FADGI Still Image Conformance & Testing Software
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: FADGI strives to provide basic technical support for the OpenDICE image quality analysis program. We do 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 |
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 |
Last Updated: 11/17/2025