dragon PDF/A Converter

Enterprise-level PDF/A compliance - Enable your system to convert PDF files into long-term, audit-proof archivable PDF/A files – automatically, reliably, at scale and with the simplest handling.

How it Works

Why dragon PDF/A Converter?

Seamless REST API

Insert a simple POST request into any workflow and watch conversions happen in milliseconds.

Native Oracle Integration

Read and write BLOB data directly – no juggling files, no middleware headaches.

Absolute Compliance

Convert to PDF/A-1, PDF/A-2, or PDF/A-3 to meet ISO archiving standards and legal requirements.

Seamless APEX integration

Thanks to the integration with Apex Office Print (AOP) the dragon PDF/A Converter can be integrated directly into existing APEX reports and printing processes – without additional interfaces or media disruption. PDF/A-1 to PRDF/A-3 are now also possible with the ON-PREMISES Server Bronze or Silver license.

APEX Office Print (AOP) Support

Direct use in AOP templates and automated outputs
Integration via REST or PL/SQL into APEX workflows
PDF/A-1, PDF/A-2, and PDF/A-3 compliant

Cross-platform Fault Tolerance
and Professional Monitoring

Run it as a systemd service on Linux or as a Windows service – the choice is yours.

With detailed request tracking, auditors are satisfied and development teams are informed. Configurable host and port for deployment behind any reverse proxy or API gateway.

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How dragon PDF/A Converter works
in three simple steps

Send a POST request with the record's primary key and desired PDF/A variant to your dragon.pdf endpoint.

dragon.pdf retrieves the BLOB from Oracle and performs the conversion
Saves the file – updates or inserts
You receive a clean JSON response with success confirmation

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Built for today –
ready for tomorrow

Features

Features Overview

Automatic Restart

systemd keeps the service available even under high load.

Connection Pooling

Efficient Oracle sessions ensure low latency and high throughput.

Security-oriented Design

Wallet-capable credential storage, rate limiting hooks, and role-based access patterns.

Cloud and SQL Integrations

Connect to common cloud databases and analytics platforms.

Digital Signatures

Add legally binding signatures directly during conversion.

Extended Format Support

Export directly to PDF/A-2 and PDF/A-3 formats with embedded attachments.

Customer testimonials

What our users say

With Dragon PDF/A Converter, we have finally found a reliable solution for automated PDF archiving. The seamless Oracle integration and the REST API have revolutionized our compliance processes. Particularly impressive is the speed – PDF/A conversions in milliseconds with simultaneous highest quality and legal compliance.

Christoph Weiß

Director, WEMA - Weiß & Mallinger Engineering Office

www.weiss-mallinger.de

The implementation of Dragon PDF/A Converter was a turning point for our document management. The cross-platform compatibility and professional monitoring give us the security we need for our long-term archiving strategy. Audits are now a breeze – all PDF/A standards are automatically met.

Goudarz Khorassani

Director, SSP - Stainless Steel Processing GmbH

www.ssp-gmbh.com

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