Image Permanence Institute

Funding for IPI's preservation research and outreach efforts has come mainly from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

IPI provides information, consulting services, practical tools and preservation technology to libraries, archives, and museums worldwide.

The imaging and consumer preservation industries also use IPI’s consulting, testing and educational services.

Areas of Research and Expertise: Mission: The Image Permanence Institute (IPI) is a recognized world leader in the development and deployment of sustainable practices for the preservation of images and cultural property.

IPI accomplishes this through a balanced program of research, education, products and services that meet the needs of individuals, companies, and institutions.