.pdf to .pdf
PDF to PDF/A
Save a PDF as PDF/A for long term archiving.
Processed on your deviceYour files never leave your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
How it works
- Drop or paste one or more PDF files.
- Your browser converts them to PDF/A. Nothing is uploaded.
- 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.