Convert your PDF documents to PDF/A format for long-term archiving and compliance. Our free online tool makes it easy to create standardized, archival-quality PDFs.
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Convert your PDF documents to PDF/A format for long-term archiving and preservation.
PDF/A is an ISO-standardized version of the Portable Document Format (PDF) specialized for use in the archiving and long-term preservation of electronic documents.
PDF/A differs from standard PDF by prohibiting features ill-suited to long-term archiving, such as font linking (as opposed to font embedding) and encryption. The format mandates the embedding of fonts, prohibits external content references, and includes other requirements to ensure the visual appearance remains the same over time.
PDF/A is an ISO-standardized version of the PDF format designed specifically for long-term archiving of electronic documents. It ensures documents can be reproduced exactly the same way in the future by embedding all fonts, defining color spaces independently, and prohibiting features like audio and video.
PDF/A is ideal for archiving documents that need to be accessible and readable for many years. It's often required by government agencies, legal institutions, libraries, and archives for document submission and preservation.
Yes, you can upload PDF files up to 10MB in size. For larger files, we recommend compressing them first.
Most conversions are completed within seconds. The exact time depends on the file size, complexity, and your device's processing power, since all processing happens directly in your browser.
Yes, we take data security seriously. This tool processes your files entirely in your browser - your PDFs are never uploaded to our servers. This means your sensitive documents never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy and security.
Our tool converts PDFs to PDF/A-1b format, which is widely accepted for most archiving purposes and ensures visual preservation of the document.
No, we don't store any of your files. Since the conversion happens entirely in your browser, your files never reach our servers. Once you close the browser tab or navigate away, all processed data is automatically cleared from your browser's memory.