Save as Archival PDF/A in Adobe Express
With the pdfAssistant Add-On for Adobe Express, easily save your documents as industry-standard PDF/A files for long-term preservation and compliance.
Save Adobe Express Files as PDF/A
The Save as Archival PDF/A Add-On enables users to effortlessly save Adobe Express projects as PDF/A files, ensuring compatibility with archival and regulatory standards. This tool leverages Adobe’s trusted technology and integrates seamlessly into Adobe Express, allowing you to:
- Ensure Long-Term Document Integrity
- Preserve documents for future access by embedding fonts and ensuring visual fidelity.
- Maintain Compliance with Archival Standards
- Meet industry requirements with support for PDF/A-1b, PDF/A-2b, PDF/A-2u, PDF/A-3b, and PDF/A-3u formats.
- Restrict External Dependencies
- Eliminate external links, JavaScript, and encryption for future-proof accessibility.
- Enhance Searchability
- Ensure text remains searchable and selectable with Unicode-based options in PDF/A-2u and PDF/A-3u.
- Optimize for Digital Recordkeeping
- Ideal for government, legal, financial, and healthcare industries that require reliable document preservation.

Why Choose pdfAssistant for Saving PDF/A Files?
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Compliance & Accessibility
Ensure your documents remain accessible and readable for decades while meeting regulatory and archival requirements.
How to Get Started Saving PDF/A Files in Adobe Express
- 1. Sign Up
- Create a pdfAssistant account.
- 2. Upgrade for Unlimited Access
- Get unlimited access to the add-on by subscribing to a Plugin Pass or Monthly Plus plan.
- 3. Install the Add-On
- Find and install "Save As Archival PDFA" in the Adobe Express Add-On Marketplace.
- 4. Log In
- Connect to your pdfAssistant account within the Add-On.
- 5. Select Format
- Choose the PDF/A standard that best suits your archival needs.
- 6. Save Your File
- Download your Adobe Express document as a fully compliant PDF/A file.
pdfAssistant Adobe Express Add-On Pricing
Plugin Pass
Access unlimited use of all pdfAssistant plugins and external integrations for Adobe Express and other third-party services. Does not include credits or access to the AI Assistant.
$3.99
- Unlimited Access to External Plugins & Integrations
- One Fixed Price, No Additional Fees
Monthly Plus
Most PopularGet up to 8,000 monthly credits to power your personal AI Assistant. No hidden fees or added costs—just one fixed monthly price for robust document assistance and unlimited access to external integrations.
$12.99
- Get 2,000 Credits Instantly for AI Assistant Access
- Replenish Up to 200 Credits Daily
- Use Up to 8,000 Total Credits Monthly
- Unlimited Access to External Plugins & Integrations
- One Fixed Price, No Additional Fees