PDF to PDF/A
Convert PDFs to PDF/A for long-term archiving and court or government portals.
About PDF to PDF/A
Convert a PDF to PDF/A, the archival format required by many courts, tax authorities, universities, and records systems.
How to use PDF to PDF/A
1
Add your file
Choose a file or drag it onto the upload box. We check that the file type and size are supported.
2
Pick your options
Change the settings shown next to the file if you need to. The defaults work for most files.
3
Download the result
Click the main button, then download your new file. Check it before you share or submit it.
What it does
- ✓PDF/A-1b, PDF/A-2b, and PDF/A-3b
- ✓Fonts embedded for consistent display
- ✓Converted with LibreOffice on our conversion server
When to use it
E-filing
Prepare documents for court or government portals that require PDF/A.
Records management
Store contracts and reports in an archival format.
Theses
Submit dissertations to university repositories.
Tips
- •Remove passwords before converting; encrypted PDFs cannot become PDF/A.
- •Choose PDF/A-2b unless the recipient asks for another version.