Is this replicated to publish instance?

Hi @Fernanda_M_Motta this is for assets only . For page properties kindly refer https://experienceleague.adobe.com/docs/experience-manager-65/developing/extending-aem/bulk-editing.html?lang=en  

For Assets you can select the folder and export the metadata in csv format . After that you can make the edits and upload the same  by clicking create button and select  metadata option .

Kindly refer : https://github.com/adobe/aem-project-archetype  

Is there any other way apart from docker to install AEMAACS dispatcher at local system?    

Try mode="merge_properties"

Can you share the acs commons version please.

  Format Conversion: AEM DAM can also convert images to more efficient formats, such as JPEG 2000 or WebP, which offer better compression ratios than traditional JPEG or PNG formats. Compression Profiles: AEM DAM allows users to create custom compression profiles that define specific settings for ...

You can create user groups in author and add permissions accordingly . 

Are you logged in as admin?Also check the user you are trying to impersonate exist in the user console of aem ( not cloud manager).