 ##  [Format Migration](/format-migration) 

  ##  [Format Migration](https://information.quantumdictionary.io/format-migration-0) 

  
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**Information &amp; Communication Dictionary**

 
Definition

The process of converting digital objects from obsolete, at‑risk, or non‑sustainable file formats into current, well‑documented formats (or representations) intended to preserve long‑term accessibility and usability while documenting any changes to content, structure, or metadata made during conversion.