PDF to PDF/A
PDF/A is the ISO standard for long-term archiving. It embeds everything the file needs (fonts, color) so it stays readable years from now. Convert any PDF to PDF/A here.
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How to pdf to pdf/a
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Select the PDF to archive.
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Click PDF to PDF/A.
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Download your PDF/A file.
Frequently asked questions
What is PDF/A?
PDF/A is an ISO-standardized version of PDF made for archiving. It forbids features that hurt long-term readability and embeds fonts and color profiles so the file is self-contained.
Why convert to PDF/A?
Many courts, governments and records systems require PDF/A for submissions because it guarantees the document looks the same decades later.
Does converting to PDF/A change how it looks?
No. The visible content stays the same. The converter embeds fonts and color data and removes elements that are not allowed in PDF/A.
Which PDF/A version is produced?
The tool produces a widely-compatible PDF/A file suitable for archiving and submission requirements.
Is it free and private?
Yes. It is free with no watermark, and your file is deleted from the secure server right after download.
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