How to use PDF to PDF/A
- Select the PDF.
- Click “Convert”.
- Download the PDF/A copy.
How bopdf makes PDF/A
To guarantee the copy is self-contained, bopdf renders each page at 200 DPI and rebuilds the document with an embedded sRGB color profile, PDF/A-2b identification in the XMP metadata and a document ID. Because pages become images, text is not selectable — run OCR PDF first if searchability matters, or use a desktop tool if a validator requires vector text.
Courts and archives sometimes require a specific validator (such as veraPDF); check your submission with it if acceptance is critical.
🔒 Your files never leave your device
bopdf processes your documents locally with JavaScript (pdf-lib and Mozilla pdf.js) inside your browser tab. Your PDF is never uploaded, stored or seen by us — you can even disconnect from the internet after the page loads and the tool keeps working. When you close the tab, everything is gone.
Frequently asked questions
Which PDF/A level is produced?
The file is identified as PDF/A-2b.
Is the text selectable?
No, pages are converted to images.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. Everything happens in your browser on your own device. Files are never sent over the internet, which makes bopdf suitable for confidential documents.
Is there a file size limit?
There is no fixed limit, but very large files (hundreds of MB) depend on your device memory. On phones, files up to about 100 MB usually work well.