How to convert PDF to PDF/A-2b
- Upload – click “Choose files” or drag your PDF files into the box above (.pdf).
- Convert – press the button; Kitbly processes your file on a secure server in seconds.
- Download – save your PDF/A-2b. The file is deleted from our servers automatically after 1 hour.
About PDF to PDF/A
Courts, tax offices, universities and public procurement portals often require PDF/A. We convert your PDF to PDF/A-2b: fonts are embedded and colours are given a standard sRGB profile so the file looks the same in decades.
Frequently asked questions
Which PDF/A version do I get?
PDF/A-2b, the most widely accepted level. Our output passes the veraPDF validator in our tests.
Why was my file rejected?
Password-protected PDFs must be unlocked first. Very unusual files may not validate; please tell us if that happens.
Is my document kept?
No. Files travel over an encrypted HTTPS connection, are converted automatically and are permanently deleted after 1 hour. Nobody looks at them and they are never used for AI training.
Is PDF to PDF/A free?
Yes – completely free, with no account, no daily limit and no watermark.
Are my files safe?
Files are sent over an encrypted HTTPS connection, processed automatically by our servers, never shared and permanently deleted after 1 hour. Nobody looks at your documents.
Do I need to install software or sign up?
No. It works in any browser on Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android. No account needed.
Is there a watermark?
Never. Your converted files are clean, with no watermark or branding.