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# Code samples to validate & convert PDF to PDF/A using JavaScript

Convert PDF to PDF/A Sample Code - Learn how to validate existing PDFs for PDF/A compliance and convert generic PDFs to PDF/A format. Try our demo now! The Apryse Web SDK streamlines secure, serverles

{% hint style="info" %}
[Full API](/web/what-is-webviewer/full-api.md) is mainly used for PDF processing situations that are not featured using the Standard API. The preferred recommendation is to use the Standard API to address your situation when possible. Standard API is easy to use, loaded by default, and performs best for most situations.
{% endhint %}

#### [Convert PDF to PDF/A Sample Code](/web/get-started/samples/pdfatest.md)

This sample illustrates how to validate existing PDF documents for PDF/A compliance as well as to convert generic PDF documents to PDF/A format. This is run programmatically, without the viewer.

#### [Validate PDF/A - Showcase Demo](/web/get-started/samples/showcase-demo-validate-pdfa.md)

Full sample code following the [Apryse Showcase: PDF/A Validation Demo](https://showcase.apryse.com/validate-pdfa)

#### [PDF/A Conversion - Showcase Demo](/web/get-started/samples/showcase-demo-pdfa-conversion.md)

Full sample code following the [Apryse Showcase: PDF/A Conversion Demo](https://showcase.apryse.com/pdfa-conversion)


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