Identify that mystery media in 30 seconds
Found an old disc or cartridge in an attic or thrift store? Skip the forums. Use the visual key to get an instant identity card and a plain-English verdict.
Step 1: Choose a shape
What Do These Verdicts Mean?
Our verdicts are guided by Library of Congress preservation standards.
Digitize Urgently
High risk of media degradation (magnetic tape decay, bit rot). Extract the data before it is lost forever.
Recycle
Common e-waste with little collector or data value. Dispose of at an electronics recycling center.
Sell
Active collector market. Check recent sold listings on auction sites before listing.
Keep as Decor
No data value and hard to sell, but aesthetically pleasing. Great for display or art projects.
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