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What is a PDF/A?

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PDF/A is a specialized version of the PDF format designed for long-term archival and preservation of electronic documents. It ensures that documents will remain accessible and visually consistent over time by embedding all necessary fonts, images, and metadata within the file. PDF/A removes dependencies on external resources and restricts certain features that could compromise long-term accessibility.

Question 2

What PDF/A standards can I use?

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Currently PDF/A-1B, more are in the works.

Question 3

Why PDF/A is important?

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PDF/A is crucial for organizations that need to preserve documents for legal, regulatory, or historical purposes. It ensures document integrity and accessibility over decades by eliminating dependencies on external fonts, links, or multimedia that might become unavailable. Many industries, including government, healthcare, and finance, require PDF/A compliance for official record-keeping.

Question 4

Can I convert the PDFs for free?

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Yes, you can convert your PDFs to PDF/A format free of charge. Our free tier supports PDFs up to 10 pages and 1MB in file size. Simply upload your PDF files and download the converted PDF/A documents at no cost, subject to these limitations. You don't even need to create an account to use the free conversion service.

Question 5

Is there a limit to how many PDFs I can convert?

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For free users, each PDF must be 10 pages or fewer and 1MB or smaller in file size. Our Standard plan allows up to 200 pages and 50MB files with 50 conversions per month. Premium users get up to 100MB files and 200 conversions monthly with unlimited pages.

Question 6

Do I need to register?

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No, you can convert PDFs for free as a guest with no account, given the limitations of the free tier.

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