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- JHOVE2. Format validation is crucial to digital preservation and access. JHOVE was designed to process a digital object and determine what the object claims to be (identification), if the object conforms to requirements (validation) and the properties of the object (characterization). Requirements have been developed for JHOVE2 with goals to change the architecture to get better performance, enable more simplified system integration and encourage third party development and enhancement. See News and Events
- FITS. The File Information Tool Set (FITS) is open source software that identifies, validates, and extracts technical metadata for various file formats. It wraps several third-party open source tools (JHOVE, exiftool, National Library of New Zealand Metadata Extractor, DROID, FFIdent, and the Unix File Utilty) normalizes and consolidates their output, and reports any errors. SeeNews and Events
- GDFR (Global Digital Format Registry). The format of a digital object must be known in order to interpret the information content of that object properly. Without knowledge of its format, a digital object is merely a collection of undifferentiated bits. Thus, format typing is fundamental to the effective use, interchange, and preservation of all digitally-encoded content. The GDFR is meant to be a distributed and replicated registry of format information populated and vetted by experts and enthusiasts world-wide. GDFR is available for testing and review. Do not use it for production systems until it is in a more stable state. See the GDFR information site.
- PRONOM is an on-line information system about data file formats and their supporting software products. Originally developed to support the accession and long-term preservation of electronic records held by the National Archives, PRONOM is now being made available as a resource for anyone requiring access to this type of information. Learn more about PRONOM
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