PDF to PDF/A

Convert a PDF to PDF/A, the long-term archiving format required by courts, government bodies and records offices. Processed on a server.

The PDF to PDF/A tool converts documents to the PDF/A-2 format, designed for long-term archiving, with processing on an isolated server.

PDF/A is an ISO standard that embeds everything the document needs to be read in the future, such as fonts and colors, making it self-contained and stable for digital preservation.

This tool sends data to a server and needs a connection during processing. The worker attempts to remove temporary files after the task. Immediate deletion is not guaranteed if a failure occurs. Processing uses Ghostscript to generate PDF/A-2 and validate metadata.

It is the right choice for official documents, contracts and records that must remain readable for decades, regardless of software or systems.

When to use it

• Archiving contracts and tax documents in a digital-preservation format.
• Preparing a final report for deposit in an institutional collection.

Limitations

• Dynamic features like scripts and external attachments are not compatible with PDF/A.
• Highly interactive documents may lose functionality when converted.

Step by step

1. Select the PDF to convert.
2. Wait for conversion and validation on the server.
3. Download the file in PDF/A format.

Frequently asked questions

What is PDF/A?

It is an ISO PDF standard for long-term archiving that embeds fonts and resources to keep the document readable in the future.

Does my PDF lose content during conversion?

Visual content is preserved. Dynamic or external features incompatible with the standard may be removed.

Is my file stored after conversion?

This tool sends data to a server and needs a connection during processing. The worker attempts to remove temporary files after the task. Immediate deletion is not guaranteed if a failure occurs.

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