PDFix Desktop Lite

Free PDF Reader and PDF Accessibility Checker

For the resolution of accessibility issues and to access additional advanced functionalities, explore PDFix Desktop Professional.

PDFix Desktop Lite - Free PDF Reader and PDF Accessibility Checker

Free PDF Accessibility Checker

PDFix Desktop Lite is your all-in-one solution for viewing, navigating, and ensuring accessibility compliance. It lets you view files and navigate through Tags, Content, Annotations, and Bookmarks with ease. Plus, as a PDF Validator, it checks your documents against the latest, up-to-date accessibility standards, guiding you directly to any errors and elements that need attention.

And here’s what sets it apart: PDFix Desktop Lite is the only free PDF accessibility checker for Mac. It offers a straightforward way to make your documents accessible right from your Mac – no extra cost involved.

Test PDF Accessibility

Test your PDF documents for conformity with accessibility standards.

  • We use Industry-Supported Validator VeraPDF
  • Conformity with accessibility standards: WCAG, Section 508, PDF/UA compliance
  • A detailed explanation of errors
  • Navigation to problematic elements
  • Full customization of the validation profile
  • Compatible with PAC, Adobe Acrobat
  • To learn the process, watch our video tutorial below.
PDFix Desktop Tutorial: How to check if a PDF is valid for Accessibility. Click to load the Embed YouTube Player to play the video.

For Windows, Linux and macOS


Disclaimer: PDFix provides tools and technology to assist in making your documents accessible, but we do not guarantee 100% document accessibility. Achieving full compliance requires human checks and intervention. Please note that PDFix is a technology provider, not a service provider. The responsibility for document compliance rests with the user.