Convert PDF to PDF/A for Archiving
Create an archival PDF/A file for long-term storage.
How it works (3 quick steps)
- 1
Upload
Select the PDF file you wish to archive.
- 2
Validate
Our engine checks compliance and optimizes the file for long-term storage.
- 3
Download
Save your ISO-compliant PDF/A file.
Why pick Convertify for this?
Files stay on device
Convertify processes everything in your browser using JavaScript. Your file is never uploaded — confirm with DevTools → Network. That makes this safe for sensitive material like contracts, IDs, and financial documents.
No upload wait
Because nothing uploads, processing starts the instant you click. For typical files (under 50 MB) the whole job finishes in seconds — no progress bar, no queueing behind other users.
No daily quota
Free without limits, including no "3 conversions per day" cap that competing services impose. Run as many pdf to pdf/a jobs as you need.
No watermark
Your output is clean — no Convertify branding, no metadata stamp. Same as if you'd run a paid desktop app.
Other ways people use PDF to PDF/A
- •Preparing research papers for university digital archives
- •Converting legal filings for government XML/PDF/A portals
- •Archiving company historical records for long-term storage
- •Standardizing contracts for permanent digital binding
- •Ensuring medical records stay accessible for the long term
Frequently asked questions
What is PDF/A and why use it?⌄
PDF/A is an ISO-standardized version of PDF designed for long-term archiving. It embeds all fonts and data so the document looks identical years later.
How do I convert a PDF to PDF/A?⌄
Upload your standard PDF and convert it to the PDF/A archival format, then download the compliant file.
Who needs PDF/A?⌄
Governments, courts, libraries, and businesses use PDF/A for records that must remain readable and unchanged for years.
Will the appearance change?⌄
No. The visible document looks the same; PDF/A just embeds everything needed for reliable future viewing.
Is it private?⌄
Yes. Conversion runs in your browser, so your document is never uploaded.