Yes. Unlike most Tool4U tools, this conversion needs engines that cannot run in a browser, so the PDF is sent to our server. It is converted and deleted immediately after — never stored, logged, or backed up.

Which PDF/A version do I get?

PDF/A-2b: fonts are embedded and colors use an sRGB profile, so the document looks the same in the future. If your archive requires a validator report, check the file with a tool such as veraPDF.

Is there a size limit?

PDFs up to 25 MB can be converted.

PDF to PDF/A

Also known as: pdfa converter, convert pdf to pdf/a, pdf a

Convert a PDF to PDF/A-2b, the archival format for long-term storage.

Choose a PDF file

Choose a file or paste

Drop a file, paste, or click to browse

PDF · up to 25 MB

This tool uploads your PDF to our server, because the processing needs engines that cannot run in a browser. The file is processed and deleted immediately — nothing is stored, logged, or backed up.

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How it works

1
Choose your PDF

Any PDF up to 25 MB.
2
Convert on our server

The PDF is rewritten as PDF/A-2b with embedded fonts and an sRGB color profile. The file is deleted immediately afterwards — nothing is stored.
3
Download the result

The file downloads with the same name as your PDF.

FAQ

Is my file uploaded?: Yes. Unlike most Tool4U tools, this conversion needs engines that cannot run in a browser, so the PDF is sent to our server. It is converted and deleted immediately after — never stored, logged, or backed up.
Which PDF/A version do I get?: PDF/A-2b: fonts are embedded and colors use an sRGB profile, so the document looks the same in the future. If your archive requires a validator report, check the file with a tool such as veraPDF.
Is there a size limit?: PDFs up to 25 MB can be converted.