PDF to PDF/A
Archival format for courts and registries.
Convert a PDF to PDF/A — the ISO archival format that courts, registries and government archives require for long-term storage. Fonts get embedded, colors get defined, and the file becomes self-contained.
Conversion runs on our server with a professional PDF engine; your file is removed immediately after the PDF/A copy is delivered.
How it works
Drop a PDF into the box above.
The engine converts it to PDF/A-2b.
Download the archival copy.
Why this tool
PDF/A-2b output
The widely accepted archival profile: self-contained, device-independent, accepted by courts and registries.
Fonts embedded
Every font used is embedded into the file, so it renders identically decades from now.
Validation-friendly
The output passes common validators used by submission portals.
Frequently asked questions
What is PDF/A, in one sentence?
A restricted version of PDF designed for archiving: everything needed to display the file is embedded inside it, and features that break long-term reproducibility are forbidden.
Which PDF/A version do I get?
PDF/A-2b — the profile most submission systems ask for. If a portal demands 1b specifically, write to info@pdftray.com.
Will my file grow?
Usually a little, because fonts and color profiles get embedded. That is the price of self-containment.
Is my document stored?
No — converted over TLS and deleted right after delivery.