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  • This page provides instructions on how to transfer files into Archivematica.

  • A batch of files is known as a transfer package.

Types of transfer packages

There are several types of transfers:

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Type of transfer packages

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Description

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Standard transfer

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Default

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Zipped directory

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Variant of standard transfer. The internal structure of a zipped directory matches that of a standard transfer. Archivematica accepts .zip, .tgz, or .tar.gz formats.

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Unzipped bags

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A directory that meets the requirements specified in the BagIt File Packaging Format (i.e., a “Bag”)

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Zipped bags

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A zipped directory that meets the requirements specified in the BagIt File Packaging Format (i.e., a “Bag”). Archivematica accepts .zip, .tgz, or .tar.gz formats.

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DSpace

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An export from a DSpace repository. DSpace exports are packaged with a METS file for the export as a whole as well as each individual item. Archivematica can reuse some of the data in these METS files.

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Disk images

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Disk image transfer type provides an extra disk image-specific metadata form to record information about the imaging process. Disk images can also be transferred as part of standard transfers or bag transfers.

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Dataverse

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Standard transfer

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Log into Archivematica and navigate to the Transfer tab.

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