We are pleased to announce the latest release of fido <http://openpreservation.org/technology/products/fido/> (format identification for digital objects) is now available. Version 1.3.3 has the following features and enhancements: - Update to the latest PRONOM signature file, version 84, released in January 2016. PRONOM v.84 includes updates to container signatures - Available on the Python Package Index (PyPI), as opf-fido https://pypi.python.org/pypi/opf-fido - fido can now be installed with a simple ‘pip install opf-fido’ - Support for python3 and should work with python3 and 2.7 - Improved support for Container formats (OLE and zip) - In earlier releases, a number of Microsoft Office formats were mis-identified as fmt/111 (OLE container) - Bugfixes, added tests, improved packaging Download the latest version of fido at: https://github.com/openpreserve/fido/releases/tag/1.3.3-84 fido is maintained by Artefactual (https://www.artefactual.com/) as part of their affiliate membership of the Foundation. fido can be automatically installed with Archivematica, but it is also available as a stand-alone command line tool and can be incorporated into other digital preservation systems. There will be a free webinar on fido for format identification and why it matters today, Tuesday 10 May at 16:00 BST / 17:00 CET /11:00 EST / 08:00 PST: http://openpreservation.org/event/fido-for-format-identification-and-why-it-matters/ -- Becky McGuinness | Community Manager @openpreserve | Skype: becky.mcguinness1 *Open Preservation Foundation* *http://openpreservation.org/ <http://openpreservation.org/>* To find out more about becoming an OPF member or software supporter visit: http://openpreservation.org/about/join/