White Papers

You can find valuable knowledge about PDF and PDF/A in our white papers from the series "Understanding PDF". The fact that the white paper on PDF/A is downloaded many thousands of times per month speaks for the quality of the information it contains. We will be pleased to provide you with a personal consultation at any time.

"PDF Primer"

This white paper explains the basics of PDF. The knowledge it contains will enable you to better assess the areas in which PDF can be used and to determine the situations in which PDF can provide a solution to a specific problem.

Contents:

• What does PDF do and what is it for?
• How does PDF handle content?
• How is a PDF file structured?
• What options does PDF offer?
• What are the limitations of PDF?

White Paper: PDF Primer (PDF, 1 MB)

"PDF/A – the standard for long-term archiving"

This white paper introduces you to the secrets of PDF/A, the new ISO Standard for long-term archiving. You will learn about its strengths and limitations and get to know where it should be put to use.

Contents:

• Why the PDF/A Initiative?
• What is the PDF/A Standard?
• What is PDF/A-1a, PDF/A-1b, PDF/A-2?
• How should the PDF/A Standard be implemented?
• Does PDF/A provide answers to every question on long-term archiving?

White Paper: PDF/A – the standard for
long-term archiving (PDF, 1 MB)


You can also find much more information on PDF/A on our special PDF/A page.

"PDF/VT – the ISO Standard for Variable Data Printing (VDP) Applications"

Contents:

• The ISO Standard PDF/VT
• The difference between PDF/VT-1, PDF/VT-2 and PDF/VT-2s
• Where can I obtain a copy of the standard?
• The advantages of PDF/VT
• Where is the format used?
• Which tools are available?
• How has the market reacted?
• PDF/VT – a standard with a future

White Paper: PDF/VT – the ISO Standard for Variable Data Printing (VDP) Applications (PDF 320 KB)

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