PDF/X Validator
Check your PDF files for compliance with PDF/X standards (PDF/X-1a, PDF/X-3, PDF/X-4)
About PDF/X Standards:
PDF/X is a subset of PDF designed for reliable, high-quality printing. Common standards include:
- PDF/X-1a: CMYK only, no transparency, all fonts embedded
- PDF/X-3: Allows color-managed workflows (CMYK + spot colors)
- PDF/X-4: Supports transparency and layers (PDF 1.6+)
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🔍 PDF X Validator – Verify PDF Standards & Accessibility Compliance
Ensure your PDF meets professional and regulatory standards using EarnApki’s PDF X Validator. Whether you need to confirm PDF/X for printing, PDF/A for long-term archiving, or PDF/UA for accessibility, our tool validates compliance instantly, directly in your browser.
No installation. No sign-up. Completely free.
✅ Why Use a PDF X Validator?
- 🖨️ Print-ready compliance (PDF/X): catch color, font, and bleed issues before sending to print accelq.com+8helpx.adobe.com+8docs.datalogics.com+8
- 📚 Archival standard (PDF/A): ensures future access and preservation
- ♿ Accessibility (PDF/UA): validated structure and tags for screen readers and WCAG compliance
- 🚀 Batch validation & clear reports: process multiple PDFs and download a breakdown of errors and warnings
- 🔧 No software needed: run everything in-browser via secure SSL—files are deleted immediately
🧠 How Does the PDF X Validator Work?
- Upload your PDF (supports PDF/X, PDF/A, PDF/UA)
- Choose the standards to check
- Click Validate
- Review a detailed, standards-based compliance report
- Download XML or JSON results for audit workflows
Our validator uses trusted protocols like VeraPDF (PDF/A, PDF/UA) and Acrobat Preflight (PDF/X) under the hood pdf-online.com+2accelq com+2helpx.adobe.com+2accelq.com+8pdfix.net+8helpx.adobe.com+8pdf-online.comstackoverflow.com.
🌟 Core Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| PDF/X Validation | Ensures print compliance—ICC profiles, bleeds, and fonts correct accelq.com+4helpx.adobe.com+4stackoverflow.com+4 |
| PDF/A Validation | Checks archive compliance—fonts, color profiles, metadata |
| PDF/UA & Accessibility | Tag checks, structure validation, and screen reader compatibility |
| Batch Processing | Upload multiple files; download consolidated reports |
| Comprehensive Reports | Detailed pass/fail checks with remediation steps |
| Secure & Private | SSL upload and instant file deletion—no data stored |
🎯 Use Cases
- Graphic designers and print houses confirming PDF/X before commercial printing
- Librarians and publishers ensure PDF/A archival compliance
- Webmasters and ADA auditors validating accessibility via PDF/UA
- Quality control teams working with PDF creation systems (InDesign, Acrobat)
- Regulated industries needing proof of standards compliance (legal, healthcare)
🔗 Internal Links
This validator complements other EarnApki tools:
- 🔹 PDF Compressor – reduce file size before validation
- 🔹 PDF Linearizer – improve web viewability
- 🔹 PDF Accessibility Tagger – auto-tag PDFs for better compliance
- 🔹 PDF Extract Text – retrieve text before re-validating
🌐 External References
- Adobe Acrobat Preflight verifies PDF/X and adds compliance steps pdf-online.com+4helpx.adobe.com+4stackoverflow.com+4civicplus.com+3stackoverflow.com+3pdfix.net+3pdf-online.com+8helpx.adobe.com+8pdfix.net+8pdfix.netcontinualengine.com
- VeraPDF is the industry-standard for PDF/A and PDF/UA validation
- PDFix Validator provides free PDF/UA checking via browser at pdfix.net
- CivicPlus outlines PDF accessibility best practices and reporting tools at.com+1skynettechnologies.com+1
🛡️ Privacy & Security
Files are encrypted in transit and processed securely in-memory. We do not store or share your documents. Everything is automatically deleted after validation—no login or tracking.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What do PDF/X, PDF/A, and PDF/UA each ensure?
- PDF/X: print accuracy—colors, bleeds, fonts
- PDF/A: archival fidelity—long-term readability
- PDF/UA: accessibility via tags and structured layout
Q: Can I validate multiple files at once?
Yes, batch validation is supported along with consolidated reports.
Q: How does this differ from Acrobat?
Our tool is free, browser-based, and requires no software—ideal for quick audits.
Q: Can I download results?
Yes—export reports in XML or JSON for documentation and compliance logs.
Q: Is my data safe?
Absolutely—secure uploads, no storage, automatic deletion.
🚀 Begin Validating Your PDFs Now
Make sure your documents meet professional standards for print, archives, or accessibility. Use EarnApki’s PDF X Validator—fast, precise, secure, and free.