AI Analysis: automatic tags and descriptions

One of Polimake's most powerful features is automatic analysis with artificial intelligence. Every image you upload is analyzed automatically to extract information about its content, generating tags, descriptions, and metadata that make finding and organizing your images much easier.

This guide will explain how AI analysis works, what information it generates, and how to take advantage of it to improve your workflow.

What is AI analysis?

AI analysis is an automatic process that:

• Examines the visual content of every image you upload
• Identifies objects, people, scenes, and visible elements
• Generates categorized tags by type (objective, aesthetic, conceptual)
• Creates descriptions that summarize the content
• Extracts additional technical metadata when possible

All of this happens automatically in the background, without you having to do anything.

How it works

Automatic process

When you upload an image:

1. The image is uploaded to Polimake
2. It is processed to generate thumbnails and previews
3. It is sent to AI analysis automatically
4. The AI analyzes the visual content
5. Tags and a description are generated based on the analysis
6. The information is saved and available immediately

Time: Analysis typically takes a few seconds to minutes, depending on the size of the image and system load.

AI model used

Polimake uses advanced AI models (such as Gemini) that:

• Understand visual content in a way similar to humans
• Recognize objects and scenes with high accuracy
• Generate natural descriptions in everyday language
• Categorize information in a structured way

Generated information

Objective tags

Objective tags identify what is in the image:

• Visible objects: "person", "car", "building", "tree"
• Specific elements: "beach", "mountain", "sky", "water"
• People and actions: "person smiling", "people walking"
• Animals and nature: "dog", "cat", "flower", "bird"

Example: A beach photo might have tags such as: "beach", "sand", "ocean", "sky", "clouds", "people".

Aesthetic tags

Aesthetic tags describe how the image looks:

• Visual style: "minimalist", "vibrant", "soft", "high-contrast"
• Composition: "symmetrical", "rule of thirds", "centered"
• Lighting: "natural", "artificial", "dramatic", "soft"
• Mood or atmosphere: "cheerful", "serene", "energetic", "melancholic"

Example: The same beach photo might have aesthetic tags such as: "natural lighting", "warm colors", "horizontal composition", "relaxing atmosphere".

Conceptual tags

Conceptual tags capture ideas and themes:

• Abstract concepts: "freedom", "tranquility", "adventure", "home"
• Themes: "vacation", "family", "work", "nature"
• Emotions: "happiness", "nostalgia", "hope"
• Context: "summer", "beach", "leisure", "rest"

Example: The beach photo might have conceptual tags such as: "vacation", "relaxation", "summer", "freedom", "nature".

Usage tags

Usage tags suggest what it can be used for:

• Use cases: "marketing", "advertising", "editorial", "web"
• Industries: "tourism", "fashion", "technology", "food"
• Applications: "banner", "social media", "catalog", "presentation"
• Audiences: "B2B", "B2C", "youth", "professional"

Example: The beach photo might have usage tags such as: "tourism", "vacation marketing", "social media", "travel web".

Generated description

In addition to tags, a text description is generated:

• Content summary: A brief description of what's in the image
• Natural language: Written as a human would describe it
• Context included: Mentions key elements and their relationship

Example: "Sunny beach at sunset with people enjoying the ocean. Golden sand, clear sky with soft clouds, a relaxing summery atmosphere."

How to take advantage of the analysis

For better search

The generated tags improve search:

• Semantic search: Find images by content, not just name
• Search by concepts: Search by abstract ideas
• Search by style: Find images with a similar aesthetic

Example: You search for "relaxing images" and find the beach photo thanks to its conceptual and aesthetic tags.

For organization

Tags help with organization:

• Identify patterns: See what types of images you have
• Group by concept: Organize by identified themes
• Discover content: Find related images

Example: You can search for all images with the tag "beach" to group them in a folder.

For discovery

Tags make it easy to discover:

• Related content: Find images with similar tags
• Variations: Discover images on the same theme
• Connections: See relationships between different images

Edit and customize tags

Add tags manually

You can add your own tags:

1. Open the image in detail view
2. Go to the Analysis tab
3. Click "Add tag" or the edit field
4. Type your tag and confirm

When to add tags: When you want to include information specific to your business or workflow that the AI wouldn't detect.

Edit existing tags

You can modify generated tags:

1. Click a tag to edit it
2. Modify the text as needed
3. Confirm the change

When to edit: If a tag isn't accurate or you want to use terminology specific to your industry.

Delete tags

You can remove tags that aren't relevant:

1. Click the "X" next to the tag
2. Confirm the deletion

When to delete: If there are incorrect or irrelevant tags that confuse more than they help.

Best practices

Review tags regularly

To maintain quality:

• Review generated tags occasionally
• Adjust incorrect tags when you find them
• Add tags specific to your industry or project

Use consistent tags

For better organization:

• Establish naming conventions for custom tags
• Use the same tags for similar images
• Keep terminology consistent

Combine with organization

Tags complement organization:

• Use folders for the main structure
• Use tags for flexible categorization
• Combine both for maximum organization

Limitations of the analysis

Accuracy

AI analysis:

• Is very accurate but not perfect
• May have occasional errors
• Improves with clear, well-defined images
• May struggle with abstract or ambiguous images

Processing time

The analysis:

• Takes time (seconds to minutes)
• Depends on the size of the image
• May queue if you upload many images at once
• Completes automatically in the background

Specific content

For very specific content:

• It may not detect elements that are very specific to your industry
• It may use general terminology instead of specific terms
• You can add tags manually to supplement

FAQ about AI analysis

Are all images analyzed automatically?
Yes, all images you upload are analyzed automatically. Analysis begins after the image is uploaded and processed.

Can I turn off automatic analysis?
Currently, analysis is automatic for all images. This ensures all of your images are searchable by content.

How accurate is the analysis?
Very accurate for most images with clear content. Accuracy may vary with abstract, artistic, or ambiguous images.

Can I re-analyze an image?
Yes, you can use the "Re-analyze" feature from the detail view if you want an updated or improved analysis.

Do tags update if I edit the image externally?
No, tags are based on the analysis of the original image. If you edit the image externally and upload it again, a new analysis will be generated.

Can I export the tags?
It depends on your version of Polimake. Some versions may allow you to export metadata, including tags.

Conclusion

Automatic AI analysis is one of Polimake's most valuable features. It generates tags and descriptions that make your images easily searchable and organizable, even without descriptive names.

Take advantage of the generated tags to improve your search and organization, and supplement them with custom tags when you need information specific to your industry or project.

If the initial analysis isn't accurate, you can re-analyze the image to get better results.

Next steps

1. Upload some images and watch the generated tags
2. Review the different types of tags (objective, aesthetic, conceptual)
3. Experiment with searching using the generated tags
4. Add custom tags for your specific needs
5. Use tags to organize and discover related content

Take advantage of the power of automatic AI analysis!