Final thoughts

Last updated on 2025-10-26 | Edit this page

Overview

Questions

  • What are the key take-aways?

Objectives

  • Go ahead and look at hex!
  • Next time you have an unidentified file format:
    1. open it up in a hex editor, and,
    2. take a look.
  • Write a new signature and submit it to Pronom.
  • Share your knowledge with colleagues and support the next generation of file format researchers!!!
  • You can even use this template and build on it to tailor yours and your colleague’s experiences.
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Discussion

Questions

  1. What questions do you have?
  2. What formats might you go away and work on?


Key Points
  • It might look scary at first, but take your time, explore, and enjoy!
  • There’s help out there.
  • Keep in touch!