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Free PDF/A Online

Convert a PDF to the PDF/A-1b archival format for long-term preservation.

Upload files

Drag & drop or browse your device — PDF accepted

Up to 25 MB · 5 files per task · files expire in 2 h

How it works

DocKit validates files before processing and stores them temporarily with automatic expiry.

  1. 1

    Upload your file

  2. 2

    Choose tool options

  3. 3

    Confirm permissions

  4. 4

    Process and download

Common questions

Is PDF/A free?

Yes. PDF/A is free to use right now within the guest limits (25 MB, 5 files per task).

Do I need an account to use PDF/A?

No account is required for guest tasks. Account-backed history and higher limits are planned.

How long are files stored?

Uploaded files and results are stored temporarily and expire automatically after the task window.

What permission do I give before processing?

You confirm that you have the rights to upload and modify the files, and you allow temporary processing for the selected PDF task.