# Add multiple assets

> You can upload and publish multiple assets at once. 

## Upload multiple assets

1. In Asset Manager, select the arrow sign next to the **Add asset** button.
2. Select **Add multiple assets**. The button name changes to **Add multiple assets**.
3. In the **Upload assets** field, you can either:
   * Select the **File Upload** button to browse the assets
   * Drag and drop the assets.
4. In the **Asset Type** drop-down list, select the assets type
5. On top of the page, select the **Save as draft** button.

## Publish multiple assets

1. In Asset Manager, you can:
   * Select one asset in Draft status. The asset view opens on the left side of the screen.
   * Select several assets in Draft status. The asset view opens on the left side of the screen.
2. Select the Edit Asset button. If you select several assets, the number of assets to edit appears in the asset view.
3. In the **Name** field, enter a name for the asset.
4. In the **Type** drop-down list, select the asset type.
5. (Optional) In the **Description** field, enter a description.
6. In the **Asset previews** field, you can either:
   * Select the **Browse** button to upload a preview image or video of the asset.
   * Drag and drop the preview image or video.
7. In the **Tags** field, enter descriptive tags.
8. In the **Assets Details** section, select the **+ Add Metadata** button to add custom metadata.
9. You can either:
   * Select **Save as draft** to save the asset as a draft. Only contributors and the above role will see the asset in the project.
   * Select the **Publish** radio button to publish the asset. All users invited to the project with an asset manager role can inspect the asset.

> **Tip:**
>
> If you selected multiple assets to edit, select **Next** (>) to move to the next asset.