PDF to PDF/A

Ensure your documents survive the test of time. Convert PDFs to archival-grade (PDF/A) for long-term preservation and compliance.

PDF to PDF/A

Convert your documents to ISO-standardized PDF/A format for long-term archiving.

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Archive Ready

Converts documents to PDF/A standards, ensuring they remain readable and valid for decades to come.

ISO Compliance

Ensures your documents meet strict ISO standards for digital preservation used by governments and libraries.

Self-Contained

Embeds all fonts, color profiles, and metadata within the file so it looks exactly the same on any device, forever.

Why Convert to PDF/A?

1

Legal compliance

Many courts, government agencies, and industries require documents to be submitted in PDF/A format to ensure they can be opened in the future.

2

Font Embedding

Standard PDFs might link to fonts on your computer. PDF/A forces embedding of all fonts, so the visible text never changes or disappears.

3

No External Dependencies

PDF/A forbids encryption and external references (like links to other files), making the document completely self-contained and safe.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PDF/A?

PDF/A is an ISO-standardized version of the Portable Document Format (PDF) specialized for use in the archiving and long-term preservation of electronic documents.

Which PDF/A version do you support?

We currently output PDF/A-2b by default, which balances strict compliance with support for modern features like transparency and image compression.

Can I edit a PDF/A file?

Technically yes, but editing it might break its "compliance" status. It is best to treat PDF/A files as final, read-only records.