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Convert PDF to PDF/A Premium

Make documents archive-ready. PDF/A embeds fonts and colour information so files open identically decades from now.

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PDF Up to 100 MB Processed in your browser

How to convert PDF to PDF/A

  1. Select the PDF to archive.
  2. Choose the conformance level (PDF/A-1b, 2b or 3b).
  3. Click "PDF to PDF/A".
  4. Download the archival PDF.

Why use TotoPDF PDF to PDF/A?

ISO 19005 conversion

Uses Ghostscript to produce PDF/A with embedded fonts and an sRGB output intent.

Choose the level

PDF/A-2b suits most archives; 1b is available for older systems.

Courts and governments

Many e-filing systems and records offices require PDF/A.

Secure handling

Encrypted upload when the server engine is used, with automatic deletion.

Frequently asked questions

PDF/A is an ISO standard for archiving. It forbids features that may not work in the future, such as external fonts and encryption.

PDF/A-2b is the most widely accepted choice unless your archive specifically asks for PDF/A-1b.

PDF/A cannot be encrypted. Remove the password first with Remove PDF Password.

Yes, PDF to PDF/A is included with TotoPDF Premium.