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PDF to PDF/A

Convert to PDF/A (ISO 19005) for long-term archiving and legal compliance.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I use PDF to PDF/A online?

Upload your PDF file, adjust the options if you need to and press Run. PDFMaster processes the file on our servers and gives you the PDF/A result to download in seconds, with no software to install.

Is PDF to PDF/A free?

Yes. You can use PDF to PDF/A online for free with 3 files a day, renewed daily, with no account and no ads. Premium removes the daily limit.

Is my document safe?

Files travel over HTTPS and are kept only for the time needed to finish the job. Nothing is shared with third parties and you can delete the output as soon as you have downloaded it.

Guide and use cases

PDF to PDF/A: Guide and use cases

Convert PDF to PDF/A, the ISO standard for long-term archiving. Fonts are embedded, transparency is resolved and metadata is normalized so the file remains readable for decades.

How it works

  1. Upload the PDF you need to archive.
  2. Choose the PDF/A level (1b, 2b or 3b).
  3. Click Convert to PDF/A.
  4. Download the archival PDF.

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