Replace or delete Website Media safely.
Check where an asset is used, replace it with a reviewed file, and understand the broken-reference risk before deleting.
Follow the steps.
Use your own accurate details and check the result as you go. You can return to the relevant Website editor to make corrections.
Inspect references
Review the Pages, entries, and Themes that use the asset or its URL before changing it.
Replace when the job is the same
Choose a permitted replacement with a useful filename, description, and suitable dimensions.
Delete only after review
Remove the old asset when its references are updated or intentionally retired, then check the public result.
Illustrative exampleWhat a useful result looks like
- The result
- Pages and Entries reference the intended available replacement before removal.
- What to check
- Inspect the relevant uses and confirm public images still load; do not remove unrelated files.
Adapt the example to your Website and review the result before moving to the next task.
Treat shared Media as a dependency
One file can appear in multiple Page or content contexts. Check each owner before deleting it.
Keep the public check explicit
A saved replacement or deletion is not proof that every public Page has updated; open the relevant public address.
Before you continue
Deleting an asset can leave a broken image or link where its URL is still referenced; the Media Library cannot repair every external reference automatically.