Moving Image Archiving and Preservation (MIAP)

Moving Image Archiving and Preservation (MIAP) is the specialized field focused on protecting and maintaining movies, videos, and related digital media for the future. It involves identifying valuable recordings, assessing their physical and digital condition, and applying techniques to conserve or restore them. The goal is to ensure these moving images remain accessible, authentic, and intact over time, despite the physical decay of film stock or digital obsolescence. MIAP combines interdisciplinary knowledge—such as film history, chemistry, digital technology, and conservation—to safeguard our cultural, historical, and artistic visual records for generations to come.