Validate PDFs and Other File Types in AIQ

Recommended guidance

FileAIQ Download/Exportcan are supported scenarios seem to be supported by the tool but validation ofvalidate downloaded fileor seemsgenerated to be supported for Excel and CSV file types . Does the tool support validation of other file typescontent such as PDF?

PDFs

Yes,and PDFother files when the test defines what should be checked. Choose the validation method based on the file type, expected content, dynamic values, and evidence requirements.

Validation options

• Text extraction for PDFs or documents when content must match expected values.
• Metadata checks such as file name, size, page count, or generated timestamp rules.
• Binary or checksum checks when the exact file must match.
• Visual or screenshot-based checks only when content extraction is supportednot sufficient.

Best practices

1. Control dynamic values such as dates, IDs, and totals before comparing files.
2. Store expected reference files in Scenarioa Editor.reviewed repository or approved project location.
3. Verify download location, browser policy, and file permissions.
4. Attach clear evidence when file validation fails.

See PDF Content Extractor for more information.