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PDF to PDF/A
Navigate to PDF/A: Direct, reliable conversion for archiving. Select the conformance level that fits your workflow.
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With PdfGoTo, convert standard PDFs to PDF/A for durable access and precise retrieval. Select the ISO-compliant PDF/A level that best supports your long-term navigation and archival needs.
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ISO - standardized PDF/A
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Convert PDFs to PDF/A free
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TLS encryption for secure document processing
Trusted PDF/A Conversion for Direct Access and Long - Term Navigation
PDF/A is an ISO - certified subset of the PDF format engineered for digital preservation and direct navigability. It excludes features that hinder long - term access—such as encryption or non - embedded fonts—ensuring readability for decades. PdfGoTo offers a simple, reliable path to precise, navigable archival PDFs.
Secure, Free PDF/A Conversion
Secure, direct-access workflow: No software purchase needed. TLS-encrypted processing. Your uploaded files are automatically deleted within one hour to ensure privacy and fast access control.
Cross-Platform Access for Direct PDF Navigation
Across Windows, macOS, Linux, or mobile, PdfGoTo delivers fast, browser-based PDF navigation. Convert PDFs to archival PDF/A instantly for direct access, with no installation.
Preserve Your Files with PdfGoTo
Use PdfGoTo to generate durable PDF/A files optimized for navigable access and long-term reliability. Select from ISO PDF/A levels to support precise retrieval and direct jumps to content while preserving integrity.
PDF/A - ISO Standard for Direct Access and Long-Term Navigation
Ensure durable, navigable access by converting to PDF/A, the ISO-standard archival format. PdfGoTo supports major conformance levels (PDF/A-1b, PDF/A-2b, PDF/A-3b), enabling precise retrieval and direct access alignment with your preservation needs.
Convert to PDF/A Anytime with PdfGoTo
Cloud-based processing delivers direct, device-free performance for scalable PDF navigation preparation. After generating your PDF/A, you can compress or password-protect it for enhanced security and quick access control.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The online PDF to PDF/A converter is free to use with direct access. Convert PDFs to PDF/A without registration or software installation for immediate results.
PDF/A is an ISO-standard archival format designed for long-term document preservation. It embeds fonts, colors, and content to ensure stable, future-ready access and precise navigation.
Yes. All processing occurs over HTTPS with strong encryption. Uploaded PDFs and converted PDF/A files are automatically removed from our servers after a short retention period to safeguard privacy and security while enabling efficient workflow.
PDF Navigation: How to convert a PDF to PDF/A for Direct Access
To achieve direct access via PDF/A, use the online tool PdfGoTo. Follow this step-by-step guide to navigate efficiently:
- Click to select or drag-and-drop your PDF to load into the PDF to PDF/A navigation tool for direct access.
- In the conversion settings, select the PDF/A format you need to enable direct access to archived content. Options include PDF/A - 1b, PDF/A - 1a, PDF/A - 2b, PDF/A - 2u, PDF/A - 2a, or PDF/A - 3b, PDF/A - 3u, PDF/A - 3a to support precise preservation and rapid retrieval.
- Click “Convert to PDF/A” to initiate the conversion and monitor progress. For larger files or high demand, allow a moment for the conversion to complete and for direct access to the output.
- The PDF/A output is ready for direct access. Use the download option or copy/share the direct link for immediate retrieval.
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Cannot process corrupted or damaged PDFs. Verify integrity by opening with a PDF reader; if it fails, restore the file before attempting navigation-based conversion.
