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Open formats and interoperability
Open formats have publicly available specifications describing how their information is stored. Interoperability is the ability of different systems to exchange and use that information. Together, they can reduce dependence on a particular software provider.
Open formats have publicly available specifications describing how their information is stored. Interoperability is the ability of different systems to exchange and use that information. Together, they can reduce dependence on a particular software provider. Digital Preservation Coalition guidance
First published 18 July 2026 · Revision 1 · Substantive changes to this entry are dated here.