Local browser workspace

Fast, free, browser-only tools. Your files stay on your device.

Edit PDF Browse all tools

60 browser tools Works on mobile Free to use

No File Logs

We do not upload, store, or track the files you process.

No Backend

All processing happens inside your browser.

100% Free

Every tool is free. No hidden costs.

Total Transparency

Built for trust with clear local limits.

Convert from PDF / Beta

Convert PDF to PDF/A Online

Prepare a self-contained PDF/A-2b archival copy with embedded sRGB color information and XMP identification metadata.

Quick answer

What does PDF to PDF/A do?

NoLogPDF prepares a PDF/A-2b archival copy entirely in your browser. Recommended Archival image copy mode preserves page appearance, embeds an official sRGB output profile and PDF/A identification metadata, and removes interactive features by rebuilding each page. Browser preparation is not a formal ISO certificate, so regulated or institutional archives should validate the result with veraPDF.

Use PDF to PDF/A when you need to prepare a PDF/A-2b copy for long-term document preservation. Common uses include prepare a durable visual record for long-term storage, create a self-contained archive copy without uploading a document, add archival metadata before institutional validation.

Input: PDF
Processing: In this browser
File upload: No
Price: Free

How to use PDF to PDF/A

Choose one PDF file.
Use Archival image copy for the strongest self-contained result, or Preserve searchable text when selection matters more.
Add optional title, author, and subject metadata.
Create the archival PDF, download it automatically, and validate formal archives with veraPDF.

What PDF to PDF/A changes

Embeds PDF/A-2b identification in XMP metadata and an official ICC sRGB output intent.
Recommended mode rebuilds pages from local renders, removing encryption, forms, scripts, attachments, and other interactive behavior from the copy.
Creates a separate JSON preparation report without changing the original PDF.

Browser-only privacy

The selected PDF is processed by JavaScript running in this browser for PDF to PDF/A. NoLogPDF does not send the file to a backend conversion API, and file names, contents, form values, passwords, and output data are excluded from site analytics.

Limits to know before using PDF to PDF/A

Browser-side preparation cannot certify every ISO 19005 rule; validate legal, regulated, or institutional archives with veraPDF.
Archival image copy preserves appearance but removes selectable text, links, forms, layers, attachments, and digital signatures.
Preserve searchable text keeps source page resources, so unembedded fonts or non-compliant color spaces can still fail formal validation.

Common uses for PDF to PDF/A

Prepare a durable visual record for long-term storage.
Create a self-contained archive copy without uploading a document.
Add archival metadata before institutional validation.

Next step: Continue this workflow with PDF Info.

PDF to PDF/A questions

How does PDF to PDF/A work?

Prepare a self-contained PDF/A-2b archival copy with embedded sRGB color information and XMP identification metadata. Choose one PDF file. Use Archival image copy for the strongest self-contained result, or Preserve searchable text when selection matters more. Add optional title, author, and subject metadata.

Does PDF to PDF/A upload my PDF?

No. The selected PDF is read by code running in this browser for this operation. NoLogPDF does not send the selected file to a backend conversion API or include file data in analytics.

What does PDF to PDF/A change in the output?

Embeds PDF/A-2b identification in XMP metadata and an official ICC sRGB output intent. Recommended mode rebuilds pages from local renders, removing encryption, forms, scripts, attachments, and other interactive behavior from the copy. Creates a separate JSON preparation report without changing the original PDF.

What limits should I know before using PDF to PDF/A?

Browser-side preparation cannot certify every ISO 19005 rule; validate legal, regulated, or institutional archives with veraPDF. Archival image copy preserves appearance but removes selectable text, links, forms, layers, attachments, and digital signatures. Preserve searchable text keeps source page resources, so unembedded fonts or non-compliant color spaces can still fail formal validation.

Is the downloaded file guaranteed to pass every PDF/A validator?

No. The tool adds the central PDF/A-2b metadata and color-profile requirements and removes risky interactive content in recommended mode, but formal conformance must be checked with a validator such as veraPDF.

Why NoLogPDF

Built for sensitive files that should stay on your device

NoLogPDF is designed around browser-only processing. The tools load in your browser, run on your computer, and give you honest limits when a format needs server-grade conversion.

No uploads PDFs, images, text, HTML, spreadsheets, and signatures are processed locally.

No signup Open the tool, choose your file, process it, and download the result.

Useful limits Browser-only tools tell you when exact conversion is limited instead of pretending.

Daily workflow Organize, convert, secure, inspect, and clean up files from one simple dashboard.

Local-first privacy

Your data never leaves your device

NoLogPDF is built around privacy principles used by serious teams: minimize data movement, avoid unnecessary collection, and make processing limits visible.

GDPR

Privacy by design

Files are processed locally, so personal documents are not sent to our servers for conversion.

CCPA

No file profiling

NoLogPDF does not need account profiles, uploaded files, or file-processing histories to run tools.

HIPAA

Sensitive-file aware

Useful for private workflows, but not a substitute for your organization's legal compliance process.

Example use cases

Practical browser-only workflows

Freelance workflow

Merge contracts and create smaller client-report copies without sending the documents to a conversion service.

Student reports

Organize assignment pages and use the visible browser-only limits to choose an appropriate conversion workflow.

Office cleanup

Delete pages, reorder a packet, add a visual signature or watermark, and review common document metadata.

Privacy-first use

Work with sensitive local files without an account, file-upload queue, or backend conversion server.

Image and PDF mix

Convert image formats, adjust dimensions, and create PDFs from images in the same local workspace.

Honest conversion

Review clear limits when Office conversion, OCR, aggressive compression, or page rendering cannot be exact.

Docs

How NoLogPDF works

1. Choose a tool

Pick a PDF, image, or document utility from the dashboard or quick menu.

2. Process locally

The browser loads the needed JavaScript libraries and processes your selected file on this device.

3. Download output

The result is generated in-browser and downloaded directly. No backend upload is required.

Quick answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NoLogPDF really free?

Yes. The tools run in your browser and do not require an account or payment gate.

Are my files uploaded?

No. The tools run inside the browser with local JavaScript libraries. There is no conversion API behind the page.

Why are some tools marked Beta?

Some PDF jobs need browser rendering or experimental file parsing. Those tools still work locally, but exact layout can vary.

Can NoLogPDF replace every server PDF converter?

Not for perfect Word/PPT reconstruction or heavy compression. The site favors privacy and transparency over fake perfect results.

Do you use cookies or analytics to track me?

Google Analytics collects basic page-view and site-usage information. NoLogPDF never sends file names, file contents, form inputs, passwords, signatures, or conversion data to Analytics. Your theme preference is saved locally in your browser.

How does the helper answer questions?

The helper answers common questions locally. For a genuinely unmatched question, it can send only the text you typed to protected online support. Files, filenames, document contents, passwords, and conversion results are never included.

How do I get help?

Use the support email in the footer: nologpdf@gmail.com.