Your PDF is reprocessed by a server-side engine into ISO 19005 PDF/A (PDF/A-2b): fonts embedded, colour managed, and XMP metadata written for long-term archiving. The upload is deleted right after.
Convert PDF to PDF/A
Transform a PDF into ISO 19005 PDF/A for long-term archiving.
Convert PDF to PDF/A: Transform a PDF into ISO 19005 PDF/A for long-term archiving. Add your file to the tool above, apply it, and download the result — free, in any browser, with no sign-up.
- 100% free — no sign-up
- Files processed privately
- Fast — no upload wait
- No file-count limit
About this tool
How to use PDF to PDF/A
1. Add your file
Drop your file onto the PDF to PDF/A workspace above, or click to browse for it.2. Choose the options
Adjust the settings for pdf to pdf/a — the defaults work for most files.3. Download the result
The file is processed on the server and deleted straight after. Click Download to save it.
Frequently asked questions
Is PDF to PDF/A free to use?
Yes. PDF to PDF/A is completely free with no watermark, no account, and no file-count limit.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. Processing happens in your browser using WebAssembly and the Canvas API. Your documents never leave your device.
Which browsers are supported?
Any modern browser — Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari. No extension or desktop app is required.
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