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Get PDF Version

Quickly check the PDF specification version of a document.

Overview

The Get PDF Version tool reports the PDF specification version of an uploaded document (e.g., PDF 1.4, PDF 1.7, PDF 2.0). Knowing the version is useful for determining compatibility with specific viewers, validating compliance requirements, and understanding which PDF features the document may use.

How to Use

  1. Navigate to Get PDF Version from the Analysis menu.
  2. Upload your file using drag-and-drop, Browse Files, or cloud storage (Dropbox / Google Drive).
  3. Click Check to process.
  4. The PDF version is displayed on screen immediately.

Options

No options are required. The tool reads the version header from the PDF and reports it instantly.

Tips & Notes

Tip

PDF 1.7 (ISO 32000-1) is the most widely supported version. PDF 2.0 (ISO 32000-2) adds features like 256-bit AES encryption and improved accessibility, but older viewers may not support it fully.

Note

For a comprehensive document inspection beyond just the version, use Analyse PDF which includes the version along with many other properties.

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