All terms
DAM terms, A to Z
25 definitions and counting. Each links to a fuller explainer with examples and related terms.
3D assets3D models, CAD files and textures managed as searchable assets.
APIThe programmatic interface that lets other apps read and write to a DAM.
Asset lifecycleThe stages an asset moves through: ingest, organize, find, distribute, retire.
Auto-taggingAI that suggests keywords for assets automatically, at scale.
Brand guidelinesRules for logo, colour and usage, often enforced inside a DAM portal.
CDNA content delivery network that serves assets fast from edge locations.
CollaborationComments, approvals and shared collections that let teams work on assets together.
Controlled vocabularyAn approved, structured keyword list that prevents tag sprawl.
DAM integrationConnections between a DAM and tools like Adobe CC, a CMS or a PIM.
Digital rights management (DRM)Tracking licences, usage rights and expiry on each asset.
Duplicate detectionFinding identical or near-identical files so a library stays clean.
EXIFTechnical metadata a camera writes into a file: settings, time and GPS.
Facial recognitionAI that detects and groups people across a photo library.
IngestionThe process of importing assets into a DAM and reading their metadata.
IPTCThe editorial metadata standard for creator, caption, keywords and rights.
KeywordingAdding descriptive tags to assets so they can be found by search.
Machine learningThe AI behind auto-tagging, visual search and facial recognition in DAM.
MetadataThe structured data about a file that makes it findable and usable.
On-premise (on-prem)DAM software that runs on your own servers rather than the vendor cloud.
RenditionAn automatically generated, resized or reformatted copy of a master asset.
Single source of truthOne authoritative place where the approved version of every asset lives.
TaxonomyThe hierarchical structure of categories and tags used to organize assets.
Version controlTracked history of an asset’s edits so you can see and restore versions.
WatermarkingOverlaying ownership or draft marks on assets, often on shared previews.
XMPAdobe’s extensible metadata container that carries IPTC, EXIF and custom fields.
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