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PDF to PDF/A

Convert PDF files to PDF/A online in one click. Your data is kept, and formatting too when the target format supports it.

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Files uploaded for processing expire after 24 hours. Online drafts expire after the last save: 24 hours without an account, 48 hours with an account. Expired data is then deleted by automatic cleanup.

How to use PDF to PDF/A

  1. 1

    Upload your file

    Drop your file or choose it from your device. Several files can be converted at once.

  2. 2

    Convert

    Choose the available settings, then select Convert if shown. Some conversions start automatically.

  3. 3

    Download

    Save the converted file, or the whole batch as a ZIP.

About PDF files

PDF (Portable Document Format) was created by Adobe and is an ISO standard (ISO 32000). It looks identical on every device, which makes it the reference format for contracts, invoices and forms.

About PDF/A files

PDF/A (ISO 19005) is the archiving version of PDF. Fonts are embedded and external dependencies are forbidden, so the document stays readable for decades. Public administrations often require it.

Frequently asked questions

Is PDF to PDF/A secure?

Transfers use TLS encryption. Files uploaded for processing expire after 24 hours. Online drafts expire after the last save: 24 hours without an account, 48 hours with an account. Expired data is then deleted by automatic cleanup.

Do I need to install anything?

No. PDF to PDF/A works in any modern browser on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.

Can I try it before paying?

Yes. You can upload, edit and preview your document at no cost. A subscription is only required to download the result.

How do I cancel?

You can cancel at any time from your dashboard in two clicks. You keep access until the end of the paid period.

Will the quality be preserved?

Yes. The conversion uses professional engines and keeps resolution, fonts and layout whenever the target format allows it.

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