Accessible PDF Remediation
We improve the accessibility of the PDFs you already have, without producing them again. We repair tags, reading order and alternative text. When new text is added to a document, we work to keep the accessible structure intact.
- Focused on WCAG 2.2 and PDF/UA
- New content integration
Some of the organizations we work with
Don't rebuild the document — remediate it.
Organisations have hundreds of PDFs already published. Many of them carry no tags at all, or the wrong ones. Remediation improves the accessibility of the existing file without redesigning it.
- Remediate your existing archiveImprove the accessibility of published PDFs without preparing them from scratch.
- Repair incorrect tagsClear the structural errors left behind by automatic tagging.
- Keep the structure through updatesDon't break accessibility when new text, tables or pages are added.
- Compliance processImprove your documents in line with WCAG 2.2 and PDF/UA.
PDF remediation in three steps.
- 1
Upload the PDF
Upload your document to the system.
- 2
The structure is audited
Tag, reading order and alternative text errors are reported.
- 3
Repair and add content
Errors are fixed. New text is added to the existing structure.
The visual design of your document is preserved. The work focuses on its accessibility structure.
The same document.A repaired structure.
We repair PDFs that were tagged incorrectly or lost their structure during updates. We rebuild the tag tree, the reading order and the content structure. We preserve the visual design of your document while helping make it clearer and easier to use with screen readers.
Which PDFs do we remediate?
- Untagged PDFsFiles with no tags at all
- Incorrectly tagged PDFsBroken structure after automatic tagging
- Updated documentsPDFs with new text or pages added
- Scanned documentsImage-only PDFs that need OCR. Results depend on scan quality.
- FormsFillable PDF forms
From reports to training materials, from forms to catalogues, make your PDF documents more accessible with the right tags, reading order and alternative text.
More inclusive service across many fields.
From public institutions to the private sector, from education to healthcare, make your documents more accessible.
- Public InstitutionsMore accessible digital public services
- Banking & FinanceMore accessible financial services
- HealthcareAccessible communication for patients and their families
- EducationAn accessible learning experience
- TransportA more accessible travel experience
More accessible content, more equal opportunity.
250K+ Accessible PDF documents
50+ Corporate Customers
95% User Satisfaction
2 Countries Served
Lower the barriers to information with every document.
A Word from Our Accessibility Team
Our team shares why this solution matters—and how it can help more people access what you create.
“Improve your PDFs’ structure and reading order with Accessible PDF Remediation, helping more people navigate and understand your content.”
Your questions, answered.
Still have questions? View our complete FAQ section.
It is the work of fixing the accessibility problems in an existing PDF. Tags, reading order, alternative text and form fields are repaired. The appearance of the document is generally preserved. If a visual issue such as low color contrast affects accessibility, we flag it for your review.
Yes. New text, tables or pages are added into the existing tag structure. The reading order and heading hierarchy are then checked again.
Yes. Remediation is done directly on the PDF. If a Word or InDesign file exists, we also share recommendations for future versions.
Yes. Where needed, a text layer is created with OCR; the tags and reading order are then arranged.
The WCAG and PDF/UA requirements are set according to the needs of your project. Automated checks are completed with an expert review.
Before any document is shared, the access, confidentiality and retention terms are agreed together with our team.
Delivery time is set after an initial review, based on the page count, the complexity of the content and the size of the archive.
No. Accessible PDF remediation improves document structure, tagging and reading order based on accessibility standards. Compliance should be assessed based on the document's content, context of use and applicable regulations. Manual review and screen reader testing are recommended after remediation.
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