Convert PDF to PDF/A

Convert to PDF/A, the ISO standard for long-term archiving — fonts embedded and self-contained so it opens the same way years from now.

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How to pdf to pdf/a

  1. Drop the PDF.
  2. Click Convert to PDF/A.
  3. Download the archive-ready PDF/A file.

Frequently asked questions

What is PDF/A?

An ISO-standardized version of PDF for archiving — everything needed to display the file is embedded inside it.

Why use it?

It's required by many institutions and guarantees the document looks the same long into the future.

Free?

Yes, free with no watermark.

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