delete it from the Assets Manager.
Additional questions:
- Can I upload images directly to the CMS collection in Webflow?
- How does Webflow handle image optimization for faster page load times?
- Can I update images in a CMS collection without affecting previous instances of the image on my website?
