# LibreOffice DOCX to PDF/A

Convert DOC/DOCX to PDF/A using LibreOffice rendering and Ghostscript conformance pass

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/libreoffice-docx-to-pdf-a

- **Category:** Document Tools

- **Keywords:** libreoffice, docx, pdfa, ghostscript, archive

## Overview

Generate archive-friendly PDF/A from Word documents.

**Pipeline:**
- LibreOffice renders source DOC/DOCX to PDF
- Ghostscript converts output into PDF/A-1b/2b/3b
- Batch inputs are merged before final PDF/A pass

## Inputs

- **Word Files** (file): Upload .doc/.docx files
- **PDF/A Level** (select)

## When to use

- Preparing official documents for long-term digital archiving.
- Ensuring document compliance with ISO PDF/A standards for legal or government submissions.
- Merging multiple Word documents into a single, standardized PDF/A file.

## How it works

- Upload your .doc or .docx files to the tool.
- Select your preferred PDF/A conformance level (1b, 2b, or 3b).
- The system uses LibreOffice to render the document to PDF.
- Ghostscript performs a final conformance pass to ensure the output meets the selected PDF/A standard.

## Use cases

- Archiving legal contracts and agreements for long-term compliance.
- Standardizing corporate reports for internal document management systems.
- Preparing academic or research papers for institutional repository submission.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the difference between PDF and PDF/A?

PDF/A is an ISO-standardized version of PDF designed for long-term archiving, ensuring the document looks the same regardless of the software or hardware used to open it.

### Which PDF/A levels are supported?

We support PDF/A-1b, PDF/A-2b, and PDF/A-3b, allowing you to choose the level of compliance required for your specific archival needs.

### Can I convert multiple files at once?

Yes, you can upload multiple Word documents, which will be merged into a single, unified PDF/A file.

### Is my document formatting preserved?

Yes, by using LibreOffice for the initial rendering, we ensure that your document layout, fonts, and images are accurately captured before the PDF/A conversion.

### Are there file size limits?

You can upload files up to 200MB in total, with a maximum of 30 files per conversion batch.

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## Samples

- [PDF Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/pdf-samples): Generated PDF samples from tools dated 2026-02-01 to 2026-02-10
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