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Create a visual PDF/A copy

Rebuild visible pages as an image-only PDF/A-2b archival copy.

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  1. Choose file
  2. Create PDF/A-2b copy
  3. Review & Download

Rebuild visible pages as an image-only PDF/A-2b copy.

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How to create a visual PDF/A copy

  1. Review the conversion

    Choose a PDF and review the image-only conversion notice.

  2. Create the visual copy

    Choose a resolution and create the archival copy locally.

  3. Check and save

    Review the rendered pages, then download the PDF/A copy.

Before you save

  • This creates an image-only PDF/A-2b copy. Selectable text, accessibility tags, links, form fields and digital signatures are not retained.
  • Rasterisation changes text and vector graphics into pixels. Resolution affects image quality, file size and memory use.
  • The conversion engine is tested with an independent PDF/A validator. The browser does not run a complete ISO conformance validator on each output.

Questions about visual PDF/A copies

Will the archival copy remain searchable?

No. This visual conversion creates image-only pages. Keep the original when you need searchable text, vector detail or document accessibility.

Which PDF/A level is supported?

This tool creates visual PDF/A-2b copies only. It does not claim PDF/A-2a, PDF/A-2u, PDF/A-3 or PDF/UA conformance.