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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.


This flyer offers an introduction to the PDF Association for industry and users alike. It … Read more

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Anlässlich der PDF Days Europe 2018 veröffentlichte die PDF Association die Broschüre “PDF Products & … Read more

This flyer reviews the first three parts of the PDF/A standard.

PDF/UA is the common name for ISO 14289. An international standard approved in 2012, PDF/UA … Read more

Im August 2011 veröffentlichte die ISO (International Organization for Standar- dization) nach über dreijähriger, weltweiter … Read more

This flyer explains the specification for PDF/VT, a.k.a. ISO 16612-2. PDF/VT addresses the requirements of … Read more

PDF/A ist ein ISO-Standard für die Verwendung des PDF-For- mats in der Langzeitarchivierung elektronischer Dokumente. … Read more

PDF/UA ist die gebräuchliche Bezeichnung für ISO 14289-1 – ein internationaler Standard, der im August … Read more

Zum Download eines einzelnen Flyers bitte auf das Flyerbild klicken. Globale und offene ISO-Standards für … Read more

Download the English version of the PDF Association, PDF/A, PDF/UA and PDF/VT standards to learn … Read more

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