PDF to PDF/A

Prepare PDF documents for long-term storage in the PDF/A archival format.

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Files up to 100 MB

How It Works

Convert PDF to PDF/A in three simple steps

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Step 1

Upload Your PDF File

Drag and drop your PDF file into the upload area, or select “Choose file” to find it on your device. You can upload files up to 100 MB.

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Step 2

Convert to PDF/A

Select “Convert” to begin. PDFTool processes your PDF file and creates your PDF/A file. Keep this page open until the conversion is complete.

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Step 3

Download Your PDF/A File

When the conversion is complete, sign in to download your new PDF/A file. Your converted file is ready to open, share or use straight away.

Benefits

Why Convert PDF to PDF/A with PDFTool?

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    A Document Prepared for Archiving

    Create a PDF/A version for long-term document storage. Keep an archive copy of reports, records, and other material in a PDF format designed to preserve a document’s appearance over time.
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    Easy to Use

    Create a PDF/A archive file from your PDF in a few clicks. PDFTool guides you through the conversion with clear steps.
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    Fast, straightforward processing

    PDFTool converts your PDF to PDF/A quickly, so you can continue working without a lengthy manual conversion process.
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    Works in your browser

    Convert PDF to PDF/A in your browser on desktop, tablet or mobile, without installing specialist conversion software.
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    Convert PDF to PDF/A Online

    Convert PDF to PDF/A

    Convert your PDF to PDF/A with PDFTool for long-term archiving. PDF/A is designed to keep documents reproducible in the future, making it useful for records, reports and other documents you need to retain over time.

    A PDF/A file includes the resources needed to display its pages, such as the fonts used in the document. The format focuses on preserving the document. PDFTool handles the conversion so you can prepare your PDF for an archive that uses PDF/A.

    Convert directly in your browser on desktop, tablet or mobile, without installing software. When the conversion is ready, sign in and download your PDF/A file.

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