Validate PDF/A
Validate PDF/A checks a document against the archival standard and tells you plainly whether it passes. Instead of a vague yes or no, it reports the specific compliance problems — an embedded font that is missing, a forbidden annotation, a colour space that is not profile-based — so you know exactly what to fix before submitting to a records system.
How to use Validate PDF/A
- Upload the PDF you want checked.
- Press Validate PDF/A and wait for the full compliance scan.
- Read the result: it reports whether the document conforms and which rules failed.
- Fix any reported issues — often by converting the file with PDF to PDF/A — and validate again.
Validate PDF/A FAQ
What does a failure mean for my document?
It means the file would be rejected by archival or court systems that enforce PDF/A. The report tells you which rule was broken so you can correct it.
Which versions of PDF/A are supported?
The validator checks against the widely used PDF/A profiles. Check the reported profile to confirm it matches what your records team requires.
Can I fix a failed file here?
Not directly — use PDF to PDF/A to rebuild it under the standard, then validate the result. If it still fails, rebuild the source document.