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How to convert PDF to PDF/A?

You can convert PDF to PDF/A with MConverter in three easy steps:
  1. Choose PDF files from your device
    At the top of this page, drag and drop your PDFs.
    You can also click to select PDF files using your operating system's file picker.
    Another method is to press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V (⌘+V on Mac) to paste a PDF file you have copied to clipboard.
    Converting a folder with PDF files to PDF/A is also supported: simply paste or drag and drop it.
  2. Click or tap on PDF/A from the list of target formats
    Alternatively, you can use the search field to quickly find the format you need, whether it's PDF/A or something else.
  3. Download your PDF/A files, after MConverter has finished processing them
    There's an option to automatically download the converted PDF/A files, so you don't have to press the download icon for each PDF/A.
    On desktop platforms, you can download the PDF/A files to a different folder by clicking on SAVE TO...
    You may see a share icon as well. Use it to directly share the PDF/As with other apps.

About the formats

File extension .pdf
Category Document/Office file formats
Developed by Adobe
Mime type application/pdf

Format description

PDF is an acronym for Portable Document Format. It was created for presenting documents with formatted text, graphics, and other form elements in a way that is independent of the user's operating system and software. It is based on the PostScript language. PDF files can be password-protected and encrypted.
PDFs can also be edited by converting them to a Microsoft Office Word format like DOCX, then back to PDF.
File extension .pdfa.pdf
Category Document/Office file formats
Developed by ISO (International Organization for Standardization)
Mime type application/pdf

Format description

PDF/A (from PDF/Archive) is an ISO-standardized version of the Portable Document Format (PDF) specialized for digital preservation of electronic documents. It ensures that the document will look the same in the future as it does now by embedding all necessary components, such as fonts, color profiles, and images, within the file. Unlike regular PDFs, PDF/A prohibits features that might hinder long-term archiving, such as encryption and external content references, ensuring that the document remains self-contained and fully accessible over time. This standard is widely used in legal, governmental, and archival settings where document longevity and integrity are crucial.

MConverter creates files in version PDF/A-2b.

Common questions about converting PDF to PDF/A

Which version of PDF/A does MConverter output?

PDF/A files produced by MConverter conform to PDF/A-2b, also known as standard ISO 19005-2.

Can I convert PDF to PDF/A in bulk?

Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple PDFs to PDF/As simultaneously. You can even drag and drop folders containing PDFs to convert to PDF/A.
Pasting PDF files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.

Can I convert a PDF file to PDF/A, if its size is 2 GB?

Yes, with MConverter Pro you can convert big PDFs, up to 2 gigabytes each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert PDF files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.

Is converting PDFs to PDF/A safe with MConverter?

Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your PDF files are only accessible by you. 4 hours after the conversion completes, they are automatically deleted from MConverter’s servers. You can also delete your PDFs and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion by clicking the bin icon.
Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 12,470,559 files so far.

How long does it take to convert PDF to PDF/A?

For most documents, the wait may be a minute or so. However, MConverter also supports converting larger documents, meaning that it could take a while (up to over an hour, for example).

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