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
- 1Add the file you want to work on.
- 2Set up the pdf to pdf/a options — for most documents the defaults are fine.
- 3Start the job and wait for it to finish.
- 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.