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PDF to PDF/A Converter

Convert your PDFs to archival format for long-term preservation.
PDF/A-1b Format

Adds ISO 19005 compliant metadata and output intents

Compliance Markers

XMP metadata, sRGB intent, structure tags, document IDs

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What is PDF/A and Why Use It?

PDF/A (ISO 19005) is designed for long-term digital preservation. Unlike regular PDFs, PDF/A documents are self-contained — they include all necessary information (fonts, color profiles, metadata) to ensure the document can be reproduced exactly the same way in the future.

When to Use PDF/A

  • Legal documents: Courts and regulatory bodies often require PDF/A
  • Government filings: Many agencies mandate archival-quality documents
  • Academic submissions: Theses, dissertations, and research papers
  • Corporate records: Long-term retention of business documents
  • Digital archives: Libraries and museums use PDF/A for preservation

Frequently Asked Questions

PDF/A is an ISO-standardized format (ISO 19005) designed for long-term digital preservation of documents. It ensures documents remain readable regardless of software or hardware changes over time.

The tool adds PDF/A-1b identification metadata (XMP), sRGB output intent for color consistency, document structure markers (MarkInfo), required metadata fields, and sets the PDF version to 1.4.

This tool adds the structural metadata required by PDF/A-1b. However, full compliance also requires embedded fonts and no transparency, which may need a desktop tool like Adobe Acrobat for complete validation.

Yes, 100%. All processing happens in your browser using JavaScript. Your PDF is never uploaded to any server.

The tool targets PDF/A-1b (ISO 19005-1, Level B conformance), which is the most widely accepted and basic level of PDF/A compliance.

PDF/A is often required for legal documents, government filings, academic submissions, and corporate records retention. It ensures documents remain accessible for decades.

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