Convert PDF to PDF/A

Create an archival PDF/A-2 document.

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Edit PDF

Edit existing text, add hyperlinks, format text, insert images and annotate your PDF.

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Merge PDF

Combine several PDFs into one file.

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Compress PDF

Reduce file size with adjustable compression.

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PDF to Word

Extract text and images into an editable DOCX.

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JPG to PDF

Combine JPG, PNG or WebP images into a PDF.

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Split PDF

Save selected pages as separate PDF files.

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Remove pages

Delete selected pages from a PDF.

Extract pages

Save selected pages in a new PDF.

Organize PDF

Reorder, add, rotate or remove pages.

Scan to PDF

Use your camera or photos to create a PDF.

Repair PDF

Recover readable pages from a damaged PDF.

OCR PDF

Make scanned words searchable and selectable.

Word to PDF

Convert DOC, DOCX, ODT and RTF documents.

PowerPoint to PDF

Convert presentation slides to PDF.

Excel to PDF

Convert Excel spreadsheets to PDF.

HTML to PDF

Save uploaded HTML with its styles as a PDF.

PDF to JPG

Save PDF pages as JPG images.

PDF to PowerPoint

Turn each PDF page into a presentation slide.

PDF to Excel

Extract tables, or page text, to a workbook.

Fill PDF forms

Fill in fields, checkboxes and text.

Rotate PDF

Rotate all pages or a selected range.

Add page numbers

Number all pages or a selected range.

Add watermark

Mark selected pages with a custom text stamp.

Crop PDF

Trim page margins for a cleaner view.

Unlock PDF

Remove a PDF password you already know.

Protect PDF

Add a password to open a PDF.

Sign PDF

Draw a signature or upload a photo, remove its background and sign your PDF.

Redact PDF

Permanently remove matching sensitive text.

Compare PDFs

Compare two PDFs and highlight visual changes.

AI Summarizer

Summarize a document into its key points.

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Translate PDF

Translate document text into a new, readable PDF.

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PDF to Markdown

Extract readable text with page headings.

Smart redaction

Find Aadhaar numbers, SSNs, credit cards, names and signature areas. Review and remove sensitive content.

Resize PDF

Change page dimensions to A4, Letter or a custom size.

Resize image

Resize images by dimensions, file size, percentage or preset.

Convert image

Convert images to JPG, PNG or WebP with a preview and adjustable quality.

Exam photo & signature

Set photo and signature dimensions, file size and optional name or date captions.

Resize signature

Remove a signature’s light background and set its dimensions and file size.

About Convert PDF to PDF/A

Convert a PDF to PDF/A-2 for archiving. Check the result against your archive’s requirements.

How it works

  1. Choose a PDF.
  2. Select the document language and start conversion.
  3. Download the archival-format PDF.

Before you download

This tool creates PDF/A-2 output for archival use. Review any requirements imposed by the organization receiving the file.

Common questions

Can archival conversion change the document?

Yes. Font embedding and archival constraints can require reconstructed pages. Review the result’s appearance and text.

Does this guarantee acceptance by every portal?

No. The output targets PDF/A-2. Check the exact archival format and validation requirements of the receiving organization.

What does the PDF/A converter produce?

It targets PDF/A-2 archival output. PDF/A conversion can change font embedding or reconstruct pages, so review appearance and text and confirm the receiving organization’s exact format requirements.