Convert a PDF to PDF/A, the archive format that courts, government offices and record systems ask for. Everything needed to show the file is put inside it (fonts and a colour profile), and things that could run on their own, like scripts, are removed. The result is PDF/A-2b (ISO 19005-2).
When to use PDF to PDF/A
- Prepare documents for court e-filing and government portals that ask for PDF/A
- Keep invoices, contracts and records in a format that will open the same way for years
- Fix a PDF that a portal rejected as "not PDF/A"
How to use PDF to PDF/A
- Select the PDF.
- The tool checks the fonts and colours and picks the best method: "Keep text and layout" or "From page pictures".
- Click Convert to PDF/A and download the file.
Tips
- "Keep text and layout" keeps the file sharp and small. It is used when all fonts are already inside the file.
- "From page pictures" works for any file: each page becomes a picture with invisible text on top, so you can still search and copy English text.
- To check the result, open it in Adobe Acrobat (Standards panel) or the free veraPDF validator.
Questions about PDF to PDF/A
Is my file uploaded?
No. The file is processed in your browser, on your phone or computer, and is not uploaded to our servers.
Which PDF/A version does it make?
PDF/A-2b, which is accepted wherever PDF/A-2 or a later version is asked for. If a portal asks only for PDF/A-1b, check with that portal first.
Why were attachments removed?
PDF/A-2 does not allow ordinary attached files, so they are taken out. Save them separately first if you need them.
Will my links still work?
Yes with "Keep text and layout". With "From page pictures", links and form fields are not kept.
Is it safe?
Yes. PDF to PDF/A works inside your browser. Your files are not uploaded anywhere, so nobody else can see them, and there are no waiting queues.
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