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FADGI Still Image Conformance & Testing Software

Service notice • October 2026

OpenDICE technical support update

Beginning October 2026, we are pausing all technical support for the OpenDICE image quality analysis program. Until further notice, we will no longer be responding directly to technical support inquiries while we reevaluate the necessary resources required to advance the program in a way that meets the evolving needs of the user community. In the meantime, we still encourage users to report issues or submit questions by sending an email to [email protected], as these responses will be recorded and documented to inform future software improvements. We appreciate your understanding and thank you for being a user of OpenDICE.

These tools are intended to be used in conjunction with the Technical Guidelines for Digitizing Cultural Heritage Materials. Together, the guidelines and the DICE testing and monitoring system provide the foundation for a FADGI-conforming digitization program.

Disclaimer: As stated in the notice above, direct technical support for OpenDICE is paused beginning October 2026. FADGI does not consult on regulations set forth by NARA, such as Memorandum M-23-07, Transition to Electronic Records. Further, conversations about products, software, or services—such as scanners and targets—are outside the scope of what we are permitted to advise on as federal agents. To ask a question or report an issue with OpenDICE or AutoSFR, please send an email to [email protected].

OpenDICE


OpenDICE is FADGI conformance measurement and analysis tool which has been developed as an alternative to the DICE (Golden Thread) system. OpenDICE is a fully functional program for the Windows and macOS operating systems, created in MatLab. The analysis methodology and results obtained have been confirmed by Image Science Associates as consistent with the results obtained with DICE and Golden Thread. The results obtained with DICE, Golden Thread, and OpenDICE are only as valid as the input measurements from the targets used. Care should be taken to assure the targets are in good condition and have valid reference files.

AutoSFR


This program was developed to assist imaging professionals determine the actual resolution present in images. This information assists in the determination of the appropriate scanning resolution for specific collections. For a detailed technical review of this topic, see the paper:

Computer Assisted Image Analysis for Objective Determination of Scanning Resolution for Photographic Collections – An Automated Approach

Download Latest Releases

Tool Version Mac Windows Manual
OpenDICE
GUI

( Requires materials
configuration file
alongside software. )		 3.01 ZIP

Materials
Config
TXT
Digitally Signed
EXE

Materials
Config
Excel
Manual

Supports
FADGI Guidelines
Third Edition, 2023
OpenDICE
Command Line		 3.00 ZIP EXE
Manual

Supports
FADGI Guidelines
Third Edition, 2023
AutoSFR
GUI		 1.00 N/A ZIP
Manual
AutoSFR
Command Line

( Requires Excel
configuration file
alongside software. )		 1.00 N/A EXE

Excel
Sample
Config
Excel
Manual

Sample Targets & Reference Data


Reference file's data measured by Konica Minolta FD7.

Target Sample Target Sample Reference Data
ColorChecker SG TIF Mac  TXT    |   Windows  Excel
DICE TIF Mac  TXT    |   Windows  Excel
ObjectDICE (1) TIF Mac  TXT    |   Windows  Excel
ObjectDICE (2) TIF Mac  TXT    |   Windows  Excel
FADGI 19264 TIF Mac  TXT    |   Windows  Excel
FADGI 19264
Commercial		 TIF Mac  TXT    |   Windows  Excel
FADGI 19264
Manufacturer Measurements		 N/A Includes
FD0001-FD0003, F00004-F00147, F00149-F00310, F00423-F00454, F00002a, F00003a, F000148

Mac  TXT    |   Windows  Excel
NGT TIF Mac  TXT    |   Windows  Excel
DT-NGT TIF Mac  TXT    |   Windows  Excel
IT8.7/1 TIF Mac  TXT    |   Windows  Excel
IT8.7/2 TIF Mac  TXT    |   Windows  Excel
UTT TIF Mac  TXT    |   Windows  Excel
Negative 35mm (1) TIF Mac  TXT    |   Windows  Excel
Negative 35mm (2) TIF Mac  TXT    |   Windows  Excel
Positive 35mm TIF Mac  TXT    |   Windows  Excel
Negative 120x120 TIF Mac  TXT    |   Windows  Excel
Negative 4x5 TIF Mac  TXT    |   Windows  Excel

Working Groups

Still Image Working Group
This group is involved in a cooperative effort to develop common digitization guidelines for still image materials.

Audio-Visual Working Group
This group works collaboratively on common and sustainable technical guidelines, methods, and practices for digitized and born digital sound recordings and moving images.

Last Updated: 10/22/2026