# May 05, 2026: Akeneo importer now supports built-in image imports

### What’s new?

The **Akeneo** importer now supports built-in product image imports.

Previously, importing product media from Akeneo into Channable required the **TwicPics** plugin. Akeneo API updates now allow direct media access, which removes that extra dependency for supported setups.

#### Akeneo built-in image imports include:

* **Built-in media access:** Channable can import product images directly from Akeneo when image URLs come from the Akeneo CDN.
* **No Channable changes needed:** Whether built-in imports or **TwicPics** is used depends entirely on your Akeneo setup.
* **TwicPics still supported:** You can keep your current **TwicPics** setup if you prefer it.

{% hint style="info" %}
To enable built-in image imports in Akeneo, go to **Assets > Edit Family > Properties** and turn on **Share links** for the relevant asset family. The images must belong to that asset family. Once enabled, Channable detects the image URLs and imports them as a list of URLs.
{% endhint %}

Learn more about how to use [Akeneo import](https://helpcenter.channable.com/import-data/import-how-to/import-your-product-data/import-via-a-webshop/akeneo).


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