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Convert to PDF/A archival format
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PDF to PDF/A converts your PDF documents to PDF/A format, the ISO standard for long-term document archiving. PDF/A ensures that documents will be viewable and reproducible for decades.
Choose from PDF/A-1b (basic conformance), PDF/A-2b (recommended, supports transparency), or PDF/A-3b (allows embedded files). The tool embeds fonts and flattens transparency as needed.
All conversion happens locally in your browser, ensuring your documents remain private.
Upload the PDF you want to convert to PDF/A.
Choose PDF/A-1b, PDF/A-2b, or PDF/A-3b conformance level.
Convert to PDF/A and download the archival document.
Convert legal documents to PDF/A for court-admissible long-term storage.
Comply with government archival requirements using PDF/A.
Preserve important business documents for future accessibility.
PDF/A-2b is recommended for most uses. Use 1b for maximum compatibility or 3b if you need embedded files.
PDF/A embeds fonts, disables encryption, and ensures all elements are self-contained for future viewing.
PDF/A files are standard PDFs and can be opened normally. The archival features add restrictions, not limitations.