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PDF to PDF/A
Create an image-based PDF/A-1b document for archiving.
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A FEW SIMPLE STEPS
How to create an image-based PDF/A document
- 01
Choose the PDF you want to prepare for archiving.
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Choose page resolution and image quality and check readable details in the preview.
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Click PDF to PDF/A, download the file and validate it with veraPDF for archival requirements.
Before you download
Rasterizes pages, embeds an sRGB output profile and PDF/A metadata. Text, forms and links are flattened. Validate with veraPDF before regulated archival use.
Does PDF/A conversion preserve searchable text and forms?
This conversion rebuilds pages as images, embeds an sRGB output profile and adds PDF/A-1b metadata. Text selection, links and interactive fields are flattened. Use an independent validator such as veraPDF before regulated archival use.
Is PDF to PDF/A free?
Yes. There is no subscription, account or paid API key. Your browser processes the files on your device. Larger documents need more memory and time.
Where are my files processed?
In this tab. Selected document files are not sent to a conversion server. Closing the tab clears the working session; downloaded files remain on your device.