"PDF/A files" refer to PDF documents created according to the ISO standard 19005. This particular type of PDF file was developed to enable long-term archiving and preservation of electronic documents. PDF/A files are designed to ensure the consistency and integrity of documents over a long period by adhering to certain standards and restrictions, such as embedding fonts and using color profiles.
Typical features of software in the area of "PDF/A files" include:
PDF/A compliance: The software allows for converting PDF documents to the PDF/A format or checking and adjusting existing PDF files for PDF/A compliance if necessary.
Verification and validation: The software provides features for verifying and validating PDF/A files to ensure they adhere to the PDF/A standards and were created correctly.
Automatic conversion: Some programs offer automatic conversion features to convert existing PDF documents to the PDF/A format without requiring manual steps from the user.
Font embedding: The software enables embedding fonts into the PDF/A document according to the PDF/A standards to ensure that the fonts remain available in the future.
Metadata management: The software provides features for managing metadata in PDF/A files, such as title, author, creation date, etc., to support long-term archiving.
Color management: Some programs offer color management features to ensure that colors are consistent and reproducible, which is important for the long-term archiving of documents.
Digital signature: The software allows for digitally signing PDF/A files to ensure the authenticity and integrity of the documents, especially for legal and compliance purposes.
