Word to PDF/A

PDF/A is the international standard (ISO 19005) for long-term archiving. Many courts, universities, government portals and companies require it, because a PDF/A file always looks the same, years later, on any device.

Upload a Word (DOCX or DOC), OpenDocument (ODT) or RTF file and get a PDF/A file with all fonts embedded, ready for submission.

How to convert Word to PDF/A

1. Upload your DOCX, DOC, ODT or RTF file.
2. Choose the PDF/A version. PDF/A-2b is recommended unless your institution asks for another one.
3. Click Convert and download your PDF/A file.

Word to PDF/A features

• PDF/A-1b, PDF/A-2b and PDF/A-3b.
• All fonts are embedded, so the document looks the same everywhere.
• Accepts DOCX, DOC, ODT and RTF.
• Each result is checked for the PDF/A identification before download.

Which PDF/A version do I need?

PDF/A-1b is the oldest and strictest version, still required by some courts. PDF/A-2b is the most widely accepted today and supports transparency and modern compression. PDF/A-3b additionally allows embedded attachments, used for example for e-invoices. If you are unsure, choose PDF/A-2b.

Frequently asked questions

Is PDF/A different from a normal PDF?

Yes. PDF/A forbids features that can change over time, such as external fonts or links to outside content, and stores everything needed to display the document inside the file.

Will my formatting be kept?

Yes, in most documents. Very complex Word layouts can differ slightly; check the result before submitting it.

Do I need to validate the file?

If your institution requires formal validation, you can check the file with a free validator such as veraPDF.

Is it free?

Yes, with no watermark and no sign-up.

Privacy, limits and file safety

Your documents are processed on our own server, are never shared with anyone and are deleted automatically 60 minutes after processing. Passwords you enter are used once and never stored. Files can be up to 500 MB. No sign-up, no watermark and no software to install: it works in any modern browser on Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone.

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