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Check PDF/A compliance

Find out why a file was rejected.

PDF TXT One file per job Deleted after 2 h

Drop your PDF file here

One PDF file, up to 100 MB. You can drag and drop or paste from your clipboard.

Select file

Add a file to continue.

How to validate pdf/a

Inspect the document against the PDF/A rules and download a detailed report listing every violation.

Upload your file

Pick your files or drop them on the page. Nothing is sent until you press Convert.
We process it instantly

Tune the settings - the defaults are already what most people want.
Download your TXT file

Download the result instantly. Files are wiped automatically afterwards.

Validate PDF/A FAQ

The questions we get most about this tool.

Is Validate PDF/A free?

Yes. Validate PDF/A is completely free to use with a generous 100 MB per file limit.

Are my files safe?

Files are encrypted in transit, stored in a private directory and deleted automatically after two hours. Nobody can download them without your unique link.

Do I need to install anything?

No. Validate PDF/A runs entirely in your browser on our secure servers.

Common follow-ups and alternatives.

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Your files stay yours

Converted on our own servers - no third-party APIs.
Encrypted in transit, stored in a private directory.
Deleted automatically after 2 hours.
No signup, no watermark, no email required.

At a glance

Accepts PDF
Produces TXT
One file per job
100 MB per file, free

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