PDF to PDF/A

Turn a PDF into PDF/A so it opens the same way years later

Free PDF to PDF/A tool: upload a PDF, pick a PDF/A level, and download a file ready for future-proof storage.

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PDF/A keeps a document opening with the same look years later by embedding the fonts and data it needs.
PDF/A compliance level
PDF 1.4 — level b (basic): embedded fonts, metadata, color management.
PDF 1.4 — level a (accessible): document structure and image descriptions.
PDF 1.7 — level b (recommended): JPEG2000, transparency, OpenType fonts.
PDF 1.7 — level u: requires Unicode text mapping.
PDF 1.7 — level a: accessibility with PDF/A-2 features.
PDF 1.7 — level b: allows embedded files (XML, CSV…) inside PDF/A.
PDF 1.7 — level u: Unicode plus embedded files.
PDF 1.7 — level a: accessibility plus embedded files.

How to convert PDF to PDF/A

  1. Upload a PDF from your device, Google Drive, or Dropbox.
  2. Choose a PDF/A level (e.g. PDF/A-2b) and enable downgrade if needed.
  3. Click «Convert to PDF/A» and download the file.

PDF to PDF/A FAQ

PDF/A keeps a document opening with the same look years later. Fonts and metadata are embedded, and elements that break future readability are restricted.

Yes. You can convert PDF to PDF/A for free in your browser.

PDF/A-2b is the most common choice. Use PDF/A-1b for legacy systems. PDF/A-3b if you need embedded attachments.

Files are processed for conversion only and deleted from the server shortly after.

If the source PDF has incompatible elements, the engine adjusts settings automatically so conversion can succeed instead of failing.

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