Core DAM Features

Upload files by drag and drop or hot folder, import folder structures, apply metadata and detect duplicates. Search with free-text, taxonomy, field-level and geolocation filters. Control access with roles, SSO/AAD integration, API access and versioning. Support teamwork with batch editing, multi-schema metadata, workflow states and collaborative lightboxes. Download in the file size, format and compression settings you need, with options for watermarking and embedded metadata.

Flexible Metadata Advanced Search Role-Based Access Automatic Tagging Options
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Uploading

Uploading your files into iBase is as simple as drag and drop, with support for any type of file, automatic keyword tagging, duplicate file detection, multiple versions, watch folders, watermarking and embedded metadata import.

Key features include support for any file type with automatic previews, import of entire folder structures, upload via browser or hot folders, duplicate detection, import of embedded metadata, and bulk import of external metadata.

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Editing

iBase has a number of powerful editing features that enable you to easily manage your assets – both in terms of the descriptive metadata associated with them and their progression through your preferred workflow.

Features include multiple metadata schemas, hierarchical taxonomies, automatic image tagging, image editing capabilities, batch editing, and workflow states for content progression.

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Searching

The searching facilities within iBase help users find assets by a range of criteria. Functions include free text, field, taxonomy and geolocation searches.

Capabilities include quick search with fuzzy matching, advanced field search, taxonomy search, geolocation search with Google Maps, search result filters, and saved/recent searches.

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Downloading

iBase has multiple download options, including specifying the size, format and compression of files, granting or restricting access to file versions and bulk downloading via browser or export folders.

Features include export of all major file types, multiple versions with customisable options, controlled access, embedded metadata, bulk download via browser or hot folders, and bulk export of metadata.

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Sharing

Sharing content with other users in iBase is easy and secure, and files can also be shared with various online platforms and other applications.

Options include collections and exhibitions, personal lightboxes, collaboration with other users, and sharing to social media platforms.

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Commerce

iBase supports sophisticated e-commerce functionality for licensing and selling digital assets, with multiple licence types, currencies, and payment integrations.

Features include royalty-free and rights-managed licensing, multiple currencies and payment types, royalty payouts, payment platform integration, support for multiple regions and languages, and automatic fulfilment.

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Security

Security is paramount when storing your valuable digital assets, so iBase places this at its core. You can be sure that only those users that you want to can access the files held within the system.

Security features include secure folder hierarchies, multiple user roles, AAD/SSO integration, secure read/write API, secure hosting environment, and comprehensive auditing.

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Developer API

Authorised websites and applications can securely query iBase and retrieve assets and metadata through a simple JSON-based API built for integration.

Capabilities include structured asset extraction, federated search support, and integration with external content management systems.

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Unlimited Users & Data

iBase does not force you into expensive tiers for user licences, file counts or metadata volumes. It is designed to scale with your repository.

Legacy enterprise features include unlimited users, unlimited files, unlimited data capacity, and premium functionality in the full platform.

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Hosting

iBase can be deployed in a secure hosted environment or in your own infrastructure, depending on your governance, performance and support needs.

Options include managed cloud hosting, on-premises deployment, backup support, clustered resilience, and defined platform requirements.

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Data Migration

iBase can help you bring legacy files and metadata into the platform with tailored mapping, ingestion and data-cleansing support.

This covers one-off migrations from existing systems as well as repeatable import pipelines for ongoing structured data feeds.

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Analytics & Reporting

iBase provides comprehensive analytics and reporting tools to help you understand asset usage, user behaviour, and system performance.

Features include detailed usage statistics, custom report generation, asset performance metrics, user activity tracking, and exportable reports for business intelligence and compliance purposes.

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Automation

Use automation features to reduce repetitive asset-management tasks and improve content discovery.

Capabilities include automatic keyword tagging, metadata extraction from files, workflow automation, and configurable tools for improving asset organisation.