What is Aspect?
What is Aspect?
Aspect is a cloud media workspace where teams can store, access, review, share, search, and archive media without moving it among several disconnected tools. See Core concepts for how workspaces, projects, assets, and collections fit together.
Do I need the desktop app?
Do I need the desktop app?
Most library, review, sharing, and organization work can happen in a web browser.Use the Aspect desktop app when you need to mount a project as a drive, upload large amounts of media, or work with files in editing applications. Learn how to mount your first project or upload and organize files.
Can Aspect help migrate an existing media library?
Can Aspect help migrate an existing media library?
Yes. Aspect can help customers migrate an existing media library. Contact the Aspect team to plan the migration for your storage setup and workflow.
Where should I go next?
Where should I go next?
Is the Aspect desktop app available on Windows?
Is the Aspect desktop app available on Windows?
Yes. The Aspect desktop app is available for Windows (x64) and macOS on Apple silicon and Intel Macs. Download the app for your computer and sign in to access your workspace and projects. On an Intel Mac, choose the macOS Intel download.Instant Access works on both platforms: mounted projects appear in File Explorer on Windows and Finder on macOS.
How do I invite someone to my workspace?
How do I invite someone to my workspace?
Open Settings → People, enter the person’s email address, choose their workspace role, and send the invitation. If you choose Limited Member, give them access to the projects they need.See Invite a workspace member for the full steps and role descriptions.
Does an invited coworker need to create an account and password?
Does an invited coworker need to create an account and password?
They need an Aspect account with the invited email address and can sign up or sign in using email and password, Google, or single sign-on (SSO). If they sign up with email, they choose their own password.
How do I use my files on my computer?
How do I use my files on my computer?
Install and sign in to the Aspect desktop app for macOS or Windows, open the drive view, and select Mount next to your Active Storage project. Only Active Storage supports mounting.The project appears as a drive in Finder on macOS or File Explorer on Windows. Open files from that drive in your usual applications; Instant Access streams the parts you need as you work.See Mount your first project for setup, or Pinning to keep files available offline.
How do I send an upload link to someone?
How do I send an upload link to someone?
Create a folder for the incoming files and select Share. Create a share link with Can add content and Can organize content enabled, then copy the link and send it to the contributor.They can open the link in their browser and upload files to the folder without joining your workspace.See Upload links for more details.