Convert PDF to PDF/A Online Free – ISO Archival Standard | PDF Maya

How to Convert PDF to PDF/A

Create an ISO-compliant archival document in 3 simple steps.

Upload Your PDF File

Select your PDF document from your device or drag and drop it into the converter above.

Set Conformance Level

Choose the appropriate archival standard: PDF/A-1b (Universal), PDF/A-2b (Modern Layers), or PDF/A-3b (File Attachments).

Download Archival PDF/A

Your ISO-compliant document with embedded font profiles and color OutputIntents is downloaded immediately.

The Best PDF to PDF/A Converter

Complete ISO 19005 compliance with full font embedding, color profile mapping, and unpermitted script stripping.

Full ISO 19005 Compliance

Embeds color spaces (OutputIntent), embeds all fonts, and flattens unpermitted JavaScript objects.

Legal & Regulatory Compliance

Meets mandatory archiving requirements for courts, tax agencies, financial regulators, and public libraries.

Guaranteed Long-Term Fidelity

Ensures your documents can be rendered identically decades from now regardless of future software changes.

100% Free with No Watermarks

Convert to PDF/A without subscription fees, software licenses, or branding stamps.

Encrypted & Secure

All transmissions are encrypted via SSL/TLS. Files are processed securely and deleted immediately after your session.

Universal Cross-Platform

Convert files directly in your web browser on macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android.

ISO Compliance & Archival Integrity

PDF Maya guarantees that every converted document satisfies international archival standards for legal and regulatory admissibility.

Full Font Glyph Embedding

Embeds complete typography subsets so documents render identically even if future operating systems lack original fonts.

OutputIntent Color Profiles

Binds calibrated device-independent sRGB and CMYK color spaces to prevent color shifts across future display panels and printers.

Strips Risky Dynamic Elements

Eliminates vulnerable JavaScript code, audio/video embeds, and unpermitted external links in accordance with ISO 19005 standards.

Standard XMP Metadata Embedding

Embeds standard XMP metadata tags to verify compliance with institutional electronic document archiving repositories.

Practical PDF/A Archiving Use Cases

Meet mandatory archiving standards across legal, government, and institutional sectors.

Legal Briefs & Court Filings

Ensure court records, sworn affidavits, and judicial submissions comply with statutory e-filing archival mandates.

Tax Filings & Corporate Audits

Convert invoices and balance sheets into standardized PDF/A-3b files with embedded XML data for regulatory audits.

Academic Dissertations & Theses

Publish university research papers and academic dissertations into library archives that remain accessible forever.

Government Records & Public Registries

Preserve municipal permits, patent registrations, and historical land registry deeds with permanent font embedding.

Your Documents Stay Private & Secure

We prioritize document confidentiality and legal record security at every stage.

256-Bit SSL/TLS

All transmissions are secured with end-to-end HTTPS encryption.

Instant File Deletion

Uploaded PDFs and converted PDF/A files are purged automatically from memory.

No Account Needed

Convert unlimited files without registration, emails, or paywalls.

Universal Support

Works seamlessly in any browser on macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about converting PDFs to PDF/A.

What is PDF/A and why should I convert my documents to it?

PDF/A is an ISO-standardized version of the Portable Document Format specialized for preserving electronic documents. It guarantees that documents can be reproduced exactly the same way across any system in the future by embedding all fonts, color profiles, and metadata.

What is the difference between PDF/A-1b, PDF/A-2b, and PDF/A-3b?

PDF/A-1b guarantees visual fidelity and is the most widely compatible. PDF/A-2b adds support for transparency, layers, and OpenType fonts. PDF/A-3b allows embedding secondary files (such as XML electronic invoices or raw spreadsheets) within the PDF container.

Will converting to PDF/A increase my file size?

Because PDF/A requires embedding the complete font glyph sets and color profiles (OutputIntents) directly into the file, the resulting document may be slightly larger than the original PDF.

Are my uploaded legal records secure?

Yes. All transmissions are protected with end-to-end 256-bit SSL encryption. Uploaded documents are processed in memory and permanently deleted immediately after conversion.

Do I need to install Adobe Acrobat Pro to create PDF/A files?

No. PDF Maya converts standard PDFs into ISO-compliant PDF/A files 100% online in your web browser.

Are there any watermarks added to the PDF/A file?

No. Output files are completely clean and free of watermarks, logos, or stamps.

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