converting PDF files into PDF/A 2b

[Van29465308h9bn]

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."

[Van29465308h9bn]

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. 

[Abambo]

What happens when you do what Adobe Acrobat suggests?

[Van29465308h9bn]

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


Van Hope

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[Amal.]

++ 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]

The latest version does not allow me to create an action to batch process so the newer version will not work for me. One question - Does a .PDF file change to .PDF/A file type or does it remain as a .PDF file after conversion?

[Amal.]

Hi there,

What happens when you try create a batch process with the new version of Acrobat? Do you get any error message? If yes, please share the screenshot of the same for more clarity. A small video recording of the steps and the issue would be very helpful.

~Amal