Convert PDF to PDF/A Format
Flatten interactive forms and restructure your PDF for long-term document archiving.
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Ready to processPrepare Your Documents for Long-Term Archiving (PDF/A)
Standard PDF files are excellent for everyday use, but they have a hidden flaw when it comes to long-term storage: they can include interactive elements, external font references, and multimedia that might not be supported by computers 10, 20, or 50 years from now. If you are submitting legal documents to a court, archiving medical records, or storing government data, you need a format built to last.
This is where PDF/A (PDF for Archive) comes in. PDF/A is an ISO-standardized version of the Portable Document Format designed specifically to ensure that a document can be opened and read exactly as it was created, no matter how much technology changes in the future.
How Our Archival Prep Tool Works
Our completely free online tool helps you prepare your standard PDFs for long-term archiving by stripping out volatile, interactive content. Here is how to use it:
- Step 1: Upload your File. Click the "Select PDF File" button or drag your document into the upload area.
- Step 2: Flatten & Restructure. Click "Convert to Archive Format". Our browser-based tool will automatically find and flatten interactive form fields, remove non-compliant active elements, and restructure the internal document tree.
- Step 3: Download. Once processing is complete, save your newly secured archival document to your device.