Tropy is a Windows-based multimedia software developed by the Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media. It is a free program specifically designed for archival research, aiming to streamline the process from source discovery to documentation. With Tropy, researchers can easily convert photos into categorized items, eliminate generic file names, and provide detailed descriptions for better context.

This tool caters to researchers by offering customizable templates for artifact descriptions, enabling users to organize their research items efficiently. By utilizing tags and lists, Tropy allows for personalized organization, breaking away from traditional physical archive constraints. Additionally, the software provides intuitive annotation features for transcribing documents, highlighting image details, and enhancing photo clarity.