PDF to PDF/A
Convert a PDF to PDF/A for long-term archiving.
Drag & drop files, or click to select
1–5 files · .pdf
Processed securely — auto-deleted within 1 hour
PDF/A is the ISO-standardized flavor of PDF built to remain readable decades from now: fonts embedded, colors device-independent, no external dependencies. Archives, courts, and government agencies commonly require it for submissions.
This tool converts standard PDFs to PDF/A-2b via Ghostscript. Your file is encrypted in transit and removed from the server within an hour.
How it works
- 1Select or drag in your files
- 2Choose your options and click “PDF to PDF/A”
- 3Download the result — server files are deleted within an hour
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between PDF and PDF/A?
PDF/A is a stricter subset: every font must be embedded, colors must be self-described, and features that break long-term reproduction (JavaScript, external links, encryption) are forbidden.
Who requires PDF/A?
Courts (including US federal courts), national archives, patent offices, and many government and compliance workflows require PDF/A for submitted documents.
Will my document look different as PDF/A?
It should look identical — the conversion embeds fonts and normalizes colors rather than changing content or layout.
Which PDF/A version does this produce?
PDF/A-2, the most broadly accepted modern profile. For strict submission portals, validate the output with the checker your recipient specifies — full compliance can depend on the source file's fonts.