# Scan containers

Containers provide a standard packaging format for applications, but container images can be opaque, leading to problems identifying the software and vulnerabilities they contain.

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Learn more about [container security](https://snyk.io/learn/container-security/).
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## Snyk Container functions

Snyk Container provides tools and integrations for quickly finding and fixing these vulnerabilities.

This allows you to create images with security built-in from the start.

## Snyk Container integrations

Snyk Container provides a range of integrations for importing Projects into Snyk. These integrations support a range of different workflows.

See [Snyk Container - integrations](https://docs.snyk.io/~/changes/m2hJeDrttXy2N83AnRjM/integrations/snyk-container-integrations) for details on available integrations.


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