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PDF/A

The District of Montana requires that all CM/ECF users file documents in PDF/A format.  PDF/A is an archival format which preserves the visual appearance of a document over time, independent of the tools and systems used to create or store the file.  PDF/A files are self-contained.  All of the information (fonts, characters, etc.) required to display a document the same way every time is embedded in the document.  This ensures the document can be reproduced far into the future.

Adobe Acrobat is the preferred software for creating PDF/A documents.  To create a PDF/A document from a scanner, make sure the Adobe settings are set to Recognize Text (OCR) and Make PDF/A-1b Compliant.  To convert a PDF file to a PDF/A file, select Save As and in the save as type drop-down menu choose PDF/A (*.pdf).

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