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PDF to PDF/A

Convert to PDF/A archival format for long-term storage

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📚 What is PDF/A? PDF/A is an ISO-standardised archival format designed for long-term preservation. It embeds all fonts, colours, and metadata — ensuring documents render identically for decades. Required by many government, legal, and archival institutions.
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How to Convert to PDF/A

  1. Step 1: Upload your standard PDF.
  2. Step 2: Click "Convert to PDF/A".
  3. Step 3: Our server embeds all fonts, colour profiles, and metadata to meet the PDF/A standard.
  4. Step 4: Your archive-ready PDF downloads automatically.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which PDF/A version is used?

We output PDF/A-1b, which is the most widely accepted archival version and required by many institutions.

Will my document look different?

Visually the document should look identical. Embedded transparency and some multimedia elements may be flattened to meet the standard.

Who needs PDF/A?

Government agencies, law firms, hospitals, universities, and any organization required to retain documents for years or decades typically require PDF/A.

Is there a file size limit?

Yes, PDFs up to 100 MB are supported.