Question 1

Is PDF to PDF/A free on PDFPilot?

Accepted Answer

Yes. PDF to PDF/A is free to use in PDFPilot, with no sign-up or account required.

Question 2

Are my PDF files uploaded?

Accepted Answer

No. The PDF/A conversion runs in your browser. Your PDF is not uploaded to PDFPilot servers.

Question 3

Which PDF/A levels can I choose?

Accepted Answer

You can choose common PDF/A-1, PDF/A-2, and PDF/A-3 levels including B, U, and A-style labels. The tool writes PDF/A identification metadata and creates an archive-ready browser-local copy.

Question 4

Is the output legally certified PDF/A?

Accepted Answer

PDFPilot creates an archive-ready PDF/A-style copy with PDF/A metadata and normalized output. Strict regulated archives may still require validation with their own PDF/A compliance checker.

Question 5

Should I preserve or flatten the PDF?

Accepted Answer

Preserve mode keeps the PDF structure and selectable text where possible. Flatten mode locks the page appearance into images, which can help visual preservation but may make text non-selectable.