Callas Software PdfaPilot

Automated PDF/A conversion and validation tool

About this software

callas pdfaPilot is a PDF checking, correction and conversion engine designed for long-term archiving and accessibility workflows. It validates and converts PDFs, office documents, images and emails into searchable PDF or PDF/A files, supporting PDF/A-1/2/3 and machine-verifiable PDF/UA checks. Available as desktop, server, CLI, SDK and Acrobat plug-in, it integrates via watched folders, command-line, REST API or direct SDK embedding for automated enterprise workflows.

Licenses & prices

Standard

Standard edition provides core desktop features for PDF/A validation and conversion without advanced server or SDK capabilities.

Pdfapilot desktop

Desktop application for interactive PDF/A validation, conversion, and preflight with visual inspection tools.

Pdfapilot license server

Centralized license manager providing floating license distribution and usage tracking for PdfaPilot installations.

Pdfapilot sdk server

Server-based SDK exposing PdfaPilot PDF/A conversion and validation APIs for integration into enterprise applications.

Pdfapilot process-cartridge

Process cartridge module adding predefined automated workflows for PDF/A conversion, validation, and post-processing tasks.

Pdfapilot cli

Command-line interface for batch PDF/A validation, conversion, and automated processing in scripts and pipelines.

Pdfapilot server

Headless server platform for automated PDF/A validation, conversion, and large-scale document processing via APIs.

Pdfapilot credits-cartridge

Licensing cartridge that allocates consumable processing credits used for server-side PdfaPilot operations.

Purchase

Callas Software PdfaPilot

Callas Software PdfaPilot
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€150.27
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Benefits

  • Archive conversion: Converts PDFs, office files, images and emails into searchable PDF/A files.
  • Standards compliance: Supports PDF/A-1, PDF/A-2 and PDF/A-3 and machine-verifiable PDF/UA checks.
  • Integration options: Supports watched folders, CLI, REST API, SDK and Acrobat plug-in integration.
  • Email and invoice handling: Customizable email-to-PDF conversion and ZUGFeRD electronic invoice support.
  • Accessibility tools: Checks machine-verifiable PDF/UA rules and provides structured views for manual review.

Available languages

  • English
  • German

Support information

  • Documentation and guides: Comprehensive online documentation and step-by-step guides are available on the publisher help portal.
  • Release notes: Release notes and version history for desktop and server editions are published on the product pages.
  • License management: License activation, deactivation and License Server options are documented in support articles.
  • Downloads available: Downloads for desktop, server and CLI installers are provided from the publisher website.
  • Knowledge base: Support portal and knowledge base provide troubleshooting and configuration guidance.

Frequently asked questions

What is Callas Software PdfaPilot used for?
A tool for validating and converting PDF files to PDF/A, and for generating compliance reports to support archival and regulatory document management.
How does PdfaPilot check and report PDF/A compliance?
It validates PDFs against PDF/A criteria and produces validation reports that identify non‑compliant elements and suggest remediation or conversion actions.
Can PdfaPilot be integrated into automated workflows and batch processes?
Yes; it provides command‑line and programmatic interfaces to enable batch processing and integration into document production, archiving, or quality‑control workflows.
What outputs and logs does PdfaPilot produce for audit and quality control?
It produces PDF/A‑compliant output files along with validation reports and logs that document issues found, conversion steps taken, and file status for audits.