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PDF to PDF/A

Make a self-contained archive copy: every page is flattened with its fonts and images baked in, plus archive details.

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About PDF to PDF/A

Most people land on PDF to PDF/A because something needs fixing before it can be sent on. The tool transform your pdf to pdf/a, the iso-standardized format for archiving, working from one PDF file (.pdf) and handing back a self-contained, archive-oriented PDF with the page content embedded. It runs in this browser tab, so a quick job stays a quick job.

How to pdf to pdf/a

  1. 1Add the file you want to work on.
  2. 2Set up the pdf to pdf/a options — for most documents the defaults are fine.
  3. 3Start the job and wait for it to finish.
  4. 4Save the finished file, and send it into another tool here if it needs more work.

Supported file types

One PDF file (.pdf).

You get back: A self-contained, archive-oriented PDF with the page content embedded.

Good to know before you start

  • The output follows the archiving approach of flattening everything into the file; it is not submitted for formal PDF/A validation.
  • Pages produced by this tool are drawn as images, so the text inside them is no longer selectable or searchable.
  • Check with your archive before relying on it for a legal deposit.

Why use this tool

Works on a phone

The page is built for small screens, so you can pick a file and download the result in the same tab.

Clear about the limits

The output follows the archiving approach of flattening everything into the file; it is not submitted for formal PDF/A validation.

No sign-up

PDF to PDF/A doesn't ask for an email address before it will do anything useful.

Frequently asked questions

Which file types work here?

One PDF file (.pdf).

Is PDF to PDF/A free?

Yes — there's no charge, no sign-up and no limit on how many times you run it.

What are the limitations?

The output follows the archiving approach of flattening everything into the file; it is not submitted for formal PDF/A validation. Pages produced by this tool are drawn as images, so the text inside them is no longer selectable or searchable. Check with your archive before relying on it for a legal deposit.

Will it work on my phone?

It should. The page is designed for small screens, though a very large file is slower on a phone than a laptop.

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