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","Key highlights For any retail or e-commerce business, staying ahead of the competition with compelling visuals and accurate product information is crucial. But navigating a sea of product specifications, images, pricing, marketing content, and more is anything but easy. That’s where technology solutions like “product information management” typically known as, PIM systems, and “digital asset […]","Key highlights For any retail or e-commerce business, staying ahead of the competition with compelling visuals and accurate product information...","\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-1--key-highlights\">Key highlights\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Col class=\"wp-block-list\">\u003Cli>A PIM platform contains product data. A DAM platform contains digital brand assets.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>PIM solutions are typically used by product teams. DAM solutions are primarily marketing tools.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>A PIM solution ensures product data consistency. DAM software ensures brand consistency.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For any retail or e-commerce business, staying ahead of the competition with compelling visuals and accurate product information is crucial. But navigating a sea of product specifications, images, pricing, marketing content, and more is anything but easy. That’s where technology solutions like “product information management” typically known as, \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fglossary\u002Fwhat-is-pim\u002F\">PIM systems\u003C\u002Fa>, and “\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fdigital-asset-management\u002F\">digital asset management\u003C\u002Fa>” (DAM) platforms come into play.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, what do these solutions do exactly? And what are the advantages of PIM vs. DAM platforms?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We’ll walk you through the basic differences between DAM and PIM solutions, so you can see why both are essential for successful, streamlined digital commerce.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-2--what-s-the-difference-between-pim-vs-dam\">What’s the difference between PIM vs. DAM?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those searching for a PIM DAM definition,\u003Cstrong> PIM stands for product information management\u003C\u002Fstrong>. PIM solutions organize all the information about each product that a company makes or sells. \u003Cstrong>DAM stands for digital asset management\u003C\u002Fstrong>. DAM platforms organize and distribute a brand’s digital files, like product images and marketing content. Both platforms improve consistency and operational efficiency, helping companies achieve \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fbusiness-case-for-digital-asset-management\u002F\">better business outcomes\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let’s dive a little deeper into the PIM vs. DAM distinction and how each of these essential solutions fit into the digital commerce landscape.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What’s a PIM solution?\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A PIM platform is a single source of truth for information about the products a company sells. It collects, manages, and distributes product information to retail channels of all kinds. Product information includes SKUs, product specs, pricing details, product descriptions, shipping information, and more.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2023\u002F11\u002F16213111\u002Fproduct-information-hierarchy.jpg\" alt=\"A green image illustrating the hierarchy of product information: Shipping information, pricing, product specs, SKUs, and product information.\" class=\"wp-image-66125\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2023\u002F11\u002F16213111\u002Fproduct-information-hierarchy.jpg 800w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2023\u002F11\u002F16213111\u002Fproduct-information-hierarchy-450x253.jpg 450w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2023\u002F11\u002F16213111\u002Fproduct-information-hierarchy-768x432.jpg 768w\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PIM solutions ensure that the product details a company shares across its online shops, websites, and other sales and marketing channels are always up-to-date and consistent.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Typically, the information in a PIM platform is managed by a company’s product team or product marketing team. With a PIM platform, everyone at the company has on-demand access to accurate product information.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the benefits of a PIM solution?\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\u003Cli>A PIM solution creates a single source of truth for product information and streamlines the delivery of product data to e-commerce channels such as Shopify, Amazon, and other retailers.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>PIM solutions ensure product data accuracy and consistency, minimizing errors and manual data entry.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>PIM solutions are purpose-built to make product information management easy by eliminating cumbersome and confusing spreadsheets.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>A PIM solution includes customizable user permissions features that allow internal or external stakeholders to self-serve key product information.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What’s a DAM platform?\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DAM platforms help teams organize, manage, and share digital brand content. The \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fglossary\u002Fdigital-assets\u002F\">digital assets\u003C\u002Fa> managed by DAM platforms include product images and videos, but also other brand content like logos, marketing materials, graphics, brand imagery, and any relevant “\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fmetadata\u002F\">metadata\u003C\u002Fa>.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marketing departments use DAM platforms to give employees and external partners on-demand access to the content they need to promote brands and their products. Thanks to \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fdigital-asset-management-workflow\u002F\">digital asset management workflows\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fintegrations\u002F\">integrations\u003C\u002Fa> with other marketing tools, DAM platforms have become the center of many brands’ \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fmarketing-stack\u002F\">marketing stack\u003C\u002Fa>, serving as a hub for all brand content.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the benefits of DAM software?\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002F10-benefits-of-digital-asset-management\u002F\">benefits of digital asset management\u003C\u002Fa> go beyond simply organizing brand assets. Here are the top benefits you can expect from using DAM software:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\u003Cli>Centralizes digital assets into one platform, minimizing time spent managing assets.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Facilitates internal and external collaboration to streamline content production.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Maximizes content value through enhanced library searchability and easy organization.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Integrates with third-party applications like Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and Figma.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Provides data-driven insights into asset usage.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Enhances brand consistency and protects brand assets from misuse with access controls and granular permissions for individual users and groups.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-3--do-i-need-a-pim-and-a-dam-solution\">Do I need a PIM and a DAM solution?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your company sells products, then the short answer is yes! Because PIM platforms manage product data and DAM platforms handle digital assets, most brands benefit from using both \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fpim-and-dam-systems\u002F\">PIM and DAM systems\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imagine a scenario where you’re launching a new product. For a successful rollout, people across the company need access to the same up-to-date information about that product at the same time. Retailers will also rely on this information to accurately portray your products to the world, so the information needs to be accurate and shareable. This is a PIM solution’s time to shine.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But you can’t sell a product on the strength of information alone. You’ll also need stunning, on-brand visuals. A DAM platform contains all the images and videos your marketing team, sales reps, and retail partners need for a successful launch.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While some PIM solutions can also store product images, they don’t have the full range of essential features you can expect from a dedicated DAM solution, like\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fai-powered-search\u002F\"> AI-powered search\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fcontent-distribution\u002F\">content distribution\u003C\u002Fa> tools, video compatibility, or review and approval workflows.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-4--how-pim-and-dam-solutions-improve-business-outcomes\">How PIM and DAM solutions improve business outcomes\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PIM and DAM solutions allow companies to work more efficiently, creating outstanding digital experiences at scale. Overall, that means more revenue for less effort, increasing the ROI of investments in product development and marketing.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2023\u002F11\u002F16212645\u002Fpim-dam-better-together.jpg\" alt=\"An image of two hands, one searching a DAM platform for relevant product images, and another adjusting product information in a PIM platform.\" class=\"wp-image-66121\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2023\u002F11\u002F16212645\u002Fpim-dam-better-together.jpg 800w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2023\u002F11\u002F16212645\u002Fpim-dam-better-together-450x253.jpg 450w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2023\u002F11\u002F16212645\u002Fpim-dam-better-together-768x432.jpg 768w\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By leveraging \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fmanufacturing-pim-dam-benefits\u002F\">PIM DAM manufacturing benefits\u003C\u002Fa>, businesses can streamline workflows, enhance brand consistency, and accelerate product releases, giving them a competitive edge in their industries.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here’s how:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Faster time to market\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When bringing new products to market, time is of the essence. PIM and DAM solutions streamline every step of the process. Product managers distribute accurate, up-to-date, properly formatted product information to everyone who needs it, and marketers can do the same with product images and \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fbrand-assets\u002F\">brand assets\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nowhere is accelerating products to market more essential than in the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Findustries\u002Fretail\u002F\">retail\u003C\u002Fa> and digital commerce sectors. Some DAM platforms have specially built tools — like Canto’s \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fproduct\u002Fmedia-publisher\u002F\">Media Publisher\u003C\u002Fa> — for getting product images live across multiple websites and e-commerce platforms at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When product releases run like clockwork, brands gain a competitive edge, beating competitors to market and generating more revenue.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Better brand consistency\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A DAM platform makes it possible to create an on-brand presence at a global scale, whether your collateral’s crafted by in-house creatives, freelancers, or agencies. When you use a DAM platform, content creators in different regions draw from the same collection of pre-approved product images and brand assets, ensuring a unified look across every touchpoint. Why are DAM platforms so effective at enhancing \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fbrand-consistency\u002F\">brand consistency\u003C\u002Fa>? Because, beyond their organizational abilities, they include features like \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fbrand-style-guide\u002F\">style guides\u003C\u002Fa>, approval workflows, and content controls — in essence, one platform to manage your \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fbrand-identity\u002F\">brand identity\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When brands also rely on a PIM solution, they can publish consistent and accurate product information to retail channels, building up customer trust and further strengthening brand credibility. Using both platforms makes it easy to maintain an accurate, on-brand, and cohesive presence in the market.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Outstanding customer journeys\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Customers expect an engaging and interactive buying journey. PIM and DAM solutions make that possible. More efficient workflows enable marketers to adapt creative content and messaging to target specific personas or customer groups more effectively.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Customers get a satisfying experience across every touchpoint — from visuals that resonate to accurate and consistent product specs and descriptions. Plus, marketers can more easily craft campaigns that deliver exactly what a customer wants to see at a specific point in their journey.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Greater overall efficiency\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PIM and DAM solutions streamline manual processes and make important content accessible. As a result, teams across the company work more efficiently, spending less time on tedious low-value tasks and more time on heavy-hitting projects that drive brand goals forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With dedicated platforms to organize, find, and distribute your content and related product data, you can achieve more with less. Increasing content output without expanding your team or investing more in agency work suddenly becomes possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Improved content ROI\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brand content such as product descriptions and marketing images require investments of both time and money. While your brand may have fine-tuned the content associated with each of your products, are you sure that it’s being fully utilized? Does your sales team have access to the correct product images? Are your products listed with the correct descriptions and specs on retailer websites?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DAM and PIM platforms help squeeze more value out of every piece of content that you create. DAM software’s search capabilities means that visual content is more likely to be found and used. New content can circulate faster and further across your channels. And old content continues to contribute value, resurfacing in fresh campaigns rather than languishing in forgotten folders.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Efficient scalability\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DAM and PIM platforms transform content workflows with scalable tools for managing brand content and product data. By centralizing your digital content, product data, and connecting your content ecosystem, you can smoothly scale your team’s effectiveness, content production, and even enter new markets more easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-5--discover-canto-dam-for-products-the-industry-leader-in-dam-pim-solutions\">Discover Canto DAM for Products – the industry-leader in DAM + PIM solutions\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fproduct\u002Fdam-for-products\u002F\">Canto DAM for Products\u003C\u002Fa> is the industry leader in DAM + PIM solutions for a reason. The unique platform centralizes your product information and digital assets, creating a single source of truth for your brand. With tools built to support collaboration, create automated workflows, and make real-time updates, Canto DAM for Products equips your teams with the most accurate data and assets to drive success.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The result? Faster time to market, enhanced brand consistency, and maximized content ROI, all with a platform that scales with your business.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What makes Canto DAM for Products unique:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>All-in-one DAM and PIM solution\u003C\u002Fstrong> that integrates product specifications and visual assets.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Custom attributes and metadata fields\u003C\u002Fstrong> to enrich products and asset information for internal and external users. AI-powered features automatically tag content in the library.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Workflows, Style Guides, DRM tools, and content controls\u003C\u002Fstrong> to manage and collaborate effectively\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Share assets and products\u003C\u002Fstrong> in formatted, on-brand packages with Portals and Product Catalogs\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Powerful search tools\u003C\u002Fstrong>, like \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fproduct\u002Fai-visual-search\u002F\">AI Visual Search\u003C\u002Fa>, to locate assets and products quickly.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Deliver tailored assets and product data\u003C\u002Fstrong> to any platform or retailer with Media Publisher and Channel Mapping.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>40+ integrations\u003C\u002Fstrong> with work management, productivity, collaboration, creative tools, CMS, social media platforms, and more.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Ready to learn what your brand can achieve with a unified DAM + PIM solution? Download our free eBook now: \u003Ca href=\"\u002Febooks\u002Fdam-for-products\u002F\">From Chaos to Clarity: Transforming Your Product Experience with DAM and PIM\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-6--pim-vs-dam-frequently-asked-questions\">PIM vs. DAM frequently asked questions\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PIM DAM definition\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PIM stands for product information management, whereas DAM stands for digital asset management. PIM solutions help organizations maintain consistent product information across teams and channels, and DAM solutions help organizations manage digital asset libraries and maintain brand consistency.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why use a PIM-DAM solution?\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unified PIM and DAM solutions align product information and digital assets in one, intuitive platform. An all-in-one solution helps to break down information siloes, encourage internal and external collaboration, and speed up times to market.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is my business a good fit for PIM and DAM?\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you sell products online, yes! Your business will benefit from using both a PIM and DAM solution. A PIM will ensure product data consistency, while DAM enables marketing teams to maintain brand consistency across different channels.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do PIM and DAM solutions integrate with external platforms?\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any comprehensive PIM and DAM solution will have the ability to integrate with a wide variety of external platforms. Popular DAM integrations include creative tools such as Canva, Adobe, and Figma while PIM platforms often integrate with e-commerce tools such as Shopify and Amazon.\u003C\u002Fp>",10,{"url":37,"url_md":38,"alt":39,"height":40,"width":41},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2023\u002F11\u002F16211619\u002FPIM-vs-DAM-feature-1.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2023\u002F11\u002F16211619\u002FPIM-vs-DAM-feature-1-450x236.jpg","Man considering PIM vs DAM systems with a venn diagram contrasting features each platform has over a green background.",630,1200,[43],{"id":44,"slug":44,"title":45,"path":46},"digital-asset-management","Digital Asset Management","\u002Fpost-category\u002Fdigital-asset-management\u002F",[48,55,62],{"featuredImage":49,"postId":50,"slug":51,"title":52,"description":53,"path":54},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2022\u002F04\u002F19184708\u002Fdam-pricing-feature-450x263.jpg",60807,"digital-asset-management-pricing","Everything you need to know about digital asset management pricing","For most teams looking for a digital asset management (DAM) platform, one of their first questions is “What’s this going to cost?” To help you go into pricing conversations prepared, we’ve put together a basic guide covering the fundamentals of what to expect, how to compare prices, and common pitfalls to watch out for.","\u002Fblog\u002Fdigital-asset-management-pricing\u002F",{"featuredImage":56,"postId":57,"slug":58,"title":59,"description":60,"path":61},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2016\u002F08\u002F19195356\u002FiStock_83784403_MEDIUM2-450x300.jpg",5906,"box-dam","Box digital asset management: Why a DAM outperforms basic file storage","Common file storage systems like Dropbox are bare bones systems. A DAM system goes further organizing and managing your digital assets.","\u002Fblog\u002Fbox-dam\u002F",{"featuredImage":63,"postId":64,"slug":65,"title":66,"description":67,"path":68},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F06\u002F19194734\u002Fbox-alternatives-2-450x253.jpg",27808,"box-alternatives","3 unique Box alternatives to consider","Box is widely considered an elite option for file storage – but what happens when it doesn’t suit you? Here are three dynamic Box alternatives to consider.","\u002Fblog\u002Fbox-alternatives\u002F",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":70},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M9.175 10.825Q8 9.65 8 8t1.175-2.825T12 4t2.825 1.175T16 8t-1.175 2.825T12 12t-2.825-1.175M4 20v-2.8q0-.85.438-1.562T5.6 14.55q1.55-.775 3.15-1.162T12 13t3.25.388t3.15 1.162q.725.375 1.163 1.088T20 17.2V20zm2-2h12v-.8q0-.275-.137-.5t-.363-.35q-1.35-.675-2.725-1.012T12 15t-2.775.338T6.5 16.35q-.225.125-.363.35T6 17.2zm7.413-8.587Q14 8.825 14 8t-.587-1.412T12 6t-1.412.588T10 8t.588 1.413T12 10t1.413-.587M12 18\"\u002F>",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":72},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 14q-.425 0-.712-.288T11 13t.288-.712T12 12t.713.288T13 13t-.288.713T12 14m-4.712-.288Q7 13.426 7 13t.288-.712T8 12t.713.288T9 13t-.288.713T8 14t-.712-.288M16 14q-.425 0-.712-.288T15 13t.288-.712T16 12t.713.288T17 13t-.288.713T16 14m-4 4q-.425 0-.712-.288T11 17t.288-.712T12 16t.713.288T13 17t-.288.713T12 18m-4.712-.288Q7 17.426 7 17t.288-.712T8 16t.713.288T9 17t-.288.713T8 18t-.712-.288M16 18q-.425 0-.712-.288T15 17t.288-.712T16 16t.713.288T17 17t-.288.713T16 18M5 22q-.825 0-1.412-.587T3 20V6q0-.825.588-1.412T5 4h1V2h2v2h8V2h2v2h1q.825 0 1.413.588T21 6v14q0 .825-.587 1.413T19 22zm0-2h14V10H5z\"\u002F>",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":74},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 20a8 8 0 0 0 8-8a8 8 0 0 0-8-8a8 8 0 0 0-8 8a8 8 0 0 0 8 8m0-18a10 10 0 0 1 10 10a10 10 0 0 1-10 10C6.47 22 2 17.5 2 12A10 10 0 0 1 12 2m.5 5v5.25l4.5 2.67l-.75 1.23L11 13V7z\"\u002F>",1789016511683]