PDF to PDF/A

Archive it.

PDF/A-2b compliant.

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No upload
Works offline
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// How it works

Three steps. Zero uploads.

01
Drop
Drag your PDF onto the page. It never leaves your browser.
02
Convert
fwip embeds an sRGB colour profile, adds XMP metadata, and strips JavaScript — all locally.
03
Download
Download your PDF/A-2b compliant file. Nothing was ever uploaded.
// Why this is different

Your PDF never leaves your machine.

Most online PDF/A converters upload your document to a server for processing. That means confidential files pass through infrastructure you don't control.

fwip works differently. The conversion engine runs entirely in your browser. Your PDF is read from your device, processed on your CPU, and the result is saved back to your device. No server is involved. We literally cannot see your file.

No server processing

Everything runs on your device using WebAssembly. Your file never touches a network.

No account required

Drop a file. Get a result. No sign-up, no email, no password.

No subscription

Free in the browser. $99 once for the offline bundle. That's it. Forever.

Works offline

The desktop version works with no internet connection at all.

// Questions

Frequently asked.

What is PDF/A and why do I need it?▾
PDF/A is an ISO-standardised archival format designed for long-term preservation. It embeds fonts and colour profiles so the document renders identically decades from now. Courts, governments, and archives often require it.
What version of PDF/A does fwip produce?▾
fwip converts to PDF/A-2b, the most widely accepted conformance level. It requires visual appearance preservation and embedded colour profiles.
Does the conversion change my PDF content?▾
The visible content stays identical. fwip adds an sRGB colour profile, XMP metadata, and MarkInfo, then strips JavaScript and actions that PDF/A prohibits.
How do I verify my PDF is valid PDF/A?▾
fwip produces PDF/A-compatible output. You can verify the result with fwip's <a href="/tools/validate-pdfa/">Validate PDF/A</a> tool, or use a certified validator like veraPDF.
Can I convert PDF/A without Adobe Acrobat?▾
Yes — fwip converts to PDF/A entirely in your browser. No Acrobat, no subscription, no software to install.
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