Convert to PDF/A

Convert your PDF to the long-term archival standard PDF/A.

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What is PDF/A for?

It's a standard designed for long-term archiving; by requiring fonts and color profiles to be embedded in the document, it guarantees the file can still be opened in the future.

What's the difference between a regular PDF and PDF/A?

PDF/A has no external dependencies (external fonts, JavaScript, encryption), which makes it suitable for official archives and legal retention.

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ComparisonConverting to PDF/A: Which Method Is Right for Which Situation?When is PDF/A conversion actually necessary, and which method makes sense in which scenario? We take an unbiased look at desktop software, manual configuration, and online PDF/A converters.

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