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.

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PDF/A Conformance Level

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Drop a PDF file here or click to upload

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How to Convert PDF to PDF/A

  1. Select the PDF/A conformance level.
  2. Upload a PDF file using the drop zone or file picker.
  3. Pages are re-rendered with white backgrounds and archival metadata.
  4. 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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