Fast, standards-based scanning
Run PDF/UA and PDF/A checks in one pass with consistent rule coverage on every file.
PDF Compliance Checker for PDF/UA, PDF/A, Section 508, and EAA
Scan PDFs in one upload. Check key PDF/UA and PDF/A requirements, map findings to Section 508 and EAA-related criteria, and move remediation forward with clear evidence.
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Why teams choose us
A focused workflow for compliance, publishing, and QA teams. Reduce manual review overhead while keeping a clear, standards-aligned audit trail.
Actionable remediation guidance
Each issue includes a clear explanation and practical next steps for implementation teams.
Audit-ready reporting
Share findings with legal, QA, and procurement using one consistent evidence view.
Standards and regulatory framework
PDF compliance programs are usually measured against several frameworks at once. This scanner focuses on the standards teams most often need for accessibility, archival quality, and procurement.
ISO 14289 (PDF/UA)
Focus: Accessibility and assistive technology compatibility
Defines accessible PDF requirements such as tagging, structure, and alternatives for non-text content.
ISO 19005 (PDF/A)
Focus: Long-term archival and rendering stability
Defines archival profiles for self-contained documents with reproducible rendering over time.
EN 301 549
Focus: European public procurement accessibility baseline
Defines accessibility requirements used in EU procurement and references document accessibility criteria.
Section 508 (US)
Focus: Federal accessibility compliance for ICT
Requires accessible electronic documents for US federal agencies and contractors.
Key PDF compliance checks
The scanner surfaces high-impact rule failures first so teams can resolve critical blockers before lower-priority issues.
Document tagging
Check: Headings, paragraphs, lists, tables, and figures should be properly tagged.
Why: Tagging gives assistive technologies reliable structure and predictable navigation.
Alternative text for images
Check: Informative visuals need alt text, while decorative visuals should be marked as artifacts.
Why: Without alternatives, non-visual users lose meaning and data context.
Logical reading order
Check: Tag order should match the intended reading sequence.
Why: Wrong order causes confusion and breaks assistive reading flow.
Table headers and form labels
Check: Tables need header associations and form fields need programmatic labels.
Why: Headers and labels provide the context needed to understand data and complete forms.
How a scan works
Three quick steps from upload to report. Designed to fit naturally into publishing and QA workflows.
Step 1
Upload your PDF
Upload one PDF file to start a focused compliance check.
Step 2
Run automated checks
Validate key PDF/UA and PDF/A requirements and surface high-impact failures first.
Step 3
Fix prioritized issues
Use issue-level guidance to plan remediation across legal, content, design, and engineering.
What auditors and procurement teams expect to see
Rule-level traceability
Each finding should map to a specific requirement instead of generic pass/fail labels.
Severity and remediation priority
Clear severity helps teams resolve critical access blockers first.
Versioned evidence
Audit trails should include timestamps, versions, and scans across release cycles.
Cross-team accountability
Findings should be understandable for legal, compliance, QA, design, and engineering.
FAQ
Short answers to common evaluation questions for teams integrating PDF scanning into governance.
Do you check both PDF/UA and PDF/A?
Yes. The scanner validates both accessibility and archival requirements.
Can this replace manual review?
It reduces repetitive technical checks, but manual review is still recommended for content quality decisions.
What happens with scanned image-only PDFs?
Image-only PDFs typically fail accessibility checks without OCR and proper tagging.
Can I share results with stakeholders?
Yes. Findings are structured for legal, QA, procurement, and remediation coordination.
Which standards matter most for PDF compliance?
Most programs align to PDF/UA for accessibility and PDF/A for archival integrity, then map to regional frameworks.
Do you identify high-risk issues first?
Yes. Critical blockers are prioritized so teams can remediate the highest-impact issues early.
Is this suitable for legal, QA, and content teams?
Yes. Findings are presented in practical language for cross-functional collaboration.
Does this provide legal certification?
No. It provides technical evidence and prioritization; teams should pair results with manual and legal review where required.