---
title: Update an existing image
description: You can change an existing image to an updated version.
locale: en-US
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topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-03-12"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Storing images in the database, User interface configuration, Working in Core UI, Configure UIs and portals, Configure user experiences]
---

# Update an existing image

You can change an existing image to an updated version.

## Before you begin

Role required: image\_admin or content\_admin

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **System UI** > **Images**.

2.  In the Images list, click the name of the image to be replaced.

3.  In the **Image** field, click the **\[Update\]** link.

4.  Click **Browse** and navigate to the desired image file.

5.  Click **Open**, and then click **OK**.

    The new file is uploaded into the instance database, replacing the previous file. It is used in all locations that reference the file name.

    **Note:** If the new image does not appear as expected, clear the browser cache.


**Parent Topic:**[Storing images in the database](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/platform-user-interface/c_StoringImagesInTheDatabase.md)

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