Archive Documents in PDF via API
Convert and archive documents in PDF automatically. Maintain long-term fidelity and ensure regulatory compliance with large-scale archiving.
# Archive documents in PDF/A format
curl -X POST \
https://api.convertfilefast.com/v1/convert \
-H "X-API-Key: your_api_key" \
-F "file=@contract_2025.docx" \
-o contract_2025_archived.pdf
# HTTP 200 OK — Document archived successfullyAdvantages
Why use our API?
Complete and reliable solution for integration in any tech stack.
Long-term preservation
Convert documents to PDF/A, the international standard for long-term document archiving and preservation.
Regulatory compliance
Meet regulatory and legal requirements for document archiving in regulated sectors like finance and healthcare.
Large-scale batch
Archive thousands of documents simultaneously using the batch API. Perfect for legacy document digitization.
Visual fidelity
Every archived PDF maintains the exact visual appearance of the original document, including fonts and images.
Simple integration
Integrate document archiving into your content management system in under 30 minutes.
Secure and private
Documents processed in memory and immediately discarded. Only the generated PDF is stored by your system.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PDF/A and why should I use it for archiving?
PDF/A is an ISO-standardized version of PDF designed for long-term archiving. It embeds all fonts and resources within the file, ensuring the document renders identically decades later regardless of the software or operating system used.
Which document formats can I archive using the API?
You can archive Word documents (.docx, .doc), Excel spreadsheets (.xlsx, .xls), images (JPEG, PNG, TIFF), HTML files, and other common formats. All are converted to PDF with full visual fidelity.
Can I archive documents in bulk?
Yes. Use the batch API endpoint to send multiple documents in a single request, or integrate the API into your document management workflow to archive thousands of documents automatically.
Does the API meet regulatory compliance requirements for document archiving?
The API produces standard PDF files suitable for most regulatory archiving requirements. For sectors with strict compliance needs (finance, healthcare, legal), the PDF/A output format meets ISO 19005 archiving standards. Always verify with your compliance team for sector-specific requirements.
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