IMatch Learning Center
Free video tutorials and articles on IMatch and general digital asset management (DAM) topics.
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See what has changed in each version. Please always read this first after installing a new IMatch version.If you upgrade from an older IMatch version to IMatch 2026, IMatch automatically performs a database upgrade and some migration steps. Check out the step-by-step instructions to see if you need to do anything else.
IMatch Activities and Features
Create your database and set up IMatch for your environment. Read this first for a successful start.
This section introduces IMatch and explains all the main features, with links to all relevant areas in this help file.
See how to use this help system efficiently to find what you want quickly.
Browse the Visual Index for a quick overview of all major features.
If you are new to digital asset management or metadata, this help topic will help you understand the concepts.
A super-useful list of all keyboard shortcuts for frequently used commands and features.
How IMatch processes and manages RAW files. Learn about WIC codecs, the photools.com RAW processing, LibRaw, and more.
Indexing means adding files to your database. Once your files are indexed, you can start utilizing the power of IMatch.
The File Window is the main feature for working with files. It displays files as thumbnails and provides access to all file-related commands and features in IMatch.
How to copy, move, rename, and delete files and folders. How to manage buddy files, versions, and stacks with IMatch.
This topic provides an overview of all features and tools available in IMatch to view, add, edit, and remove keywords.
How IMatch reads, writes, displays, and uses metadata like keywords, descriptions, GPS coordinates, ratings, and labels.
Categories are one of the core concepts in IMatch. This topic explains what you can do with them and how they simplify your digital asset management workflow.
Adding and using GPS coordinates, location data, the IMatch Map Panel, and more.
Add descriptions, keywords, and traits to your images automatically using AI.
How to use IMatch's face recognition technology and related features.
This feature enables you to organize your files based on events like 'Paul's Birthday' or 'City Trip to London.'
Albums provide a unique way to present images and other objects, including family trees for genealogy purposes.
How to find files quickly. Learn about IMatch's powerful search and filter features.
Explains the Viewer, Slide Show, and Quick View Panel.
Create photo books, contact sheets, reports, and more. Print on any connected printer or create PDF/XMP files.
Shows the many import and export modules available in IMatch.
How to use the included IMatch Apps and how to create your own apps with HTML and JavaScript.
Explains how you can configure IMatch to meet your needs.
How to save time by letting IMatch do tasks (almost) automatically.
View and verify CAI certificates in files with the IMatch CAI Verifier App.
Press F1 anywhere in IMatch to open context-sensitive help.
About IMatch and Credits.
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