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Fast, standards-based scanning
Run PDF/UA-1, PDF/UA-2, and PDF/A-2u checks in one pass, with WCAG mappings that make the findings easier to understand.
PDF Accessibility & Compliance Scanner
If your business shares PDFs like invoices, reports, forms, or policies, those files need to work for everyone. Our scanner shows where accessibility and document compliance break down, why that matters for real users, and what to fix before the document creates risk for the business.
Upload a PDF and start scan
Drag and drop one PDF, or click to browse. For free scans, we accept one file up to 10 pages so you can test a real business document quickly.
Drop PDF here
Upload one PDF file. Maximum 10 pages.
One file only. Maximum 10 pages. We use the upload only to start the scan.
After queueing, you will be redirected to your result.
PDF/UA-1PDF/UA-2PDF/A-2uWCAG findings
Why teams choose us
A PDF can look correct and still be unusable for someone with a screen reader or keyboard. Poor tagging, wrong reading order, missing alt text, and unlabeled form fields can block customers, employees, and procurement reviewers. Catching those issues early saves time, reduces risk, and makes remediation clearer.
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Actionable remediation guidance
Each issue explains what failed, why it matters for real users, and what your team should fix next.
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Audit-ready reporting
Developers, content teams, QA, legal, and procurement can all read the same results without translating technical noise.
Standards and regulatory framework
Most teams are asked to prove more than one thing at once: accessibility, document quality, and procurement readiness. This scanner helps you understand how PDF rules connect to the standards buyers, auditors, and compliance teams usually care about.
ISO 14289 (PDF/UA)
Focus: Accessibility and assistive technology compatibility
Defines how a PDF should be structured so assistive technologies can read and navigate it properly.
ISO 19005 (PDF/A)
Focus: Long-term archival and rendering stability
Defines how a document should be packaged so it stays stable and readable over time.
EN 301 549
Focus: European public procurement accessibility baseline
Used in EU procurement and accessibility programs to evaluate whether digital documents meet required accessibility expectations.
Section 508 (US)
Focus: Federal accessibility compliance for ICT
Relevant for teams working with US federal requirements or customers who expect accessible electronic documents.
Key PDF compliance checks
Current scan coverage includes PDF/UA-1, PDF/UA-2, PDF/A-2u, and WCAG mappings. We focus on the issues most likely to block access, fail reviews, or slow down remediation. Coverage can be extended on request.
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Document tagging
Check: Headings, paragraphs, lists, tables, and figures should be properly tagged.
Why: Without tags, a PDF may look organized visually but feel broken to a screen reader user.
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Alternative text for images
Check: Informative visuals need alt text, while decorative visuals should be marked as artifacts.
Why: Without alternatives, users who cannot see the page lose meaning, context, and key information.
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Logical reading order
Check: Tag order should match the intended reading sequence.
Why: Wrong order makes the document confusing and hard to follow with assistive technology.
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Table headers and form labels
Check: Tables need header associations and form fields need programmatic labels.
Why: Headers and labels give users the context they need to understand data and complete forms correctly.
How a scan works
Upload a file, review what failed, and send the right fixes to the right team. The goal is fast clarity, not more document guesswork.
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Step 1
Upload your PDF
Upload the real PDF you publish or send to customers, employees, or buyers.
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Step 2
Run automated checks
Run PDF/UA-1, PDF/UA-2, and PDF/A-2u checks, then review mapped findings in plain language.
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Fix prioritized issues
Use the findings to route fixes to engineering, content, design, QA, or compliance with less back and forth.
What auditors and procurement teams expect to see
Rule-level traceability
See which requirement a finding relates to instead of relying on vague pass or fail labels.
Severity and remediation priority
Use severity to focus on the issues most likely to block access or delay approvals.
Versioned evidence
Keep a clearer record of what was scanned, when it changed, and what was fixed.
Cross-team accountability
Make results readable across teams so remediation does not stall between technical and non-technical owners.
PDF Accessibility
Choose a PDF plan for document accessibility checks. PDF pricing is currently monthly only.
Free
Free
Included features:
25 pages/month
1 member
Unlimited files
Starter
$29 /mo
Included features:
500 pages/month
2 members
Unlimited files
Growth
$79 /mo
Included features:
2,000 pages/month
5 members
Unlimited files
Business
$179 /mo
Included features:
4,500 pages/month
10 members
Unlimited files
Fair use applies for storage and usage. Excessive or abusive usage may be limited to protect platform stability.
Related resources
Explore related accessibility content to continue the compliance workflow.
FAQ
Short answers to what the scanner covers, why PDF compliance matters, and how teams usually use the results.
Do you check both PDF/UA and PDF/A?
Yes. The scanner covers accessibility and archival requirements, including PDF/UA-1, PDF/UA-2, and PDF/A-2u.
Can this replace manual review?
It handles many repetitive technical checks quickly, but manual review is still important for content meaning, usability, and legal decisions.
What happens with scanned image-only PDFs?
Image-only PDFs usually fail unless they have usable OCR, proper tagging, and a readable structure.
Can I share results with stakeholders?
Yes. Results are meant to be shared with developers, QA, compliance, legal, procurement, and content owners.
Which standards matter most for PDF compliance?
Most teams look at PDF/UA for accessibility and PDF/A for document integrity, then connect those findings to frameworks like EN 301 549 or Section 508.
Do you identify high-risk issues first?
Yes. The scanner brings the most important blockers forward first so teams can start with the highest-impact fixes.
Is this suitable for legal, QA, and content teams?
Yes. The output is designed so technical and non-technical teams can understand what the issue means and what happens next.
Does this provide legal certification?
No. It gives you technical evidence and prioritization. If you need a formal legal position, pair the results with manual review and legal guidance.