PDF to PDF/A
Courts, governments, universities and records offices often ask for PDF/A: a locked-down flavour of PDF that is guaranteed to look the same decades from now. This rebuilds your document as a self-contained PDF/A-2b archive with its colour profile and metadata built in.
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Produces a PDF/A-2b archive, built on this device.
Your files never leave this browserHow it works
- 1Drop in the PDF you need to archive.
- 2Pick a quality — High suits most documents, Print keeps fine detail.
- 3Click Convert to PDF/A.
- 4The archive downloads immediately, ready to submit or store.
Common ways people use this
- Submit court filings or tender documents that require PDF/A
- Deposit a thesis or dissertation with a university library
- Keep contracts, deeds and statements in a format that will still open in decades
- Meet records-retention rules for invoices and tax paperwork
Frequently asked questions
Which PDF/A version does it produce?
PDF/A-2b (ISO 19005-2, level B — visual preservation), the version most archives and portals accept today.
Will I still be able to select the text?
No. Each page is archived as a high-resolution image, which is what guarantees compliance in a browser. Keep your original PDF if you need to copy or edit the text.
Why is the file bigger than the original?
Pages stored as images take more space than text and vector drawings. Choose Standard quality for a smaller file.
Is my document uploaded?
No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser; the PDF never leaves your device.
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