PDF Formats

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PDF/A (Archive)

for archiving and long-term preservation (no encryption, font embedding)

PDF/X (Exchange = Print production)

fonts embedded
CMYK or spot colors
PDF/X-1a:2001, blind exchange in CMYK + spot colors, based on PDF 1.3
- PDF/X-1a:2003, revision of PDF/X-1a:2001 based on PDF 1.4
PDF/X-4, Colour-managed, CMYK, gray, RGB or spot colour data are supported, as are PDF transparency and optional content.

PDF/E (Engineering)

for the creation of documents used in geospatial, construction and manufacturing workflows

PDF/UA (Universal Accessibility)

for assistive technology like screenreaders