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PDF to PDF/A

Convert standard PDF documents into ISO 19005 compliant PDF/A for long-term legal and governmental archiving

ISO 19005 Archival Standard

Convert PDF to PDF/A

Convert standard PDFs to ISO-standardized PDF/A-1b or PDF/A-2b for long-term document preservation, legal compliance, tax records, and governmental archival. 100% private in browser.

Select PDF Document

Drag and drop your PDF here, or click browse to prepare it for long-term ISO archival conformance.

Why Convert to PDF/A?

Standard PDFs may rely on external fonts, JavaScript, audio clips, or dynamic forms that break years later. PDF/A is the official International Organization for Standardization (ISO) format guaranteeing that documents can be viewed identically decades from now.

Key Standards Supported:
  • PDF/A-1b: Visual reproducibility for government, court, and patent submissions.
  • PDF/A-2b: Modern archiving format with support for vector graphics and layers.
Confidentiality Guarantee

All XMP metadata injection, form flattening, and binary recompilation occur strictly within your browser's local memory.

About PDF to PDF/A

Convert regular PDFs to ISO-standardized PDF/A-1b or PDF/A-2b format. Embeds compliant XMP metadata, flattens dynamic interactive forms, injects sRGB OutputIntent color profiles, and strips volatile scripts for permanent document preservation.

Key Capabilities & Features

  • Converts to ISO 19005-1 (PDF/A-1b) and ISO 19005-2 (PDF/A-2b) standards
  • Embeds standard XMP metadata packet with pdfaid schema
  • Flattens interactive AcroForms to ensure visual permanence
  • Declares standard sRGB IEC61966-2.1 OutputIntent color profile
  • Strips dangerous JavaScript and dynamic multimedia elements
  • Instant verification checklist and client-side download

How to Use PDF to PDF/A

1

Upload PDF

Select the document you want to prepare for long-term archiving.

2

Choose Conformance

Select PDF/A-1b for legal/court filings or PDF/A-2b for modern graphical records.

3

Convert & Download

Click Convert to inject XMP archival metadata and download your ISO-compliant PDF/A.

Privacy & In-Browser Execution Guarantee

100% client-side binary processing. XMP packet formulation and form flattening occur exclusively in your browser.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does NEOKYRU compare to iLovePDF for this tool?

Unlike iLovePDF which transmits your private documents to third-party cloud servers with strict file size limits and paywalls, NEOKYRU runs 100% client-side in your browser via WebAssembly. Your files never leave your computer, there are no file size caps, zero queue wait times, and it is 100% free with no registration required.

What is the difference between PDF and PDF/A?

PDF/A is an ISO-standardized version of PDF designed specifically for digital preservation. It prohibits volatile features like JavaScript, audio, and external font dependencies so the file looks identical forever.

Will PDF/A pass official court or tax filing requirements?

Yes! PDF/A-1b is the universally accepted standard for legal courts, patent offices, and tax compliance worldwide.

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