Instabase

The World's Largest Photometric Database, Instantly Accessible

Seamlessly integrated photometric data at your fingertips from an extensive cloud-based library of hundreds on manufacturer catalogs

What is Instabase?

Instabase is a cloud-based search engine specifically designed for photometric data and files used in lighting design. It serves as a centralized resource for lighting professionals to access a vast library of luminaire photometry from numerous manufacturers.

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Extensive and Up-to-Date Photometric Library

Instabase is home to over half a million photometric files from 500+ manufacturers. This vast library is organized by manufacturers, updated monthly, and delivered straight to your design software. It often mirrors manufacturers’ product catalogs and includes visual aids like product photos. Combined with powerful search filters based on crucial performance metrics such as Luminaire Lumens, B.U.G. Rating, CCT, and CRI, Instabase empowers users to efficiently locate the precise lighting data required for their projects.

Works Where You Work

Instabase integrates directly into AGi32, ElumTools, and your existing workflow. No downloads, no file hunting, no format conversions. Users can directly download IES files or utilize drag-and-drop functionality to streamline their workflow. Manufacturers often enhance their Instabase listings with custom search keywords, direct web links, and luminaire symbols to improve search accuracy and provide additional context. This ensures the data you need appears instantly within your design environment so you can stay focused on creating great lighting solutions.

Personalized Workflow and Free Accessibility

Instabase makes lighting design easier by letting you save searches, build favorite luminaire lists, and quickly revisit recent downloads. It’s a free resource for the entire industry, giving everyone access to a comprehensive, always-current database of photometric information.

Enhanced Search Visibility

The free keyword editor function empowers manufacturers to optimize their product discoverability by adding Custom Search Keywords (CSK’s) directly to IES files in batch groups. Tag your fixtures with source type, application, and mounting details to ensure your products appear in relevant searches to help designers find exactly what they need while maximizing your catalog’s reach across the platform.

Manufacturer Verified Quality

This robust platform ensures every file comes directly from manufacturers (500+) and that all information meets strict IES and EULUMDAT standards, so your calculations and visualizations accurately represent real-world performance. Design with confidence, knowing your data foundation is solid, readily available, reliable, and always up to date.

Easy Manufacturer Participation

This streamlined system makes it simple for manufacturers to upload and manage their photometric data through a dedicated Supplier Portal. Build your database locally, upload to the cloud server, and maintain files on your schedule while adding custom search keywords, product images, and direct links to your website for maximum visibility. Control your data presence and track usage statisticsto ensure your products reach designers when they need them most.

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Instabase is a valuable tool for lighting designers and engineers, providing a comprehensive and easily searchable database of photometric information to aid in the lighting design process. It streamlines the process of finding and utilizing luminaire data, saving time and improving efficiency.

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