Convert PDF to PDF/A
Convert PDF files to PDF/A archival format. Re-renders all pages with archival metadata for long-term preservation. 100% client-side.
PDF/A Conformance Level
Drop a PDF file here or click to upload
PDF files only
How to Convert PDF to PDF/A
- Select the PDF/A conformance level.
- Upload a PDF file using the drop zone or file picker.
- Pages are re-rendered with white backgrounds and archival metadata.
- Download your PDF/A file.
Features
- Supports PDF/A-1b, PDF/A-2b, and PDF/A-3b targets
- Re-renders all pages for clean output
- Adds archival metadata (title, author, creator)
- White background enforcement per PDF/A spec
- 100% client-side processing -- files never leave your device
- No sign-up, no file size limits, completely free
Note: Full PDF/A validation and compliance requires specialized server-side tools (like veraPDF). This tool re-renders pages cleanly and adds PDF/A-compatible metadata, but cannot guarantee full ISO 19005 compliance. For regulatory or legal requirements, consider a certified PDF/A tool.
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