What PDF/A profiles are supported?

The tool supports PDF/A-1b (basic compatibility), PDF/A-2b (allows JPEG2000), PDF/A-2u (Unicode support), and PDF/A-3b (allows embedded files).

Does this tool perform ICC color management?

No, this tool performs a soft conversion that embeds XMP metadata and strips incompatible features without applying ICC color profiles.

Are my files uploaded to an external server?

No, the conversion is performed locally in your browser with zero external dependencies, keeping your documents private.

What is the maximum file size I can convert?

You can upload and convert PDF files up to 100 MB in size.

What does 'self-declared PDF/A' mean?

It means the tool embeds the necessary PDF/A XMP metadata tags to declare compliance, but does not perform full rasterization or color space conversion.

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Examples

1. Archiving Legal Contracts

Legal Compliance Officer

Background

A compliance officer needs to archive signed contracts in a format that guarantees long-term readability and meets regulatory standards.

Problem

Standard PDFs contain interactive elements and lack the required XMP metadata for archival systems.

How to use

Upload the contract PDF, select the 'PDF/A-1b' profile for maximum compatibility, and run the conversion.

Profile: pdfa-1b

Outcome

A self-declared PDF/A-1b file with embedded XMP metadata, ready for long-term storage.

2. Converting Technical Reports with Images

Technical Writer

Background

A writer has a technical manual containing JPEG2000 images that needs to be archived.

Problem

Older PDF/A profiles do not support JPEG2000 compression, which is used in the manual's diagrams.

How to use

Upload the manual PDF, select the 'PDF/A-2b' profile to allow JPEG2000 support, and download the output.

Profile: pdfa-2b

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