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Introducing IMatch 2025: A Major Leap Forward in Digital Asset Management (DAM) Software

We are delighted to announce the release of IMatch 2025, marking one of the most significant upgrades in our software’s history. With over 100 entries in the release notes, this update brings a host of new features designed to enhance your digital asset management experience.

IMatch AI 2.0

The introduction of IMatch AI 2.0 and the innovative AutoTagger feature leverages modern AI technology to streamline workflow efficiencies:

  • Automated Tagging: Automatically add keywords, descriptions, and traits to your images.
  • Time-Saving Automation: Reduce time spent on manual tasks like keywording and description writing.
  • Enhanced Searchability: Improve image discoverability with AI-generated metadata.
A screen shot of an image with AI-generated keywords and description.
AI-generated description and keywords.

AI-Generated Descriptions and Keywords

IMatch stands out by offering:

  • Custom Prompts: Control the style and length of AI-generated descriptions and keywords.
  • Data Reuse in Prompts: Utilize existing data like locations or persons to enhance AI accuracy, providing superior results compared to other software.
  • Multi-language: Several of the AIs supported by IMatch allow you to create keywords, descriptions, and traits in multiple languages.

Unique Traits Feature

With the new Traits concept:

  • Attribute Prompting: Automatically tag images with specific attributes (e.g., lighting, indoor/outdoor) for easy retrieval and organization.
  • Organized Management: Use AI to categorize images by elements or qualities like vehicles, animals, mood, or lighting. This makes searching and organizing your assets faster and more intuitive.

Freedom of Choice

IMatch remains committed to user flexibility:

  • AI Integration Options: Support for AI services from OpenAI (ChatGPT), Mistral, and more. Users can expand options with feedback.
  • Local AI Model Support: Utilize free Ollama software to run AI models on personal PCs, ensuring privacy and no additional costs.

User Interface Enhancements

We have redesigned the user interface to align with modern standards, ensuring that existing workflows remain uninterrupted. This update offers several key benefits:

  • Intuitive Design: Menus and commands are strategically placed for easy access without unnecessary changes.
  • Modern Aesthetics: IMatch now features a fresh and contemporary look, appealing to both new and returning users.
  • Vector Icons: High-resolution icons ensure crisp visuals across all screen sizes.
  • Consistent Workflows: We’ve redesigned the user interface with your current processes in mind. This means no unexpected changes or learning curves – you can continue working as efficiently as ever.

These enhancements contribute to an improved user experience, allowing you to work more efficiently while enjoying the modernized interface of IMatch 2025.

A screen shot of the new ribbons used in IMatch 2025.
The new modern ribbons in IMatch 2025.
A screen shot of the new IMatch menus after the 2025 facelift.
Redesigned menus with modern icons.

Quick Access with Quick Filter Ribbon

The Quick Filter Ribbon in IMatch 2025.

The new Quick Filter Ribbon enhances your workflow by providing fast access to commonly used filter operations directly in the File Windows. Key benefits include:

  • Streamlined Operations: Easily apply stored filters without navigating through additional panels.
  • Efficiency Boost: Save time and streamline tasks with immediate access to favorite filters.

This feature is designed to make managing your digital assets quicker and more intuitive, ensuring you spend less time searching for tools and more time focusing on productivity.

Support for CAI and C2PA

Introducing an app to display Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI) certificates embedded in image files, verifying their origin and validation status.

A screen shot of the free CAI app included in IMatch 2025.

Summary

IMatch 2025 represents a significant advancement with features developed alongside our valued user community. Your feedback continues to drive our innovation.

Discover more about IMatch 2025 through our overview video and consult the detailed release notes for an exhaustive list of new features, enhancements, and bug fixes.

Mario M. Westphal is the developer of IMatch, the digital asset management system (DAM) for Windows. He has a strong background in software development and photography, gained through working for over 30 years in the field for many clients. His special interests are photography, music. literature and of course software development, with a strong focus on digital asset management, database systems and image metadata. He hails from Germany.