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How to convert PDF to PDF/A

  1. Select your PDF.
  2. Choose Keep text, or Strict to redraw pages as images.
  3. Click Convert to PDF/A and download.

Private by design

PDF to PDF/A runs entirely in your browser. Your file is processed on your own device and is never uploaded, so it stays private. It’s free, with no sign-up and no watermark.

Frequently asked questions

Is the result valid PDF/A?

PDF Arcade adds PDF/A identification, an sRGB colour profile and metadata. For official submissions, check the file with a validator such as veraPDF.

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