PDF to PDF/A
Convert a PDF into an archive-friendly PDF/A copy
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Create an Archive-Friendly PDF Copy
PDF/A is used for records, archives, official submissions and long-term document storage. It is designed to make a PDF more self-contained by embedding resources that a reader may need later.
PDF/A-2B or PDF/A-1B
PDF/A-2B is a good default for many current documents. PDF/A-1B is older and sometimes requested by legacy systems. If an organization gives you a specific requirement, choose that level.
Validate When Required
PDFem creates a PDF/A-style output, but formal compliance can depend on the source file and the validator used by the receiving organization. If a court, agency or archive requires strict PDF/A validation, check the downloaded file with their accepted validator.
How to Convert PDF to PDF/A
Upload your PDF
Choose the PDF you want to prepare for archiving.
Choose PDF/A level
Use PDF/A-2B for most files or PDF/A-1B when required.
Convert and download
Download the PDF/A copy and validate it if strict compliance is required.