veraPDF 0.26: new PDF parser, new batch processor

veraPDF logo The latest beta of veraPDF, the industry-supported PDF/A conformance checker, is now available for public use.

Version 0.26 includes the first beta release of our purpose-built PDF parser and validation model. It can be used alongside the PDFBox parser to compare results.

In addition, veraPDF 0.26 includes a new batch processor that generates multi-item reports.

Users are asked to review the veraPDF documentation site for installation and user guides. Feedback is requested!

Highlights from the new release are below:

Conformance checker

added a new rule for embedded files to be associated with the document or its parts (PDF/A-3 only).

Application enhancements

first beta release of all-greenfield PDF/A validation available as a limited functionality app;
refactoring of sub component and application configuration for reproducible execution;
new Batch Processor produces multi-item reports;
batch processing is now stream/event driven, with event handlers for processing results;
Report structures are updated to accommodate batch processing.

Code Quality

publication of integration tests for greenfield components;
memory usage and execution times in test reports.

Test corpus

added 7 new test files to cover the new rule in the PDF/A-3 validation profile.

Download veraPDF 0.26

PDFBox version: https://software.verapdf.org/

Greenfield version:

Release notes

https://github.com/veraPDF/veraPDF-library/releases/latest

Call for testing

Please support our efforts by downloading and testing the software. If you encounter problems or would like to suggest improvements, please add them to the project’s GitHub issue tracker (https://github.com/veraPDF/veraPDF-library/issues).

Your feedback is very important as it helps us to improve the software.

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