PDF to PDF/A

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PDF/A is the ISO format for long-term document preservation. This conversion is done on a best-effort basis — full compliance depends on the server's color profile configuration.

  • Free, no registration required
  • Works directly in your browser — nothing to install
  • Files automatically deleted after 1 hour
  • Secure connection (HTTPS) from start to finish

PDF to PDF/A: the long-term archiving format

PDF/A is an ISO standard created to preserve documents for many years. It requires the file to be self-contained, with fonts and color information embedded, so it keeps opening the same way in the future regardless of the software used.

This tool converts a regular PDF to PDF/A on a best-effort basis, using Ghostscript. Full PDF/A-2b compliance depends on the server’s color profile configuration.

Specifications

Accepted files
PDF
Result
PDF/A (ISO archiving standard)
Multiple files
Yes, in batches (result in a ZIP when there is more than one)
Maximum size
60 MB per file on the free plan; 100 MB on Premium
Processing
On ConverteJá servers, over an encrypted connection (HTTPS)
Privacy
Uploaded and generated files are deleted automatically after 1 hour
Free plan
10 conversions per day, no sign-up and no watermark
Compatibility
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS, in any modern browser

How to use it, step by step

  1. Upload the PDF

    Upload the PDF you want to archive.

  2. Click convert

    Click to convert to PDF/A.

  3. Wait

    Wait for processing.

  4. Download the PDF/A

    Download the file in archiving format.

When to use this tool

  • Meeting requirements of government agencies and courts that ask for PDF/A.
  • Archiving contracts, minutes and tax documents for long periods.
  • Making sure documents open the same way in any reader years from now.
  • Preparing files for document management systems.

Tips for a good result

  • If the destination requires strict validation, test the generated file in the institution’s official validator before submitting.
  • PDF/A does not allow dynamic content such as scripts and embedded media, so those elements may be removed.
  • The file is usually a bit larger, because the fonts are embedded.

Frequently asked questions

What is PDF/A?

It is a version of PDF designed for preservation: everything needed to display the document lives inside the file itself.

Does the conversion guarantee full compliance?

It is done on a best-effort basis. Full PDF/A-2b compliance depends on the server’s color profile configuration, so validate the result when there is a formal requirement.

Does the document look different?

In most cases, no. The goal is to keep the original appearance.

What are the limits of the free plan?

The free plan allows 10 conversions per day, with files up to 60 MB and no sign-up required. The Premium plan removes the daily limit and the ads.

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