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With Vo, easily convert standard PDFs to PDF/A to support reliable, long-term viewing and organized archives. Select the ISO-compliant PDF/A level that best matches your viewing and organization needs.
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Trusted PDF/A Conversion for Clear Viewing and Long-Term Organization
PDF/A is an ISO-certified variant designed for durable viewing and structured preservation. Unlike standard PDFs, it removes features that hinder archiving—such as encryption or non-embedded fonts—ensuring readability for decades. Vo provides a simple, reliable way to achieve this, supporting calm, organized workflows.
Secure, Free PDF/A Conversion
Skip costly software. Our cloud conversion uses TLS encryption, and your uploaded files are automatically deleted within one hour, ensuring secure, private viewing and organized handling of your documents.
Seamless Viewing Across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Mobile
Whether you're on Windows, macOS, Linux, or a mobile device, Vo delivers consistent, distraction-free viewing in any browser. Convert PDFs to archival PDF/A instantly—no installation needed—streamlining your document viewing and organization.
Preserve Your Files with Vo
Use Vo to produce durable, standards-compliant PDF/A files that support reliable viewing and long-term readability. Select from ISO PDF/A levels to fit your document organization and preservation needs.
PDF/A: ISO Standard for Long-Term Viewing and Archiving
Ensure long-term accessibility by converting your files to PDF/A, the ISO-standard archival format. Vo supports major conformance levels (PDF/A-1b, PDF/A-2b, PDF/A-3b), giving you options that match your preservation and viewing needs.
Convert to PDF/A Anytime with Vo
All conversions occur in the cloud, preserving your device's resources and ensuring fast viewing. After generating your PDF/A, you can compress or password-protect it for stronger security and organized access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. This online PDF to PDF/A converter is free to use, designed for seamless viewing and organized archiving without requiring registration or software installation.
PDF/A is an ISO-standardized format designed for long-term viewing and organized document archiving. It ensures fonts, colors, and content are embedded for reliable rendering and future access.
Yes. All files are processed using secure HTTPS encryption. Uploaded PDFs and converted PDF/A files are automatically deleted from our servers after a short period to protect privacy and support secure, organized viewing workflows.
How to view and convert a PDF to PDF/A for free
To view and convert a PDF to PDF/A for free, use the online tool Vo. Follow these steps to achieve a clear, organized result:
Click to select or drag and drop to upload your PDF into Vo’s PDF/A conversion tool for viewing and organization.
In the conversion settings, select the PDF/A format that best supports clear viewing and durable organization. Common options include PDF/A - 1b, PDF/A - 1a, PDF/A - 2b, PDF/A - 2u, PDF/A - 2a, PDF/A - 3b, PDF/A - 3u, and PDF/A - 3a, depending on your archival needs and document preservation.
Click 'Convert to PDF/A' to start the conversion. Depending on file size and server load, this may take a moment, but the resulting PDF/A will be ready for viewing with an organized structure.
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PDF/A is an ISO-standardized PDF designed for long-term viewing, storage, and structured preservation of electronic documents.
Choose the PDF/A conformance level that best supports your viewing and organizational goals:
PDF 1.4-based, Level B conformance provides essential visual fidelity while meeting core standards for stable viewing and organization:
Based on PDF 1.7 (ISO 32000-1). Level B (basic) conformance adds features that support clearer viewing and organized workflows.
JPEG 2000 image compression
Support for transparency effects and layers
Embedding of OpenType fonts
Support for digital signatures aligned with PDF Advanced Electronic Signatures to enable secure, verifiable viewing workflows.
An option to embed PDF/A files to streamline viewing, archiving, and organization of document sets within a single file.
Based on PDF 1.7 (ISO 32000-1). Level B (basic) conformance includes additional features to support modern viewing and document organization.
Text has unicode mapping
JPEG 2000 image compression
Support for transparency effects and layers
Embedding of OpenType fonts
Support for digital signatures aligned with PDF Advanced Electronic Signatures to enable secure, verifiable viewing workflows.
An option to embed PDF/A files to streamline viewing, archiving, and organization of document sets within a single file.
Based on PDF 1.7 (ISO 32000 - 1). Level A (accessible) conformance requirements, plus new features to support clear viewing, organized page structure, and improved navigation.
JPEG 2000 image compression
Support for transparency effects and layers
Embedding of OpenType fonts
Support for digital signatures aligned with PDF Advanced Electronic Signatures to enable secure, verifiable viewing workflows.
An option to embed PDF/A files to streamline viewing, archiving, and organization of document sets within a single file.
Based on PDF 1.7 (ISO 32000 - 1). Level B (basic) conformance with basic requirements plus new features to improve viewing and organization.
Supports embedding of XML, CSV, CAD, word-processing documents, spreadsheets, and other file formats into PDF/A documents to support integrated viewing and organized document structures.
JPEG 2000 image compression
Support for transparency effects and layers
Embedding of OpenType fonts
Support for digital signatures aligned with PDF Advanced Electronic Signatures to enable secure, verifiable viewing workflows.
An option to embed PDF/A files to streamline viewing, archiving, and organization of document sets within a single file.
Based on PDF 1.7 (ISO 32000 - 1). Level B (basic) conformance with updated requirements and new features to enhance viewing and organization.
Text has unicode mapping
Supports embedding of XML, CSV, CAD, word-processing documents, spreadsheets, and other file formats into PDF/A documents to support integrated viewing and organized document structures.
JPEG 2000 image compression
Support for transparency effects and layers
Embedding of OpenType fonts
Support for digital signatures aligned with PDF Advanced Electronic Signatures to enable secure, verifiable viewing workflows.
An option to embed PDF/A files to streamline viewing, archiving, and organization of document sets within a single file.
Based on PDF 1.7 (ISO 32000 - 1). Level A (accessible) conformance with new features to improve viewing clarity and page organization for accessible use.
Supports embedding of XML, CSV, CAD, word-processing documents, spreadsheets, and other file formats into PDF/A documents to support integrated viewing and organized document structures.
JPEG 2000 image compression
Support for transparency effects and layers
Embedding of OpenType fonts
Support for digital signatures aligned with PDF Advanced Electronic Signatures to enable secure, verifiable viewing workflows.
An option to embed PDF/A files to streamline viewing, archiving, and organization of document sets within a single file.
PDF/A-4 based on PDF 2.0 (ISO 32000 - 2) conformance requirements, with new features to enhance viewing and organized workflows.
Better supports archiving of fillable forms
Simplifies the handling of digital signatures
Enhanced XMP metadata to store comprehensive, searchable information for easier viewing, navigation, and long-term organization.
Allows embedding of other PDF/A files and supplementary materials to support consolidated viewing and organized document trees.
Ensures accurate color reproduction across devices to maintain consistent viewing and readability.
Ensures PDF/A-4 documents remain viewable with PDF 2.0 compliant viewers for clear, consistent viewing.
Interoperability across different systems and platforms.
PDF/A - 4e designed for clear viewing and organized workflows, based on PDF 2.0 PDF/A - 4 (ISO 32000-2) conformance with enhancements for easier navigation and structured pages plus new features:
Supports Rich Media, 3D Annotations, and embedded files to enhance viewing and organized document flow.
PDF/A - 4f designed for clear viewing and organized workflows, based on PDF 2.0 PDF/A - 4 (ISO 32000-2) conformance with enhancements for accessibility and embedding options:
Allows embedding of files in other formats to support comprehensive viewing and consolidation within a single file.
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