Why use IIIF?

Interoperability

• Interoperability provides the ability to mix and match tools
• Allows developers to create open tools not wedded to closed standards
• Excel vs. CSV

Storage implications

• No longer have to create small, medium, large derivatives

High quality images

• Allows for zooming with high quality images without lag time

Reusable

• Format of IIIF apis allow easy sharing, embedding