Scanformate
Scanformate is an open specification for the encoding of scanned documents, intended to couple high-resolution raster images with structured metadata and optional OCR results. It aims to provide a single container that preserves document layout, image fidelity, and searchable text for long-term access.
Structure: A Scanformate file consists of a header with version, document identifier, creation timestamp, and descriptive
Interoperability and use cases: The format is designed to interoperate with existing archival and document-management ecosystems.
Development and adoption: Scanformate originated from a collaborative effort among researchers and software vendors in the