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Best PDF Archiving Standards (PDF/A) for Corporate Compliance

Ensure your company's digital records remain readable 20+ years into the future by adhering to ISO archiving standards.

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What is PDF/A?

PDF/A is an ISO-standardized version of the Portable Document Format designed specifically for long-term preservation of electronic records. Unlike standard PDFs, PDF/A forbids features that impede future readability, such as external font linking, executable scripts, or audio streams.

Core Rules of Archival Compliance:

- All fonts must be embedded directly inside the file container. - Device-independent color spaces must be specified. - Passwords and encryption are prohibited in strict archival states so records remain accessible to future auditors.

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Why are external font links banned in PDF/A?

Because if an external website hosting that font goes offline in 10 years, the document would become unreadable!

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