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Objective: Describe the digitization process of the xylarium of the Federal University of Amazonas, detailing the steps, methodologies and technologies used in the creation of an accessible and functional digital repository for the collection of Amazonian woods. Theoretical Framework: The study is based on the scientific and educational importance of wood collections as biological collections that contribute to wood identification, ecological research, biodiversity conservation, and the fight against illegal trade. It highlights the need for digitization as a strategy to expand access to and management of these collections. Method: The free software Tainacan, integrated with WordPress, was used to structure the repository. The data from the 1,024 samples in the reference sub-collection were converted from manual records to standardized metadata (41 fields), with the scientific nomenclature updated and new features included, such as QR codes and search filters. Results and Discussion: Digitalization has expanded remote access and enabled advanced searches, physical-digital integration through QR codes, inclusion of geographic coordinates, scientific synonyms and anthropic uses. The platform now offers intuitive navigation, promoting research, teaching and environmental monitoring. The adoption of Tainacan has proven to be effective and replicable. Research Implications: The repository promotes the democratization of knowledge, fosters environmental education, strengthens the management of biological collections and can be replicated by other institutions. It also anticipates the use of artificial intelligence in the organization and cross-referencing of data on biodiversity. Originality/Value: The project is innovative because it adapts an open-source tool to the reality of a collection of Amazonian wood, creating an accessible, scalable and replicable digital system that combines technology with the conservation of scientific and biological heritage.