PDF to PDF/A Converter
Convert PDF files to validated PDF/A-2b.
- 1Choose files
- 2Adjust settings
- 3Download
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Private processingDrop your PDF file here
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Up to 200 MB per fileHow to convert PDF to PDF/A
Choose your PDF file
Select one file from your device. Free supports 200 MB per file; Pro supports 1 GB.
Make it yours
Choose the available settings before converting. Keep your original files.
Convert and download
Save your PDF result. Server files expire eight hours after upload.
A little guidance before you convert
PDF/A-2b, verified by veraPDF before download. This visual archival copy renders pages at up to 150 DPI; text is not searchable, and forms, links, attachments and signatures are not retained. Keep the original for editing.
Good to know
Which archival standard is produced?
PDF/A-2b, verified by veraPDF before download. This visual archival copy renders pages at up to 150 DPI; text is not searchable, and forms, links, attachments and signatures are not retained. Keep the original for editing.
Are my files uploaded?
This converter uploads files to private server storage after you sign in with a verified email. Files and results expire eight hours after the earliest input upload. Download results before expiry.
What are the limits?
Free supports 200 MB per file. Pro supports 1 GB per file. PDFs can contain at most 25 pages in total on Free or 200 on Pro. Unlock password protected PDFs with the Unlock PDF tool first. Outputs are limited to 240 MB on Free or 1 GB on Pro. Processing time depends on file size, format and complexity. Free credit costs are shown before confirmation; Pro conversions are included with your active subscription. Browser processing uses no credits.
How many credits does this tool use?
One credit per five processed pages, rounded up. The quote appears before confirmation. Failed or cancelled conversions do not spend credits.