PDF to PDF/A

Convert a PDF to the archival PDF/A standard.

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PDF to PDF/A — Free Online Converter

PDF/A is the ISO standard built for long-term archiving. It embeds every font, colour, and piece of metadata the file needs, so it's still readable decades from now and meets most records-retention rules. Convert a regular PDF into it here.

How to convert PDF to PDF/A in 3 steps

1Drag your PDF into the box above, or click to browse.
2We convert it to the archival PDF/A-2 standard, embedding fonts and colour.
3Download your PDF/A file instantly.

Frequently asked questions

What is PDF/A and why use it?

PDF/A is an ISO standard for archiving. It self-contains fonts and colour data so the document looks the same in the future, which is why it's required for many legal and government records.

Will the file look different?

It looks the same when you open it. Behind the scenes, fonts are embedded and a few features not allowed in archives are adjusted for compliance.

Is PDF to PDF/A really free?

Yes — PDF to PDF/A is 100% free. There's no account to create, no subscription, no trial, and no daily limit. Convert as many files as you like.

Are my files safe and private?

Your files are processed in memory and never stored on our servers. Any temporary files are deleted automatically right after processing finishes.