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Cannot turn scanned PDF to PDF/A

Forum|Forum|1 year ago
February 10, 2025
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Hi, I had to sign an offer and therefore had to print it and then scan it. The document is now available as PDF but when I try to save it to PDF/A it shows error.

JR Boulay

Community Expert

"I agree, but if I do so I need to have it officially recognized and cant do that."

I don't understand.

"Is there no way of transforming a PDF scan as a PDF/A?"

Please, follow the links provided by jane-e and answer her question.

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JR Boulay

Community Expert

Print, sign and scan a PDF file is an old school process.

Can't you use a digital signature?

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diana_5208Author

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I agree, but if I do so I need to have it officially recognized and cant do that.

Is there no way of transforming a PDF scan as a PDF/A?

jane-e

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@diana_5208

Does your PDF conform to the PDF/A standards?

Jane

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diana_5208Author

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I dont know what that means exactly or how to verify it 🙁

Diana Cáceres

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Climate Change | Water Sector | Integrity Management

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jane-e

Community Expert

@diana_5208

Your document needs to meet the specifications for the PDF/A Standard. What is your reason for using this Standard?

Learn about the PDF/A Standard here:

Jane

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