After importing an image file into AEM, which out-of-the-box workflow runs automatically?

The out-of-the-box workflow that runs automatically after importing an image file into Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) is the DAM Update Asset workflow. This workflow is designed to perform several critical functions upon the import of an asset, such as validating the uploaded asset, generating renditions, and ensuring that the asset is properly processed and made available for use in the Digital Asset Management (DAM) system.

When an image is imported, the DAM Update Asset workflow kicks in to handle these tasks seamlessly, ensuring that the asset is not only stored securely but also optimized for future retrieval and usage. This workflow is essential for maintaining the integrity of the asset library within AEM, enhancing the overall efficiency of asset management processes.

Other workflows like Asset Activation, Metadata Writeback, and Forward Activation serve different purposes within the asset lifecycle. Asset Activation is triggered when an asset is activated for delivery, while Metadata Writeback pertains to updating or saving metadata back to the asset after it has been modified. Forward Activation focuses on making assets available across different environments or instances. These workflows do play important roles but are not automatically triggered solely by the action of importing an asset into the system.