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Migration and format obsolescence
Format obsolescence occurs when the tools needed to read or use a file become unavailable or unsupported. Migration transfers information into another format or system, with checks and documentation to account for any changes.
Format obsolescence occurs when the tools needed to read or use a file become unavailable or unsupported. Migration transfers information into another format or system, with checks and documentation to account for any changes. Digital Preservation Coalition glossary
First published 18 July 2026 · Revision 1 · Substantive changes to this entry are dated here.