Is there a way to delete unused assets in Webflow's library?
TL;DR
- Webflow does not have an automatic "delete unused assets" feature; you must manually check and delete them in the Assets panel.
- Open the Assets panel, locate the asset, click the three-dot menu, and select Delete.
- Ensure deleted assets are not still referenced in global styles or symbols using the Style Manager.
- For a thorough cleanup, export your project, compare the images folder with Webflow assets, and remove any unnecessary files.
Yes, Webflow allows you to delete unused assets in the Assets panel, but it does not have an automatic "delete unused assets" feature. You need to manually check and remove them.
1. Identify Unused Assets
- Webflow does not currently highlight unused assets automatically, so you’ll need to manually check if an asset is being used in your project.
- You can use the Search bar in the Assets panel to find specific files.
2. Delete Unused Assets
- Open the Assets panel by clicking the folder icon on the left sidebar.
- Locate the asset you want to delete.
- Click on the three-dot menu (•••) next to the asset.
- Select Delete and confirm the action.
3. Remove Unused Asset References
- Even after deleting images from the Assets panel, they might still exist in global CSS classes or symbols.
- Check unused styles in Webflow’s Style Manager to ensure no deleted assets are referenced.
4. Alternative: Export & Cleanup
- If you want a full cleanup, export your Webflow project (
Publish > Export Code). - Inside the images folder, you’ll see all assets used in the project. Compare them with what’s in Webflow and remove any that are unused.
Summary
Webflow does not provide an automatic way to delete unused assets, but you can manually check and remove them from the Assets panel. Make sure these assets are not referenced in global styles before deleting to avoid unintended issues.