Digital Preservation Q&A - Recent questions tagged digital-preservation

What is a good tool for normalizing image file formats?

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 15:17:36 +0000

We were going to use Adobe for file normalization, but the subscription is pricey. Instead of Adobe Audition, we can use Audacity for video files. Is there anyone who can recommend a tool for image file normalization?

What are current best practices for acquiring & preserving Google Docs?

Mon, 05 Feb 2018 18:56:07 +0000

What are current (2018) best practices for acquiring and preserving records created in Google's cloud platform?

In particular, are there methods that preserve the rich metadata around document creation, editing, and commenting that exist in the native apps?

Does anyone have experience capturing and archiving WeChat data?

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 15:51:18 +0000

Does anyone have experience capturing and archiving WeChat data? I am working with a research group that wants to capture text conversation, emoticon usage, as well as shared audio clips.

Tools for identifying obfuscated files, specifically password protected and encrypted formats?

Sun, 23 Nov 2014 23:11:54 +0000

I am looking for tools capable of detecting and flagging up encrypted and password protected files in any given collection.

First there is a necessity for a tool that is capable of doing this and understanding what is out there (and its range and abilities). Second there is a requirement for usability and distribution to a probable non-expert audience.

Note: This question was first asked in 2013 and a handful of answers canbe found here: http://anjackson.github.io/zombse/062013%20Libraries%20&%20Information%20Science/static/questions/1445.html