BAD PDF Exception

Updated:June 9, 2025

The "ERROR-002" error occurs when the pdf_file parameter in the POST request is not detected as a PDF. Ensure you have a valid PDF with type=application/pdf.

Recommended Resolution

TipsEnsure the pdf_file parameter is of type application/pdf in the POST request.

Example of pdf_file proper syntax in cURL:

curl -X POST 'https://api.securedoc.com/v1/document-services/pdfs/redact-text?words_to_redact=IRON' \
  -H 'accept: */*' \
  -H 'Content-Type: multipart/form-data' \
  -F 'pdf_file=@YOUR_PDF_DOCUMENT.pdf;type=application/pdf'

curl -X POST 'https://api.securedoc.com/v1/document-services/pdfs/redact-text?words_to_redact=IRON' \
  -H 'accept: */*' \
  -H 'Content-Type: multipart/form-data' \
  -F 'pdf_file=@YOUR_PDF_DOCUMENT.pdf;type=application/pdf'

SHELL

Refer to the final line for proper usage:

-F 'pdf_file=@YOUR_PDF_DOCUMENT.pdf;type=application/pdf'

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