SCALEBAR PDF TOOLS — PDF to PDF/A Converter for Long-Term Archiving and ISO 19005 Compliance, Single File or Batch

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Convert PDF to PDF/A for archiving

Converts to PDF/A, the ISO archiving standard that embeds all fonts and color profiles. Uses Ghostscript WebAssembly (~30 MB, cached after first load).

PDF/A-1b ISO 19005-1 / widest compatibility
PDF/A-2b ISO 19005-2 / supports transparency
PDF/A-3b ISO 19005-3 / allows attachments

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About PDF/A Converter

PDF/A Converter by Scalebar is a browser-based tool that converts standard PDFs into PDF/A, the ISO standard for long-term document archiving. It embeds required fonts and color profiles to improve compatibility and future readability while preserving the document's appearance. Conversion uses Ghostscript compiled to WebAssembly, so your files are processed locally in your browser without being uploaded to a server.

Common uses

  • Preparing documents for long-term digital archiving

  • Meeting PDF/A requirements for government or institutional submissions

  • Preserving contracts, reports and technical documentation

  • Embedding fonts to improve compatibility across different devices

  • Creating standardized archive copies of important records