Aspose.PDF FOSS
Aspose.PDF FOSS for Java
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PDF/A Compliance Fixes

PDF/A Compliance Fixes

Remediation Classes

Aspose.PDF FOSS for Java provides fix classes that correct non-compliant PDF/A structures by removing or modifying prohibited elements.

ActionFixes

ActionFixes removes action dictionaries that are forbidden under PDF/A standards:

ActionFixes fixes = new ActionFixes();
fixes.removeCatalogAA(parser, format, errorAction, result);
fixes.removePageAA(parser, format, errorAction, result);
fixes.removeWidgetAA(parser, format, errorAction, result);
fixes.removeForbiddenActions(parser, format, errorAction, result);

AnnotationFixes

AnnotationFixes corrects annotation structures that violate PDF/A rules, removing or modifying annotations that are not permitted in the target archival format.

FileStructureFixes

FileStructureFixes addresses structural issues at the file level such as embedded files, cross-reference stream format, and encryption settings that conflict with PDF/A requirements.

Validation First

Always run ActionRules.validate() and AnnotationRules.validate() before applying fixes to identify which specific violations are present. Fixes should be applied only to confirmed violations to avoid unintended side effects.

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