# Getting Started

- What is MediaConch?
- What file formats can I use with MediaConch?
- What are the benefits of file conformance checking?
- How can I provide feedback?

## What is MediaConch?

MediaConch is an extensible, open source software project consisting of a suite of conformance checking tools via an adaptable and flexible application program interface accessible by the command line, a graphical user interface, or a web-based shell. MediaConch is currently being developed by the MediaArea team, notable for the creation of open source media checker software, MediaInfo.

## What file formats can I use with MediaConch?

MediaConch is designed to work with the Matroska file format container, as well as Linear Pulse Code Modulation audio (LPCM), and the FFV1 video codec.

## What are the benefits of file conformance checking?

MediaConch targets preservation-level audiovisual files for use in memory institutions, providing a detailed analysis of a file’s technical metadata and other related information.

## How can I provide feedback?

Feedback such as requests for clarifications, suggestions, enhancements, or reports of bugs is important for MediaConch If you find an issue, please visit the issue tracker at MediaArea’s GitHub repository for the project and create a new issue. Once here please name your issue and fill out a description. Once submitted the issue will be in the public issue tracker and the development team can respond to it or associate improvements to it.