Overview: Convert PDF to 100% ISO-compliant PDF/A format using our True Hybrid Ghostscript Engine. Zero-retention privacy policy. Runs 100% free on PDFTeq (PDF Teq).

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True PDF/A Engineering Converter

Transform standard documents into 100% ISO-Compliant PDF/A format using our secure Server-Side Ghostscript engine with Zero-Retention Privacy.

Zero-Retention Privacy: Files are securely processed on our server to ensure true ISO compliance (font embedding, color profiles). The moment processing completes, your files are instantly and permanently deleted from our servers.

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Secure TLS Upload. Max size: 20MB.

Engine Configuration

Deep font embedding, color profile mapping, and metadata injection.

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Applying ISO 19005 Compliance Rules

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File instantly wiped from server.

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ISO 19005 Architecture

Algorithmic breakdown of ISO compliance, font embedding, and 52 research-backed FAQs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does PDFTeq convert a regular PDF to archival PDF/A?

Your file is transmitted over TLS 1.3 to our isolated server engine, where Ghostscript embeds required fonts, normalizes device-independent color spaces (sRGB/CMYK ICC profiles), writes XMP archival metadata, and validates the output against ISO 19005 using veraPDF.

Is my uploaded PDF stored on your server?

No. Your input file and converted PDF/A output are automatically deleted immediately upon request completion via PHP shutdown handlers, with a 30-minute fallback sweep for any interrupted connections.

Which PDF/A conformance levels are supported?

You can convert documents to PDF/A-1b (maximum legacy compatibility), PDF/A-2b (modern archival with JPEG2000 and flattened transparency), or PDF/A-3b (archival with embedded files).

What is the maximum file size for PDF to PDF/A conversion?

The server-side PDF/A converter currently accepts PDF files up to 20 MB per conversion.