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PDF/A conversion is temporarily unavailable

PDF/A is temporarily disabled for the public beta pending another generator license review.

PDF/A is temporarily disabled for the public beta; the server rejects these jobs behind a dedicated feature flag.
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When this tool helps

PDF/A is temporarily disabled for the public beta; the server rejects these jobs behind a dedicated feature flag. The situations below show what this workflow is designed for so you can choose the tool before uploading a document.

  • Learn what the PDF/A-2b archival profile means.
  • Check the current status of the future feature.
How it works

Convert PDF to PDF/A online

The “Convert PDF to PDF/A online” workflow consists of 3 consecutive stages. Review the settings and expected output at each stage because processing creates a new copy instead of overwriting the source.

  1. 01Upload file

    Once released, you will be able to upload the source document here.

  2. 02Choose settings

    Choose the settings and review the expected result before processing.

  3. 03Get the result

    Download a separate result without changing the source file.

What you can do

The capabilities below describe what is included in the workflow and the resulting file. Use them to confirm whether this tool completes the task or whether another processing stage will be needed.

  • PDF/A-2b
  • Embedded color profile
  • veraPDF validation
  • Compatibility report

Limits and important details

Limits keep the result predictable by describing supported files, processing boundaries and PDF properties that may require manual review. Read them before starting, especially for complex documents.

  • The workflow is documented, but public processing is not available yet
  • Processing stays disabled until the implementation and quality tests are complete
  • PDFs are not stored in a permanent document library
  • An inactive guest session expires after 15 minutes
  • The hard session limit is 2 hours

Before you start

  • Keep the source file until the result has been reviewed
  • Check whether the PDF is password-protected or digitally signed
  • Identify the pages and objects that are expected to change
  • Use a non-sensitive test copy for an unfamiliar workflow

Result checklist

  • Open the downloaded copy in a second PDF viewer
  • Review every changed page at normal and enlarged zoom
  • Check text search, links, forms and visual quality where relevant
  • Confirm that confidential data and metadata meet the intended use
Example

Current safe mode

The “Current safe mode” scenario follows a source file through to a separate result. It shows which action is performed and what should be checked after download.

Input
A synthetic regular PDF.
Action
Wait for a separate generator licensing decision.
Result
No public job is created and the source PDF is unchanged.
Privacy

Temporary processing in Germany, EU

The file is processed only inside a temporary guest session. Access closes when the session ends, and source and result files follow the service deletion lifecycle.

  • No permanent document library
  • No external AI, OCR or PDF providers
  • 15-minute inactivity timeout
  • 2-hour hard session limit
FAQ

Questions and answers

These answers apply specifically to “Convert PDF to PDF/A online” and extend the main instructions. They cover settings, expected output and the cases that most often need clarification before processing.

Which PDF/A level is supported?

The tested implementation targets PDF/A-2b and validates it with veraPDF, but public processing is disabled.

Why is conversion unavailable?

The current generator has AGPL or commercial licensing. We will not expose it in the public beta without a separate approved model.

Can I create a PDF/A now?

No. Public processing is disabled; after licensing approval, every result would still require independent veraPDF validation.

Help center

Common errors and next steps

When processing cannot continue, the service shows a reason code and a safe next step. Resolve the stated issue and upload again or choose another mode; the source document remains unchanged.

PDFA_VALIDATION_FAILED

The generated file did not pass independent PDF/A-2b validation.

Review the compatibility report and keep the source PDF unchanged.
PDF_PASSWORD_REQUIRED

The PDF is encrypted and cannot be processed without a known password.

Enter the document password in the password prompt, or choose another file.
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Help center

Useful guides

Practical guides provide context that does not fit into a short procedure: how to choose a mode, understand processing consequences and handle the document safely.

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