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Download PDF as PDF/A
The Download PDF as PDF/A feature allows you to save documents in a format that ensures their long-term preservation. It is ideal for businesses, educational institutions, and individuals who need to store and share documents securely and reliably.
Key Features
Ensures documents remain accessible in the future
Retains visual formatting across platforms
Reduces compatibility issues
Supports compliance with archival standards
Easy integration with existing workflows
Use Cases and Benefits
Archiving important business documents for easy retrieval
Sharing research papers that require consistent formatting
Preserving legal documents to meet regulatory requirements
Distributing educational materials that need to remain unchanged
Storing government forms that must be accessible for years
By using the Download PDF as PDF/A feature, you can solve issues related to document accessibility and format integrity. It helps you prepare your files for long-term use, ensuring that they remain intact and understandable no matter the technology used to access them. This way, you can focus on your work, confident that your documents will look the same today and years from now.
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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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