PDF to PDF/A Converter

Convert your PDF files to PDF/A format for long-term archival and compliance requirements. ISO 19005 compliant conversion with preservation of document integrity and accessibility.

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ISO 19005 Compliant

Full compliance with international archival standards

Long-term Preservation

Ensures documents remain accessible for decades

Accessibility Ready

Maintains document accessibility and readability

Convert PDF to PDF/A Format

Upload your PDF files and convert them to PDF/A format for long-term archival and compliance requirements.

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Conversion Settings

Advanced PDF/A Conversion Features

Professional-grade conversion with full compliance and preservation capabilities

ISO 19005 Compliance

Full compliance with international PDF/A standards

Our conversion process ensures complete adherence to ISO 19005 standards, making your documents suitable for legal archiving and long-term preservation requirements.

Technical Specifications

Standards Support:PDF/A-1, 2, 3
Color Spaces:RGB, CMYK, Grayscale
Font Handling:Automatic Embedding
Batch Support:Yes
Security:Local Processing
Compliance:ISO 19005

PDF/A Compliance Guide

Understanding PDF/A standards and choosing the right format for your archival needs

PDF/A-1a

Accessible archival format

Key Features:

  • Full text searchability
  • Logical structure
  • Accessibility compliance
  • Color independence

Best For:

Legal documents, government records, accessible publications

PDF/A-1b

Basic archival format

Key Features:

  • Visual appearance preservation
  • Text reproducibility
  • Device independence
  • Self-containment

Best For:

General archival, business documents, simple publications

PDF/A-2

Enhanced archival format

Key Features:

  • JPEG 2000 compression
  • Transparency support
  • Digital signatures
  • Embedded files

Best For:

Modern documents, enhanced multimedia, signed documents

PDF/A-3

Extended archival format

Key Features:

  • Arbitrary file attachments
  • Enhanced metadata
  • Flexible embedding
  • Future compatibility

Best For:

Complex workflows, source file preservation, hybrid documents