PDF to PDF/A
Make an archive-ready PDF/A: fonts embedded, colours fixed, nothing that depends on outside files.
or drop a PDF anywhere on this page · up to 20 MB
Encrypted on our server, deleted right after you download it.
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PDF to PDF/A converts a document to the ISO standard for long-term archiving that courts, governments and archives often require. Fonts are embedded and colours defined, so the file will look the same decades from now.
Choose PDF/A-2b (suits most needs), PDF/A-1b for older systems, or PDF/A-3b if attachments are allowed.
Why use hellpdf
- PDF/A-1b, 2b and 3b
- Fonts embedded
- For courts, archives and e-filing
- Encrypted handling, deleted after download
How to convert PDF to PDF/A
- Add your file. Pick it or drop it on the page. It's sent over HTTPS and stored encrypted with a key only your browser holds.
- Choose your settings. Then press the button; you’ll see progress as it uploads and works.
- Download. We delete our encrypted copy as soon as your browser has it, and anything left over after an hour.
PDF to PDF/A: frequently asked questions
Which PDF/A version should I choose?
PDF/A-2b, unless the system you’re submitting to asks for another.
Is it validated?
The file is produced to the chosen standard. For strict submissions, check it with the receiving system’s validator.
Is it safe for confidential files?
Your file is sent over HTTPS, encrypted on arrival with a key only your browser keeps, processed in an isolated sandbox, and deleted as soon as you download the result (at most one hour later). Files can be up to 20 MB.
Is it really free?
Yes. It’s free with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit on the tools that run in your browser.