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December 12, 2023
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converting PDF files into PDF/A 2b

  • December 12, 2023
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I am trying to batch convert PDFs into PDF/A files for archive and am able to convert the Preflight PDFA profile but I cannot actually convert the file to PDF/A. Here is the error message I am getting --

 

"The document has been saved, however, it could not be converted according to the selected standard profile: Convert to PDF/A. Please use the Preflight with the profile "Convert to PDF/A" in order to identify those properties of the document which prevent it from being compliant to this profile."

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    Abambo
    Abambo
    Community Expert
    December 13, 2023

    What happens when you do what Adobe Acrobat suggests?

    ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
    Van29465308h9bn
    Van29465308h9bnAuthor
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    December 13, 2023

    same error message no matter what preflight profile I use - Adobe seems to be no help when seeking answers to this.


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    Amal.
    Community Manager
    Amal.Community Manager
    Community Manager
    December 13, 2023

    ++ Adding to the discussion

     

    What is the workflow/steps you are doing to convert batch files to PDF/A? A small video recording of the same would be very helpful.

     

    Also make sure you have the application updated to the latest version 23.08.2042X from the help manu > check for udates and reboot the computer once.

     

    Also, please go through the help article https://www.adobe.com/acrobat/hub/how-to-convert-pdf-to-pdfa.html and the similar discussion with correct answer marked https://community.adobe.com/t5/acrobat-discussions/convert-pdf-to-pdf-a-batch-process/td-p/9474446 and check

     

    ~Amal

    Van29465308h9bn
    Van29465308h9bnAuthor
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    December 13, 2023

    If anyone has any insight as to the fix for this PLEASE follow up. Thank you! I have batches of 100+ PDF documents that are anywhere from 50-140 pages and direly need to batch process. 

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