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Convert PDF documents to PDF/A for archiving and long-term preservation. Convert to a specific PDF/A ISO conformance level.
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You convert PDF documents to PDF/A for archiving and long-term preservation with our PDFsoda tool. Choose a specific PDF/A ISO conformance level for your conversion.
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ISO-standardized PDF/A
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Convert PDFs to PDF/A free
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PDF/A reliable archiving and long-term preservation
PDF/A is an ISO-standardized version of PDF specifically designed for digitally preserving electronic documents. It differs from PDF by excluding features not suitable for long-term archiving, like font linking (as opposed to font embedding) and encryption. PDFsoda is your ultimate tool.
Convert PDF to PDF/A securely and for free
You don't need to purchase expensive software to convert PDF to PDF/A. We process files using TLS encryption and delete them permanently within an hour to ensure the safety of your data at all times.
Works on Windows, Mac, Linux, & mobile
PDFsoda works on any browser, ensuring compatibility across Mac, Windows, Linux, and mobile devices. Easily convert your PDF files to PDF/A format without any downloads required. Enjoy fast and free PDF to PDF/A conversion with PDFsoda.
Convert and Preserve Your Documents with PDFsoda
With PDFsoda, you can easily convert PDFs to the PDF/A format, ensuring your files are future-proof and compliant with archival standards. Select from various PDF/A ISO conformance levels to meet your specific requirements. Try PDFsoda today and safeguard your important documents for years to come.
The ISO-standardized version of the PDF is PDF/A
Ensure your PDFs can be accurately reproduced and printed in the future by converting them to the ISO-standardized PDF/A format. PDFsoda's converter supports the most common conformance levels: PDF/A-1b, PDF/A-2b, and PDF/A-3b. Select the appropriate PDF/A type for your needs and ensure long-term document preservation.
Convert PDFs to PDF/A Anywhere, Anytime with PDFsoda
A key benefit of our online service is that it operates in the cloud, which means the process does not consume capacity from your computer. Once your PDF/A is ready, you can also compress it and protect it with a password to add an extra layer of security.
How to convert a pdf to pdf/a free?
To convert a PDF to PDF/A format for free, you can use the online tool PDFsoda. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do it:
- Click to select or drag & drop to upload your PDF files into our PDF to PDF/A conversion tool.
- In the conversion settings, choose the PDF/A format you need. Common options include PDF/A-1b, PDF/A-1a, PDF/A-2b, PDF/A-2u, PDF/A-2a, or PDF/A-3b, PDF/A-3u, PDF/A-3a depending on your requirements for archiving and document preservation.
- Click “Convert to PDF/A” and wait a few seconds to start the conversion process. This may take a few moments, especially for larger files or if the service experiences high traffic.
- Your PDF files will be ready shortly. You can download your PDF/A file or share the link.
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