PDF to PDF/A
Convert a PDF to the ISO-standard PDF/A format for long-term archiving.
🔒 Your files are processed securely over HTTPS and deleted automatically after your download.
Archives, courts, and records systems often require PDF/A, a self-contained format that embeds its fonts and colours so the file looks identical decades from now. This converts an ordinary PDF into that long-term-preservation standard.
How to use PDF to PDF/A
- Upload the PDF you want to archive.
- Click Process to convert it to the PDF/A standard.
- Fonts and colour data are embedded for long-term consistency.
- Download your archival PDF/A file.
Frequently asked questions
Why would I need PDF/A?
PDF/A is required by many archives, courts, and records systems because it embeds everything needed to display the file identically in the future.
Does the file still open like a normal PDF?
Yes. A PDF/A opens in any PDF reader — it just follows stricter rules for long-term preservation.
Is this tool free to use?
Yes. You can use it for free with no account required and no watermark added to your file.
Are my files kept private?
Your file is sent over an encrypted HTTPS connection, processed on the server, and deleted automatically right after your download. Nothing is stored or shared.