How to normalise the pdf version across a batch of documents
- Step 1Upload a PDF from the batch — Process each PDF through the version converter individually (Pro batch support available).
- Step 2Select the target version — Choose the version required by your pipeline (e.g., 1.6 or 1.7).
- Step 3Convert and download — Save the normalised PDF.
- Step 4Feed into the pipeline — Process the version-normalised PDF through your automation workflow.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check what version a PDF is?+
Open the PDF in Acrobat and check File > Properties > Description > PDF Version. Or inspect the first line of the raw PDF file (%PDF-1.x).
Can I script batch version normalisation?+
Use a PDF processing library such as iText, PyPDF2, or Ghostscript for scripted batch normalisation in a CI/CD or RPA workflow.
What is the most common target version for enterprise workflows?+
PDF 1.6 and 1.7 are the most widely supported versions across enterprise PDF processing tools and document management systems.
Privacy first
All PDF processing runs locally in your browser using PDF-lib and pdf.js. No file is ever uploaded — only metadata counters are saved for signed-in dashboard stats.