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Added Support for OpenAI GPT 5 Models. Added Support for Qwen 2.5

IMatch AutoTagger is a feature designed for users who want to enhance their images by automatically adding descriptions, keywords and headlines, all with the help of artificial intelligence. This tool streamlines the tagging process, saving vast amounts of time while improving image organization, discoverability and accessibility. In the latest release, IMatch 2025.6.2 (October 2025), AutoTagger […]

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The Hidden Problems of Image Metadata: Why Your Photos May Not Be as Organized as You Think

In today’s digital world, where photos are taken, shared, and edited across various platforms, image metadata is crucial. This metadata—EXIF, IPTC, GPS, and XMP—contains important information about your images, such as camera settings, location, keywords, description, copyright and legal information, and more. However, as you switch between different software applications or platforms, you may encounter

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IMatch Notepad: Track Settings, Instructions & Tips Within IMatch

IMatch Notepad: Track Settings, Instructions & Tips Within IMatch IMatch is known for its powerful organization capabilities, but did you know there’s a built-in tool that can significantly enhance your workflow? Introducing IMatch Notepad, a handy application designed to keep your notes, settings, and tips right at your fingertips within the IMatch environment. This isn’t

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Save Time and Improve Consistency with IMatch AutoFill

Save Time and Improve Consistency with IMatch AutoFill AutoFill allows you to create and manage groups of metadata tags along with their values. You can then apply these values in the Metadata Panel, quickly populating multiple tags simultaneously with minimal effort. You only need to enter the tag values once and can reuse them whenever

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Quick Tip: Swap Assigned Persons with a Single Keystroke

The Problem When working with face annotations, differentiating between individuals who look alike can be challenging. The Face AI in IMatch may occasionally struggle with similar-looking people, such as young siblings, twins, or even unrelated individuals with comparable facial features. Here’s a handy tip: Did you know that you can easily swap the assigned person

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Lost in Time? Tackling Uncertain Dates with Old Photos and Digital Asset Management

Lost in Time? Tackling Uncertain Dates with Old Photos and Digital Asset Management We’ve all been there. You’re digitizing a box of old family photos, or painstakingly scanning fragile prints from an antique shop, and you’re faced with the inevitable: no dates. These images are precious glimpses into the past, but without context, they can

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How IMatch’s File Finder App Addresses Complex Search Needs

In today’s digital landscape, efficiently managing extensive collections of files can be quite challenging. While IMatch offers robust built-in search functionalities, certain complex or atypical search needs call for more specialized solutions. That’s when the IMatch File Finder App comes into play. Running the File Finder App As usual, you can start the File Finder

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IMatch 2025.4.2 and IMatch Anywhere Compatibility Update Released

We’ve just released the regular 2025.4.2 update for IMatch and the corresponding compatibility update for IMatch Anywhere. Please always install both updates if you use both IMatch and IMatch Anywhere. Release Notes All new features, enhancements and bug fixes included in this release are documented in the release notes for IMatch 2025.4.2.

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New to IMatch or an Infrequent User? Then the Command Palette is Your Friend!

New to IMatch or an Infrequent User?Then the Command Palette is Your Friend! IMatch is a feature-rich application with numerous functions and commands. For those who don’t use IMatch frequently, recalling all available commands and their corresponding keyboard shortcuts can be challenging. To easily access the Command Palette in IMatch, press Shift+Ctrl+P or Ctrl+Q. The

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WIC Support and Codec Availability

What is IMatch? IMatch is one of the leading Digital Asset Management Systems (DAM) for Windows.Manage, catalog and organize all your RAW files, digital images, videos, audio recordings, PDF and Office documents etc. in one software. See what IMatch can do for you. What is WIC? IMatch supports the Windows Imaging Component (WIC) framework supported

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