Why do we need PDF/A?
The large amount of content that can be embedded in PDFs can cause problems for long-term archiving, as it may conflict with long-term preservation requirements (e.g. because PDFs are not self-contained - they may use system fonts and other external content). PDF/A is designed to ensure that documents remain readable, accessible and able to provide their content in the long term.
What are the disadvantages of PDF/A?
Graphical elements may be lost when converting to this format.
So when to convert?
When you need to archive a document for a long period of time (e.g. in a trusted electronic archive)
More information
- Requirements for long-term archiving of electronic documents
- Electronic archiving of documents in Signi
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