Pattern PXM Features
Interface and Performance (4)
Import/Export
Based on 33 Pattern PXM reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Import and export large media files or folders into or from the database quickly and efficiently.
Organizational Interface
Based on 37 Pattern PXM reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Navigating media collections is logical and elegant with visual file hierarchies and customizable thumbnail/filename display.
Search
Based on 37 Pattern PXM reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Able to search and filter assets by keywords and metadata.
File Preview
Based on 38 Pattern PXM reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Able to easily preview large image files and video storyboards.
Asset Management (8)
File Types
Based on 38 Pattern PXM reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Software supports a wide range of file types.
Metadata
Based on 31 Pattern PXM reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Automatically adds descriptive metadata like file size and upload date, can extract XMP, IPTC and EXIF metadata, has standard metadata fields like keywords, and allows the definition of custom fields and vocabulary.
File Transformation
Based on 31 Pattern PXM reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Automatically or manually convert files into different sizes or file types within the DAM system.
Versioning
Based on 26 Pattern PXM reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Keep track of incrementally changing versions of the same asset.
Expiration
Based on 25 Pattern PXM reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Automatically archive, delete, or revoke access to assets that have reached the end of their life cycle.
Watermark
Based on 15 Pattern PXM reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Apply visual watermarks to images and video.
Digital Rights Management
Based on 17 Pattern PXM reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Manage the licensing and copyright information for assets within the DAM system.
Brand Guidelines
Houses an organization's brand guidelines in a centralized location within the digital asset management platform
Media Types (3)
Video
Based on 34 Pattern PXM reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. The software is optimized to load, preview, search and edit video media files.
Audio
Based on 23 Pattern PXM reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. The software is optimized to load, preview, search and edit audio media files.
Images
Based on 38 Pattern PXM reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. The software is optimized to load, preview, search and edit image media files.
Administration (5)
Workflow Management
Based on 23 Pattern PXM reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Create rules that automate processes, such as converting into certain file types or routing projects to certain users for review and approval.
User, Role, and Access Management
Based on 29 Pattern PXM reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc.
Brand Portal
Based on 30 Pattern PXM reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Publish media or media collections to your website or share externally via temporary hyperlink.
Integration with Creative Software
Based on 17 Pattern PXM reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Allow creatives to access, edit and upload assets in the DAM system directly from design or photo/audio/video editing software.
Integration with Marketing Software
Based on 16 Pattern PXM reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Integrate digital assets automatically into marketing workflows and marketing technologies like web content management and e-commerce software.
Metadata (3)
Repository
Maintain a single repository for all product data and manage access rights
Taxonomy
Define product taxonomies, categories, and other types of classification
Types
Manage multiple kinds of product metadata such as descriptive, administrative, and rights management
Data Management (11)
Version Control
Tracks versions and changes, including options to check-in and check-out
Alignment
Aligns product data from various sources such as ERP and PLM
Workflows
Include workflows and approvals to define who is responsible for which type of data
Lifecycle
Manages product data across its lifecycle phases such as as-designed, as-planned, and as-built
Collection
Collects and consolidates product data from multiple sources like software and documents.
Cleansing
Provides features to clean product data to void duplicate information and inconsistencies.
Classification
Allows users to classify product data and content using standard or custom taxonomies.
Access Rights
Define which users have access to the different modules of the software and how.
Versioning
Track versions of documents and digital files and maintain an audit trail of the changes.
Publication
Approval processes to make product data and documents available internally and externally.
Digital Assets
Maintain a repository of digital files such as documents, videos, or 3D visualizations.
Optimization (3)
Data Quality
Monitor the quality of the product information to ensure it's not outdated or inaccurate.
Workflows
Deliver workflows to define what type of product information needs to be optimized, by whom, and when.
Localization
Provide localized product information such as description in multiple languages and prices in multiple currencies.
Generative AI (2)
AI Text Summarization
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
AI Image-to-Text
Converts images into a textual description, identifying key elements.
Data management - Catalog Management (4)
Centralized Product Information
Stores product information in one centralized location and sync across all sales channels
Data Import/Export
Imports and export of product data in formats such as CSV, Excel, or XML
Product Data Enrichment
Allows adding product attributes and other multimedia such as images, videos etc
Data Mapping
Allows to map data fields between the catalog management system and other systems
Product catalogs - Catalog Management (3)
Category Management
Allows organizing products into categories and subcategories based on attributes, tags, or other criterias
Search and Navigation
Provides search capabilities to help users find products quickly
SEO Optimization
Allows optimization product pages for search engines
Integration - Catalog Management (2)
API Integration
Allows integration with other systems such as ERP, CRM, PIM, and e-commerce platforms
Third-Party Integration
Supports integration with payment gateways, shipping providers, and marketing tools
Analytics and Reporting - Catalog Management (2)
Catalog Effectiveness
Reports catalog effectiveness and collects valuable information about a catalog's performance
Customer Insights
Analyzes customer behavior and preferences based on product interactions
Agentic AI - Digital Asset Management (1)
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Agentic AI - Catalog Management (3)
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Technology Glossary Features
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Digital rights management plays a crucial role in fighting piracy and protecting copyrighted digital media. Learn more about digital rights management, digital rights management software, and how G2 can help you make the best decision for your business.
Versioning is the process of assigning unique names or identifiers to manage multiple versions of software. Learn more about versioning, types of versioning schemes, and best practices to follow during a software release.





