Convert PDF to PDF/A with layers (optional content)

[Patrik Kral]

Hi, every time I use Syncfusion to convert a PDF to either PDF/A-2b or PDF/A-3b, it removes the layers (optional content). It keeps the content as part of the page rather than in a layer. I know that layers have been supported since PDF/A-2. Does anyone know how to convert the PDF to preserve the layers?

Thanks a lot.

[Irfana Jaffer Sadhik]

Hi Patrik,

Currently we are analyzing on the reported behavior with the provided details on our end and we will share the further details on March 19th, 2025.

Regards,

Irfana J.

[Irfana Jaffer Sadhik]

Hi Patrik,

We have confirmed the issue “Preservation issue occurs with layers when converting PDF to PDF/A” as a defect in our product and we will include the fix in weekly release on 1st April, 2025.

 

Please use the below feedback link to track the status of the reported bug.

https://www.syncfusion.com/feedback/66355/preservation-issue-occurs-with-layers-when-converting-pdf-to-pdf-a

 

 

Note: If you require a patch for the reported issue in any of our Essential Studio Main or SP release version, then kindly let us know the version, so that we can provide a patch in that version based on our SLA policy.

 

Disclaimer: “Inclusion of this solution in the weekly release may change due to other factors including but not limited to QA checks and works reprioritization.”

Regards,

Irfana J

[Rangarajan Ashokan]

Hi Patrik,

We have included the fix for the reported issue “Layers not preserved while converting the PDF to PDF/A conversion" in our weekly release (v29.1.35). Please use the below link to download our latest NuGet.

 

https://www.nuget.org/packages/Syncfusion.Pdf.Net.Core/29.1.35

 

Root cause:

While converting the PDF document to PDF/A, the order value from OC properties is removed by improper condition which leads to the issue.

Regards,

Rangarajan.