What is best procedure to replace exiting asset in AEM 6.5.11

[AkashCh2]

I want to replace the asset (jpeg,pdf,pptx doc ) extension, after replacing asset not want to lose metadata So what is the best way to do that.

[Preetpal_Bindra]

Hello @AkashCh2 ,

I'm not sure if I understood the requirement that you are trying to solve. Could you please provide some background? Also, what are the files being replaced with? Could you explain with an example?

Also, what have you tried so far and would you like to share the results from your experimentation?

regards,

Preetpal

[Sudheer_Sundalam · Accepted solution]

@AkashCh2 ,

Please go through this discussion which was asked previously on community.

https://experienceleaguecommunities.adobe.com/t5/adobe-experience-manager/upload-asset-preserving-th...

Hope this helps.

[aanchal-sikka]

@AkashCh2 

You would need to use the "Create Version" option if you want to retain metadata.

Else, if you want to get rid of old asset altogether, then:

• export metadata
• Upload new asset (with Replace)
• Import metadata

Link to metadata export and import of Assets

https://experienceleague.adobe.com/docs/experience-manager-learn/assets/metadata/metadata-import-exp.... 

[kautuk_sahni]

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