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{
  "convert": "rtf-pdf",
  "multiple": true,
  "from": "rtf",
  "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 RTF 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 RTF 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": "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": "RTF (Rich Text Format) is a widely supported document format that preserves basic text styling, fonts, and simple images, but lacks advanced layout features. When converting to PDF, the output will maintain the visual style of the RTF, but complex formatting, embedded objects, and advanced Word-specific features may not carry over. Page range selection allows you to export only the needed portion of the document.",
  "type": "document",
  "operation": "convert"
}