PDF/A is an ISO-standardized version of PDF designed for long-term digital preservation. It requires all fonts to be embedded and prohibits features that could prevent future rendering.

Which PDF/A level should I choose?

PDF/A-1b is the most widely accepted for basic archival. PDF/A-2b adds JPEG2000 and transparency support. PDF/A-3b allows embedded attachments.

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How to PDF to PDF/A

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The converter embeds fonts and ensures PDF/A compliance.

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Features

PDF/A-1b, 2b, 3b Support

Automatic Font Embedding

Transparency Flattening

ISO 19005 Compliant

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