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Q: How do I save a PDF as a PDF a format?

Choose Tools &gt; PDF Standards. Choose Save As PDF/A, Save As PDF/X, or Save As PDF/E in the right-pane. Choose the location to save the file, and then click Save.

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Hit Add New and choose your desired option to upload your document.

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Hit the appropriate button in the Dashboard to Download PDF as PDF/A in our editor.

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What is PDF type A?

PDF/A is an archival format of PDF that embeds all fonts used in the document within the PDF file. This means that a user of your file will not have to have the same fonts that you used to create the file installed on their computer to read the file.

What is the free software to convert PDF to PDF A?

Xodo provides a free online file converter for you to change your PDF to PDF/A format. Simply select the file you want to convert, and use the online converter to turn your PDF file into a PDF/A file. Easily select and choose from different PDF/A types for your archival needs.

How do I save a PDF as a PDF a format?

Choose Tools > PDF Standards. Choose Save As PDF/A, Save As PDF/X, or Save As PDF/E in the right-pane. Choose the location to save the file, and then click Save.

Can I convert PDF to PDF A?

Under Output Format select Export File(s) to Alternate Format. Select PDF/A from the “Export to” dropdown menu. Then click OK.

Is PDF the same as PDF A?

PDF/A is an ISO-standardized version of the Portable Document Format (PDF) specialized for use in the archiving and long-term preservation of electronic documents. PDF/A differs from PDF by prohibiting features unsuitable for long-term archiving, such as font linking (as opposed to font embedding) and encryption.

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