ArchiveBox v0.9 has been released with a new archiving engine, performance improvements, UI enhancements, native mobile and desktop apps, and over 50 new plugins. The update prioritizes instant responsiveness across all features, targeting sub-100ms response times even with large collections.
The author, a film photographer with thousands of frames to scan, discusses their journey toward purchasing a high-resolution scanner for archiving and large-format printing after years of considering it. They explain the challenges of shooting film today (airport security, costs, availability) and detail their previous attempt to buy a used professional scanner that had hardware and software compatibility issues.