PDF/A Validator

This tool inspects a PDF document to determine whether it conforms to PDF/A archival standards (ISO 19005). It analyzes critical areas such as font embedding, color management, transparency, metadata, and embedded ICC profiles. The result is a concise conformance status plus a detailed list of nonconformances.
Conceptually, the tool translates PDF structure into a rule set and applies automated checks to each criterion. It ingests the file, executes the checks, aggregates findings, and returns a structured report that highlights violations and compliance gaps. It supports single-file validation and batch workflows via API, enabling automation in ingestion pipelines or archival workflows.
Who benefits: records managers, librarians, legal and compliance teams, IT professionals, and auditors responsible for long-term preservation. Unique value lies in deterministic rule evaluation, standardized reporting, and clear remediation guidance; outputs are suitable for compliance documentation, procurement, and governance reviews. The tool returns a pass/fail status, a prioritized issue list with rule IDs and pages affected, and exportable reports in JSON or XML formats for downstream processing.