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PDF to PDF/A

Convert PDFs to PDF/A format for long-term archival and compliance

ISO-Compliant Archival Format

PDF/A ensures your documents remain viewable and printable for decades. All fonts are embedded, external content is prohibited, and the format is self-contained.

What is PDF/A?

PDF/A is an ISO-standardized version of the PDF format designed specifically for long-term preservation of electronic documents. Unlike regular PDFs, PDF/A files:

Embed All Fonts

No external dependencies

Prohibit External Content

Self-contained documents

No Encryption

Always accessible

Metadata Included

Proper documentation

PDF/A Standards Comparison

Standard Based On Best For
PDF/A-1 PDF 1.4 Legacy documents
PDF/A-2 ⭐ PDF 1.7 Modern documents (recommended)
PDF/A-3 PDF 1.7 Documents with attachments

Perfect For

  • Legal Documents: Court filings, contracts, and legal agreements

  • Government Records: Official documents requiring long-term preservation

  • Academic Research: Dissertations, theses, and research papers

  • Corporate Records: Financial reports, meeting minutes, policies

Compliance Validated

All converted PDF/A files are automatically validated for compliance. You'll receive confirmation that your file meets ISO standards.

Features

Fast Processing

Convert files in seconds

100% Secure

All processing is client-side

High Quality

Maintains original quality

No Limits

Process unlimited files