Reveal hidden watermarks obscured by printed text or images, which permits conservators to accurately date these artifacts. Likewise, researchers can identify structural characteristics of sculptures and vessels to aid in authenticating the source and history of objects and assessing their condition. Cracks, casting flaws and other disfigurations all can be clearly revealed.

Radiography is a key inspection modality used worldwide in the determination of the structure of artifacts prior to preservation and restoration efforts. Digital radiographs include information about the entire depth of an object that other imaging techniques cannot document.