verapdf ☆
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Description:
Open-source industry-supported PDF/A validation
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: pdf pdfa validation archiving compliance document
Install: brew install verapdf
About:
VeraPDF is a free, open-source tool for validating PDF files against the PDF/A standards, ensuring long-term archiving and preservation. It provides detailed validation reports that identify compliance issues, making it essential for digital preservation workflows. The tool supports both single-file and batch processing capabilities.
Key Features:
  • PDF/A-1, 2, 3, and 4 compliance validation
  • Generates detailed validation reports in multiple formats
  • Command-line interface for automation and scripting
  • Supports batch processing of multiple files
  • Open-source with industry backing
Use Cases:
  • Validating archival documents for long-term storage compliance
  • Quality assurance in document management systems
  • Automated PDF compliance checking in CI/CD pipelines
  • Digital preservation workflow integration
Alternatives:
  • Acrobat Preflight – Adobe's commercial tool; more expensive but with GUI interface
  • pdfaPilot – Commercial solution with additional features but requires licensing
Version History
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Sep 16, 2025 2:00am 0 VERSION_BUMP 683e062c
Jan 10, 2025 2:11pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 783fdb8a
Sep 13, 2024 7:19pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 49706ea4
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