PDF-A-3-DETAIL

PDF/A-3 profile with attachments — basis for Factur-X / ZUGFeRD.

Definition

PDF/A-3 (2012) supports AFRelationship to describe the relationship between visual PDF and embedded file (Source, Data, Alternative). Basis of the hybrid invoice Factur-X (FR), ZUGFeRD (DE) with UBL/CII XML embedded inside the PDF.

Origin

ISO 19005-3 published 2012.

Example in context

A SAP Factur-X invoice 12K contains a PDF/A-3 + attached CII XML, human- and machine-readable.

Related terms

• ISO 32000 PDF — parent standard.