PDF files have different versions, each with unique features and compatibility standards. Changing the version of a PDF can be important when specific versions are required for compatibility with certain devices, software, or regulatory requirements. For instance, you may need to use an older PDF version when archiving or sharing files with users using older software. This article will introduce how to change the version of a PDF document in Python using Spire.PDF for Python.
Install Spire.PDF for Python
This scenario requires Spire.PDF for Python and plum-dispatch v1.7.4. They can be easily installed in your Windows through the following pip command.
pip install Spire.PDF
If you are unsure how to install, please refer to this tutorial: How to Install Spire.PDF for Python on Windows
Change PDF Version in Python
Spire.PDF for Python supports PDF versions ranging from 1.0 to 1.7. To convert a PDF file to a different version, simply set the desired version using the PdfDocument.FileInfo.Version property. The detailed steps are as follows.
- Create an object of the PdfDocument class.
- Load a sample PDF document using the PdfDocument.LoadFromFile() method.
- Change the version of the PDF document to a newer or older version using the PdfDocument.FileInfo.Version property.
- Save the resulting document using the PdfDocument.SaveToFile() method.
- Python
from spire.pdf.common import *
from spire.pdf import *
# Create an object of the PdfDocument class
pdf = PdfDocument()
# Load a PDF document
pdf.LoadFromFile("Example.pdf")
# Change the version of the PDF to version 1.7
pdf.FileInfo.Version = PdfVersion.Version1_7
# Save the resulting document
pdf.SaveToFile("ChangePDFVersion.pdf")
pdf.Close()
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