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Archive Metadata

Prepare a PDF with archival metadata. This browser build does not claim ISO PDF/A compliance.

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Updates archival metadata without claiming PDF/A compliance

Maximum recommended file size: 100MB

Full PDF/A conversion requires font embedding, color profiles, and conformance validation that this browser-only build does not provide.

Prepare PDFs for Digital Archiving

Enhance your PDF documents by injecting vital archival metadata. While full PDF/A compliance requires extensive color profiling and font embedding, this tool provides a rapid, secure way to standardize the document properties—such as creation dates, producers, and subjects—to better align with long-term digital preservation practices.

How to Prepare PDF Archival Metadata

  1. Upload PDF: Select the PDF file you wish to archive using the file dropzone.
  2. Update Metadata: Click the 'Update Archival Metadata' button to inject standard archival properties into the file.
  3. Download PDF: Save your updated document safely to your device.

FAQ

No, this specific browser tool focuses on adding and updating archival metadata (like Producer, Creator, and Modification Dates). Full PDF/A conversion requires complex font embedding and color profile changes not currently supported.
Archival metadata provides clear, machine-readable information about who created the document, when it was made, and what software was used. This is often the first step in preparing documents for long-term storage.
Your original file remains untouched. We generate a completely new PDF copy with the updated archival properties, keeping your source data perfectly safe.