Convert PDF files to PDF/A for long-term archiving
Convert your PDF files to PDF/A standard with ViewCompanion
With ViewCompanion Premium you can convert all your existing PDF files to PDF/A conformance for long-term preservation and archiving.
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PDF/A is an ISO-standardized (ISO 19005) version of the PDF format specialized for use in the archiving and long-term preservation of electronic documents. The conformance process ensures that the document can be reproduced the same way using any software in years to come.
A PDF/A compliant document must be 100% self-contained and all information necessary for displaying it in the same manner must be embedded into the file. This includes, but is not limited to, text, images, vector graphics, fonts, and color space information.
Many industries and government bodies require compliance with specific archiving standards, and PDF/A is often the preferred format. For instance, legal, financial, and healthcare sectors frequently mandate the use of PDF/A for document archiving. Converting your documents to PDF/A ensures compliance with these standards, protecting your organization from potential legal and regulatory issues.
ViewCompanion Premium supports conversion of PDF files to the following PDF/A conformance levels:
- PDF/A-1b
- PDF/A-2b
- PDF/A-3b
- PDF/A-2u
- PDF/A-3u
- PDF/A-4
- PDF/A-4e
PDF/A-1 offers a more limited feature set compared to newer standards.
For best results, we recommend using PDF/A-2b or higher, as some documents may not fully conform to PDF/A-1 due to their content.
The b (basic) level ensures that visual appearance is preserved, while the u (Unicode) level also guarantees that text is searchable and properly mapped using Unicode.
PDF/A-3 allows embedding of additional files within the PDF, while PDF/A-4 provides improved flexibility and is based on newer PDF standards.
ViewCompanion Premium includes the following PDF/A conversion tools:
- Convert active document to PDF/A: Creates a PDF/A-compliant copy of the currently open document.
- Batch convert PDF files to PDF/A: Converts multiple selected files into PDF/A format and saves them to a user-defined output folder.
ViewCompanion Premium
ViewCompanion Premium is a powerful tool for viewing, converting, and processing PDF, CAD, and image files, with full support for PDF/A conversion. It enables you to create PDF/A-compliant documents for long-term archiving, ensuring consistency and standards compliance. Additional features like batch processing, OCR, and document cleanup help streamline your workflow.
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Do you need to add PDF to PDF/A conversion capability to your own application?
ScConverter may be what you're looking for; it can easily be integrated into your application, or server, by using either the COM interface, or by using ordinary DLL import.
scConverter can in addition to converting PDF files to PDF/A, merge PDF files, split PDF files and convert PDF to an extensive list of output formats which includes for example TIFF, DXF, PNG, JPG and DWF.
A description of all features can be found by clicking the link below:
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