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PDF to PDF/A

Make archive-ready files for long-term storage and compliance.

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To convert a PDF to PDF/A for archiving, upload it and download the compliant copy. Fonts are embedded and device-dependent features removed, so courts, registries and archives that demand PDF/A accept the file and it stays readable decades from now.

How it works

  1. 1

    Add your PDF

    Drop the file on this page — contracts, invoices, records.

  2. 2

    It is converted to PDF/A

    Fonts are embedded, colors normalised and metadata fixed to meet the archival standard.

  3. 3

    Download the PDF/A

    A standards-compliant file that will still open correctly decades from now.

Built for the long term

PDF/A embeds everything the document needs, so it renders identically on any future system.

Compliance made easy

Courts, registries and archives that demand PDF/A accept the converted file as-is.

Multiple conformance levels

PDF/A-1b, 2b, 2u, 3b and 3u are supported; the right default is chosen for you.

Frequently asked questions

What is PDF/A?

An ISO-standardised version of PDF for archiving: all fonts and resources are embedded so the file is self-contained forever.

Which conformance level do I get?

By default PDF/A-2b, the most widely required level; other levels (1b, 2u, 3b, 3u) are available in the app.

Will my PDF look different?

No — conversion preserves appearance while fixing fonts, color profiles and metadata under the hood.

Can the result be validated?

Yes — the output is built to pass standard PDF/A validators such as veraPDF.

Which PDF/A version do I need for submission?

Most registries accept PDF/A-1b or 2b; choose 2u when searchable text is required and 3b/3u when attachments must travel inside the file. Check the body’s rules, then pick that level here.

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