🏛️ PDF to PDF/A

Convert your PDFs to PDF/A format for long-term archival and compliance with ISO standards.

📄 Upload PDF & Select PDF/A Version

PDF/A-1b
Basic conformance, visual reproduction
PDF/A-2b
Enhanced compression & digital signatures
PDF/A-3b
Allows embedded files & attachments

🎯 Why Choose PDF/A?

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Long-term Preservation

Documents remain readable and visually consistent for decades without dependency on external software.

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Legal Compliance

Meets international standards for electronic document archiving in legal and regulatory environments.

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Self-contained

All fonts, images, and metadata are embedded, ensuring complete independence from external resources.

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Quality Preservation

Maintains original visual appearance while ensuring compatibility across different systems and software.

📚 How to Convert to PDF/A

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Upload PDF

Select your PDF file that you want to convert for long-term archival purposes.

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Choose Version

Select PDF/A version based on your requirements: 1b for basic, 2b for enhanced, 3b for attachments.

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Convert & Download

Click convert and your PDF/A compliant document will be generated and downloaded.

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Archive Safely

Your document is now ready for long-term storage and meets international archival standards.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

PDF/A is an ISO standard for long-term archival of electronic documents. It ensures documents remain readable and visually consistent for decades by embedding all fonts, images, and metadata.
PDF/A-1b ensures visual reproduction, PDF/A-2b adds compression and digital signatures, PDF/A-3b allows embedded files. The "b" level focuses on visual appearance, while "a" adds structural requirements.
PDF/A conversion preserves visual appearance but may embed fonts and compress images for compliance. The document should look identical but may have a slightly larger file size.
Most standard PDFs can be converted to PDF/A. However, PDFs with password protection, certain multimedia elements, or non-standard features may need preprocessing.
Most conversions complete within 15-30 seconds. Large files or complex documents with many embedded elements may take 1-2 minutes.
PDF/A is ideal for contracts, reports, archives, and legal documents. It's not suitable for interactive forms, multimedia presentations, or frequently updated documents.