Understanding the archive
A filename, a content sample, and a biographical clue provide different kinds of evidence. Avichive uses each for a different workflow.
| Workflow | Input | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Browsing and search | Paths, filenames, categories, and recorded media metadata | A practical way to find and inspect content |
| File analysis and curation | Rules, metadata, magic bytes, and bounded content samples | Structured analysis and sourced keep/skip decisions |
| Life eras | Curated eras, contextual clues, archive metadata, and owner edits | Explicit, overlapping memberships and reviewable suggestions |
Photo identity has its own face and people workflow. None of these pipelines establishes that every archived item has been fully understood or reviewed.