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{
  "convert": "doc-pdf",
  "multiple": true,
  "from": "doc",
  "to": "pdf",
  "controls": [
    {
      "type": "number",
      "name": "from_page",
      "label": "From Page",
      "optional": true,
      "range": {
        "min": 1,
        "max": 10000
      },
      "desc": "Specifies the first page to include in the PDF export. Leave blank to start from the first page."
    },
    {
      "type": "number",
      "name": "to_page",
      "label": "To Page",
      "optional": true,
      "range": {
        "min": 1,
        "max": 10000
      },
      "desc": "Specifies the last page to include in the PDF export. Leave blank to include all pages until the end."
    },
    {
      "type": "dropdown",
      "name": "pdf_version",
      "label": "PDF Version",
      "options": [
        {
          "label": "Default (1.7)",
          "value": "1.7"
        },
        {
          "label": "PDF/A-1a (Archival, Accessible)",
          "value": "PDF/A-1a"
        },
        {
          "label": "PDF/A-2b (Archival, Better Image Support)",
          "value": "PDF/A-2b"
        }
      ],
      "defaultValue": "1.7",
      "desc": "Specifies the PDF standard to use. PDF/A variants are intended for long-term archiving and may restrict some features."
    },
    {
      "type": "checkbox",
      "name": "embed_fonts",
      "label": "Embed Fonts",
      "defaultValue": true,
      "desc": "Ensures that all fonts used in the document are embedded into the PDF for consistent display on all devices."
    },
    {
      "type": "dropdown",
      "name": "image_compression",
      "label": "Image Compression",
      "options": [
        {
          "label": "None (retain original quality)",
          "value": "none"
        },
        {
          "label": "Low (smallest size)",
          "value": "low"
        },
        {
          "label": "Medium (balanced)",
          "value": "medium"
        },
        {
          "label": "High (better quality)",
          "value": "high"
        }
      ],
      "defaultValue": "medium",
      "desc": "Determines the compression level for embedded images in the PDF. Lower compression preserves quality but increases file size."
    },
    {
      "type": "checkbox",
      "name": "tagged_pdf",
      "label": "Tagged PDF (Accessibility)",
      "defaultValue": false,
      "desc": "Creates a tagged PDF with document structure and reading order for assistive technologies like screen readers."
    },
    {
      "type": "checkbox",
      "name": "export_bookmarks",
      "label": "Export Bookmarks",
      "defaultValue": true,
      "desc": "Converts Word headings into clickable bookmarks in the PDF for easy navigation."
    },
    {
      "type": "checkbox",
      "name": "export_comments",
      "label": "Export Comments",
      "defaultValue": false,
      "desc": "Includes document comments in the PDF output."
    },
    {
      "type": "checkbox",
      "name": "export_track_changes",
      "label": "Export Track Changes",
      "defaultValue": false,
      "desc": "Preserves visible markup from tracked changes in the PDF."
    },
    {
      "type": "checkbox",
      "name": "password_protect",
      "label": "Password Protect PDF",
      "defaultValue": false,
      "desc": "Applies a password to restrict opening of the PDF. You will be prompted for the password during conversion."
    },
    {
      "type": "checkbox",
      "name": "restrict_editing",
      "label": "Restrict Editing",
      "defaultValue": false,
      "desc": "Applies restrictions to prevent editing the PDF without a password."
    }
  ],
  "note": "Converting a DOC file to PDF preserves the legacy Word document's appearance as a fixed-layout format. Because DOC is an older binary format, certain newer Word features may not be present, and layout differences can occur if the document was last edited in older software. The page range options allow selective export, which is useful for partial document distribution.",
  "type": "document",
  "operation": "convert"
}