PDF to PDF/A

PDF to PDF/A .NET Converter Plugin

Convert PDF files to PDF/A while ensuring long-term archiving compliance. No Adobe required.

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Quick start

Convert PDF to PDF/A in minutes

Install the package Add GroupDocs.Conversion.LowCode to your project using the .NET CLI.
Copy and paste the code Set up the license, create the converter, and run the conversion.
Run your application Your PDF file is converted to PDF/A.

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dotnet add package GroupDocs.Conversion.LowCode

using GroupDocs.Conversion.LowCode;// Set your licenseLicense.Set("GroupDocs.Conversion.LowCode.lic");// Create a converter for a PDF filevar converter = new PdfToPdfAConverter("source.pdf");// Convert to PDF/Aconverter.Convert("output.pdf");

open GroupDocs.Conversion.LowCode// Set your licenseLicense.Set("GroupDocs.Conversion.LowCode.lic")// Create a converter for a PDF filelet converter = new PdfToPdfAConverter("source.pdf")// Convert to PDF/Aconverter.Convert("output.pdf")

Imports GroupDocs.Conversion.LowCode' Set your licenseLicense.Set("GroupDocs.Conversion.LowCode.lic")' Create a converter for a PDF fileDim converter As New PdfToPdfAConverter("source.pdf")' Convert to PDF/Aconverter.Convert("output.pdf")

About the package

Built on the GroupDocs.Conversion SDK

These document conversion plugins support converting PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and HTML files. The cross-platform package runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux under .NET 6+, with a lightweight footprint for server or desktop apps.

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FAQ

About this converter

Questions about trials, licenses and payment are answered once, on Pricing & licensing.

Can I try PDF to PDF/A before buying?

Yes. Install the package and run the converter in evaluation mode; output carries a watermark until a license is set. For a full test, request a free temporary license.

Is there an online demo?

Try the PDF Converter App, powered by the same conversion engine.

Does it need Adobe Acrobat?

No. The converter runs on .NET 6+ on Windows, macOS and Linux without Adobe Acrobat installed.

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