Convert PDF to PDF/A
Convert PDF to PDF/A-1b, PDF/A-2b or PDF/A-3b using Ghostscript, embedded fonts and an sRGB profile.
How to use PDF to PDF/A
- 1Add PDFs
- 2Choose the PDF/A level
- 3Download the archival files
What makes it better
- PDF/A-1b, 2b and 3b conformance levels
- Fonts embedded and sRGB colour profile added
- Batch convert
Good to know
- The engine (Ghostscript, about 16 MB) downloads once on first use and is then cached by your browser.
- Ghostscript is licensed under the GNU AGPL v3; its unmodified source is available at github.com/jsscheller/ghostscript-wasm.
- Accessible “a” levels need tagged source documents and are not produced.
PDF to PDF/A FAQ
Will my original PDF be changed?
No. Your original file stays unchanged. Download the result as a separate file.
Which PDF/A level do I need?
Use what the portal asks for. PDF/A-1b is the most widely accepted; 2b allows transparency and smaller files; 3b also allows attached files.
Which PDF/A level should I choose?
PDF/A-2b suits most archives and court or government portals. Choose PDF/A-1b only when a system asks for it, and PDF/A-3b when you need to keep attached files.