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Overview

This node uses the CloudConvert service to convert PDF files to PDF/A format, which is a standardized version of PDF designed for long-term archiving and preservation. It supports converting PDFs to different PDF/A conformance levels such as PDF/A-1B, PDF/A-2B, and PDF/A-3B. This operation is useful for organizations needing to ensure their PDF documents meet archival standards for compliance, legal, or record-keeping purposes.

Use Case Examples

  1. Converting a regular PDF invoice to PDF/A-1B for long-term storage.
  2. Archiving legal documents by converting them to PDF/A-3B to ensure future accessibility and compliance.

Properties

Name Meaning
Authentication Method of authenticating with the CloudConvert API, either OAuth2 or API Key.
Binary Input Data Whether the input PDF file is provided as binary data in a specified binary property.
Input File Contents The text content of the PDF file to upload if not using binary input data.
Binary Property The name of the binary property containing the PDF file data if using binary input.
Conformance Level The PDF/A conformance level to convert the PDF to, such as PDF/A-1B, PDF/A-2B, or PDF/A-3B.

Output

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  • data - The resulting PDF/A file data after conversion.
  • fileName - The filename of the converted PDF/A file.
  • mimeType - The MIME type of the output file, typically application/pdf.

Dependencies

  • CloudConvert API

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the input PDF file is valid and not corrupted to avoid conversion errors.
  • Verify that the selected PDF/A conformance level is supported by the CloudConvert API.
  • Authentication errors may occur if the OAuth2 token or API key is invalid or expired; re-authenticate as needed.
  • If using binary input, confirm the binary property name matches the actual binary data property in the input item.

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