PDF to PDF/A

Convert your PDF to the archival PDF/A-1b standard — required for long-term document storage and compliance.

Drop a PDF or click to upload

Single PDF file

PDF/A conversion embeds required metadata (XMP), sets color profiles, and removes features incompatible with archival standards. For full ISO 19005 compliance, use a certified tool like Adobe Acrobat Pro.

About PDF to PDF/A

PDF to PDF/A sets metadata and archival catalog entries for the selected PDF/A level. The page itself warns that certified ISO compliance needs a dedicated validator.

How to Use PDF to PDF/A Online

Upload a PDF.
Choose PDF/A-1b, 2b, or 3b and enter optional title and author.
Select Convert to PDF/A.
Validate the downloaded result with an archival validator before relying on it.

100% Client-Side Privacy

Files process in local browser memory via WebAssembly. Your documents are never uploaded to remote servers.

Supported Input

One PDF

Output Result

A PDF/A-labelled PDF

Practical Pro-Tip

Keep the source PDF for future edits.

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