Convert your PDF to PDF/A-1b format for long-term archiving. Pages are rasterized.
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Choose a fileFusionPDF's PDF/A converter transforms standard PDFs into PDF/A format — the ISO-standardized archiving format designed for long-term preservation. PDF/A ensures all fonts, colors, and content are self-contained in the file, making it readable decades from now without depending on external resources.
Drop your PDF into the upload area. The tool analyzes the document and converts it to PDF/A-1b or PDF/A-2b format by embedding fonts, removing external dependencies, and ensuring color spaces meet the PDF/A specification. Click Convert to PDF/A and download the archive-ready document.
PDF/A is required for long-term digital archiving in government, legal, medical, and corporate contexts. It's the standard format for court submissions, medical record archiving, official administrative documents, and any file that must remain readable and verifiable for years or decades without depending on software availability.
FusionPDF performs PDF/A conversion in your browser — your document never leaves your device. The tool is free, requires no account, and produces compliant output for common archiving needs. While highly complex PDFs with advanced features may require professional tools, FusionPDF handles the vast majority of standard documents accurately.