Create a PDF/A-compliant file

PDF/A compliance is used primarily for creating archival documents. You can create PDF/A-compliant files using either the PDF/A-1b:2005 (CMYK) or PDF/A-1b:2005 (RGB) standard.

Note: For PDF/A compliance, a document cannot contain encryption or scripts.
  1. From the authoring application, choose FileĀ > Print, and choose Adobe PDF as the printer.
  2. Click Properties (Windows) or choose PDF Options from the pop-up menu (Mac OS).
  3. Choose the desired PDF/A option from the settings menu.
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