Overview
This article explains how to convert PDF documents to PDF/A format using the GroupDocs.Conversion.LowCode Document Conversion Plugin for .NET. GroupDocs Document Conversion Plugins are lightweight, single-purpose tools that make file conversion simple and efficient for .NET developers.
About Document Conversion Plugins
GroupDocs Document Conversion Plugins are built on our enterprise-grade GroupDocs.Conversion SDK. These plugins support converting PDF, Word, and Excel files, and are designed for cross-platform use on Windows, macOS, and Linux under .NET 6+. Each plugin offers a lightweight, fixed-price solution for a specific conversion (e.g., PDF → PDF/A), making them ideal for developers who need a simple, focused tool.
Prerequisites
- .NET 6.0 or later
- A valid license file (
GroupDocs.Conversion.LowCode.lic) - Source PDF file to convert
Installation
To install the GroupDocs.Conversion.LowCode package, run the following command in your terminal:
dotnet add package GroupDocs.Conversion.LowCode
Code Example
The following example demonstrates how to convert a PDF file to PDF/A in C#:
using GroupDocs.Conversion.LowCode;
// Set your license
License.Set("GroupDocs.Conversion.LowCode.lic");
// Create a converter for a PDF file
var converter = new PdfToPdfaConverter("source.pdf");
// Convert to PDF/A
converter.Convert("output.pdf");
VB.NET Example
Imports GroupDocs.Conversion.LowCode
' Set your license
License.Set("GroupDocs.Conversion.LowCode.lic")
' Create a converter for a PDF file
Dim converter As New PdfToPdfaConverter("source.pdf")
' Convert to PDF/A
converter.Convert("output.pdf")
F# Example
open GroupDocs.Conversion.LowCode
// Set your license
License.Set("GroupDocs.Conversion.LowCode.lic")
// Create a converter for a PDF file
let converter = new PdfToPdfaConverter("source.pdf")
// Convert to PDF/A
converter.Convert("output.pdf")
Output
The resulting PDF/A file will be saved to the specified path (e.g., output.pdf). The converted file is suitable for long-term archiving and preserves the content and structure of the original PDF document.
Licensing
A valid license is required to use the API without evaluation limitations. You can obtain a free temporary license for testing: