# PDF to PDF/A

> Create a best-effort PDF/A-1b archival candidate locally with metadata normalization, readable-output validation, and clear compliance limitations.

Canonical: https://helpers.aibrush.co/en/pdf-to-pdfa

## Supported files

PDF to PDF/A accepts standard unencrypted .pdf files. Password-protected files cannot be decrypted by this local PDF/A exporter yet.

## Options

PDF/A-1b candidate target.

Metadata normalization for archival fields.

Readable-output validation and clear warnings for uncertified checks.

Best-effort disclosure when full compliance cannot be guaranteed.

## How to use PDF to PDF/A

1. **Upload PDF** — Upload an unencrypted PDF.
2. **Pick target** — Keep PDF/A-1b as the target and decide whether to normalize metadata and validate the result.
3. **Edit metadata** — Review or edit the metadata title and author.
4. **Convert and download** — Select Convert to PDF/A, read the compliance note, and download the candidate file.

## FAQ

### Is this certified PDF/A?

No. It is a best-effort PDF/A export. Use a dedicated ISO 19005 validator for certification.

### What does the tool change?

It normalizes document metadata, saves without object streams, preserves pages, and checks that the exported PDF reopens locally.

### Are my PDFs uploaded?

No. Conversion and validation checks happen in a browser worker.