.pdf to .pdf

PDF to PDF/A

Save a PDF as PDF/A for long term archiving.

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How it works

  1. Drop or paste one or more PDF files.
  2. Your browser converts them to PDF/A. Nothing is uploaded.
  3. Download the result, or a ZIP when there are several files.

Good to know: A best effort archive copy. It is not checked against the official PDF/A rules.

About the formats

PDF: The universal document format that looks the same everywhere.

PDF/A: Archival PDF for long term storage and compliance.

Free limit

This counts as one conversion. You get 5 every 30 minutes for free. A batch of several files counts as one.

Questions and answers

How do I convert PDF to PDF/A?

Drop your PDF files on this page, or choose them, then press Convert. Your browser does the work and you download the PDF/A file, or a ZIP when there are several.

Will my PDF change?

No. The pages are copied as they are, and the file is saved again as a best effort archive copy.

Can I convert several files at once?

Yes. Several files download together as a ZIP, and the whole batch counts as one conversion.

Is it certified PDF/A?

No. It is a best effort archive copy that is not checked against the official PDF/A rules. Use a validator if you need certified PDF/A.

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