PDF/A Convert
Convert standard PDFs to the PDF/A-2 archival format for long-term preservation and regulatory compliance. Embeds fonts and removes external dependencies. SnapOtter processes files on your own server for document privacy.
Features
- Converts to PDF/A-2 standard for long-term archival compliance
- Embeds all fonts to ensure display consistency across systems and decades
- Removes JavaScript, multimedia, and external references per the standard
- Validates output against PDF/A-2 conformance requirements
- Self-hosted conversion keeps regulated documents on your infrastructure
What you can do
- Converting legal documents to PDF/A for court-mandated archival submission
- Preparing government records in PDF/A format for long-term digital preservation
- Converting invoices to PDF/A-2 to meet EU e-invoicing compliance requirements
- Archiving engineering drawings in PDF/A for regulatory retention periods
Self-hosted. Your files never leave your network.
SnapOtter runs entirely on your own infrastructure. Files processed with PDF/A Convert are never uploaded to third-party servers. Deploy a single Docker container and process files with full privacy, no watermarks, and no usage limits. Open source under AGPL-3.0.
Frequently asked questions
- What is PDF/A and why would I need it?
- PDF/A is an ISO-standardized format designed for long-term document preservation. It embeds all fonts and removes external dependencies so the file displays identically decades from now. Processing runs on your server.
- Will my document look different after conversion?
- The visual appearance stays the same. PDF/A conversion embeds fonts, removes scripts, and strips external references, but the visible content and layout are preserved. Files stay on your network.
- Does PDF/A-2 conversion meet compliance requirements?
- PDF/A-2 is widely accepted for legal, government, and financial archival requirements including EU regulations. SnapOtter processes everything locally, keeping regulated documents on your own infrastructure.
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