Error Converting from PDF to PDF/A format in NodeJs

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I am trying to convert a file from PDF to PDF/A format. The conversion seems to be working in my local environment but not in QA/Staging. The code is very straight forward and shouldnt be causing issues. I am attaching the json response as well as the ResultConvertToPDFALog.xml for reference.

Json response:

{\"errorCode\":1,\"errorText\":\"Error convert to PDF/A\",\"fileNameResult\":\"\",\"fileNameLogResult\":\"/tmp/tmp.xml\"}"

ResultConvertToPDFALog:

<Compliance Name="Log" Operation="Validation" Target="PDF/A-1A"><Version>1.0</Version><Copyright>Copyright (c) 2001-2024 Aspose Pty Ltd. All Rights Reserved.</Copyright><Date>4/15/2025 4:27:01 PM</Date><File Version="1.4" Name="af55ea89958abf3503ca450b-1744734414565.pdf" Pages="5"><Security /><Catalog /><Header /><Annotationsappuser@getonbackgroundjobs-74cfd87df-965zc:

I am using ES6 format, here is my code.

 const pdfAFilePath = `/tmp/${fileName.replace('.pdf', 'a.pdf')}`;
        const tmpXmlPath = '/tmp/tmp.xml';
        logger.info(`pdfAFilePath: ${pdfAFilePath}`);
        const AsposePdfModule = await AsposePdf();
        logger.info('Converting to PDF/A...');
        const json = AsposePdfModule.AsposePdfConvertToPDFA(
          filePath,
          AsposePdfModule.PdfFormat.PDF_A_1A,
          filePath,
          tmpXmlPath
        );
        logger.error(`AsposePdfConvertToPDFA => ${JSON.stringify(json)}`);
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@chaythanya

It seems you are encountering an error while converting a PDF to PDF/A format in your QA/Staging environment, while it works fine in your local setup. The error message indicates an issue with the conversion process, specifically returning an error code of 1 with the text “Error convert to PDF/A”.

Here are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue:

  1. Check Environment Differences: Ensure that the versions of the Aspose library and any dependencies are the same in both your local and QA/Staging environments. Differences in library versions can lead to discrepancies in functionality.

  2. Validate Input PDF: Before conversion, validate the input PDF file to ensure it meets the requirements for PDF/A conversion. You can use the validation method provided by Aspose to check if the document is compliant with the PDF/A standards.

  3. Review Log Files: The log file generated during the conversion process (ResultConvertToPDFALog.xml) can provide insights into what went wrong. Look for any specific errors or warnings in that log file that might indicate issues with the PDF structure or content.

  4. Error Handling: Implement error handling in your code to capture and log more detailed information about the conversion process. This can help identify the exact point of failure.

  5. Sample Code: Here’s a simplified version of how you might structure your conversion code, ensuring you handle potential errors:

    const pdfAFilePath = `/tmp/${fileName.replace('.pdf', 'a.pdf')}`;
const tmpXmlPath = '/tmp/tmp.xml';
logger.info(`pdfAFilePath: ${pdfAFilePath}`);
const AsposePdfModule = await AsposePdf();
logger.info('Converting to PDF/A...');

try {
    const json = await AsposePdfModule.AsposePdfConvertToPDFA(
        filePath,
        AsposePdfModule.PdfFormat.PDF_A_1A,
        pdfAFilePath,
        tmpXmlPath
    );
    logger.info(`Conversion result: ${JSON.stringify(json)}`);
} catch (error) {
    logger.error(`Conversion failed: ${error.message}`);
}

  6. Testing with Different PDF/A Standards: If the issue persists, try converting to different PDF/A standards (e.g., PDF/A-1B, PDF/A-2A) to see if the problem is specific to the PDF/A-1A format.

If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to Aspose support with detailed logs and the specific PDF file you are trying to convert for further assistance.