Tropy

Tropy is a free open-source software designed specifically for researchers to manage and describe their photographs of research material. This powerful tool allows you to seamlessly organize and contextualize your research photos, saving you valuable time and effort. With Tropy, you can bid farewell to generic file names like IMG_5261.

JPG and IMG_5262. JPG, and instead label your sources with meaningful descriptions. One of the key strengths of Tropy lies in its ability to adapt to your individual research needs.

It provides customizable templates, allowing you to add your own subject expertise and create a tailored editing interface. Moreover, Tropy enables you to organize your research items using tags and lists, breaking free from the limitations of physical archives. In addition to organization, Tropy offers an array of annotation tools to enhance your research experience.

You can transcribe documents, select image details, and manipulate photographs to gain a clearer understanding of your sources. Furthermore, Tropy allows you to export your research projects in various formats such as JSON-LD, CSV, and even directly to Omeka S. As an independent and open-source project, Tropy is the result of collaboration between historians and software developers from around the world.

It is generously supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and benefits from the valuable feedback and contributions of its users. Tropy's code is openly available on GitHub, inviting further development and customization.

Take control of your research photos with Tropy and streamline your workflow today