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ISO standards, test suites, best-practice guides…

The PDF Association publishes a variety of documents and other resources for those interested in leveraging PDF technology, and as of Q4 2021, also sells the ISO standards relating to PDF technology as developed by ISO TC 171 SC 2.

In addition to formal ISO standards many PDF Association publications developed through our publications process are freely available.

PDF Association members may access process documents and drafts of upcoming ISO standards via the Member Area.

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Accessible 3D content

This page provides links to 3rd party resources pertaining to making 3D models accessible.



Print workflow and metadata

These print workflow and metadata standards specify the intended appearance, processing steps, or job tickets for printed products through the use of existing PDF features.



MIL-STD-31000 Technical Data Packages (TDPs)

The US DoD MIL-STD-31000 standard describes requirements for preparing technical data packages (TDPs) which can be packaged in 3D PDF files.



ISO 16613 (PDF/VCR)

PDF/VCR enables variable data printing applications using PDF template-based variable content substitution and a framework for in-RIP variable content merging.



ISO 16612 (PDF/VT)

The ISO 16612 family of standards defines PDF/VT for supporting variable data and high-volume transactional printing. PDF/VT builds on top of PDF/X.



ISO 15930 (PDF/X)

The ISO 15930 family of standards define PDF/X, which support the graphic arts and professional printing sectors.



RFC 8118 (application/pdf Media Type)

RFC 8118 defines the application/pdf Media Type and provides an overview of PDF fragment identifiers.



Understanding Blockchain’s Role and Risks in Trusted Systems

This document provides guidance on the use of blockchain for information governance professionals responsible for information assets within their organizations.



Concept of Operations for DLA Procurement of Weapon System Parts using 3D Technical Data

This paper describes a proposed set of actions for enabling the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to use three-dimensional (3D) technical data in its daily operations.



Cal Poly Graphic Communications PDF/VT Test File Suite 0.1

This collection of four sets of graphically-rich, robust, valid PDF/VT files facilitates testing and demonstrating products claiming the ability to consume files that conform to the ISO 16612-2 PDF/VT standard.