# PDF to PDF/A for bookkeepers

_Updated July 2026 · Arthize · https://arthize.com/for/bookkeepers/pdf-to-pdfa_

Arthize lets bookkeeping teams convert a PDF to PDF/A in a private workspace — free, with no watermark. Converting to PDF/A produces an archival-standard PDF with embedded fonts and no external dependencies, so it stays readable for the long term.

## Why bookkeepers convert a PDF to PDF/A

A bookkeeper converts PDF bank statements to Excel to reconcile the month, merges receipts into a single file, and compresses the package to send to the client — privately.

**Built for bank statements.** Whether it's bank statements, receipts, ledgers, Arthize's pdf to pdf/a keeps the work inside your private workspace. Client financial records must be processed privately and never retained by an outside service.

## What matters when you convert a PDF to PDF/A

PDF/A embeds all fonts and disallows external dependencies for long-term readability.

Many courts and archives require PDF/A for submitted documents.

Converting to PDF/A is how you future-proof a record.

## How to convert a PDF to PDF/A

1. **Open the convert tool** — Sign in, open Convert and choose PDF/A.
2. **Add your PDF** — Upload the document to archive.
3. **Convert** — Arthize embeds fonts and removes features PDF/A disallows.
4. **Download** — Get a compliant PDF/A file.

## FAQ

### How do bookkeepers convert a PDF to PDF/A for free?

Converting to PDF/A produces an archival-standard PDF with embedded fonts and no external dependencies, so it stays readable for the long term. On Arthize it's free with no watermark, and the file is deleted after the job — which is why bookkeeping teams can use it for bank statements without a confidentiality risk.

### Is it private to convert a PDF to PDF/A sensitive bank statements?

Yes. Client financial records must be processed privately and never retained by an outside service. Files are processed inside your private Arthize workspace and deleted after the job.

### How do I convert a PDF to PDF/A?

Converting to PDF/A produces an archival-standard PDF with embedded fonts and no external dependencies, so it stays readable for the long term. On Arthize it's free with no watermark and processed privately.

### What is PDF/A and why do I need it?

Converting to PDF/A produces an archival-standard PDF with embedded fonts and no external dependencies, so it stays readable for the long term. On Arthize it's free with no watermark and processed privately.