Why Tagged PDFs Matter for Accessibility

A tagged PDF contains a hidden structure – a tag tree – that defines elements like headings, paragraphs, lists, tables, and images.

This ensures compliance with WCAG and PDF/UA standards, making documents accessible for screen readers and assistive technologies.

Automated PDF Tagging Solutions by PDFix

PDFix uses intelligent layout recognition engine to automatically:

  • Semantically detect complex document structures
  • Auto-tag headings, paragraphs, lists, images and tables
  • Ensure accurate reading order of document flow
  • Add alternative text to images (manual and automated)
  • Fast batch processing of multiple PDF files
  • Apply custom auto-tagging templates
  • Run accessibility validation directly in the app
  • Generate accessibility compliance reports
  • Comply with PDF/UA & WCAG standards

Master Accessibility with Template-Driven Auto-Tagging

How PDFix Templates Work:

  • Customize Recognition: Adapt the recognition algorithm to your document needs
  • Smart Object Detection: Identify elements by type, style, or position
  • Batch Processing: Apply templates to multiple PDF files for consistent auto-tagging
  • Example: Auto-tag headings by font/size (e.g. font=Arial Bold; H1=16pt)

How to Make PDFs Accessible | PDFix Desktop Tutorial

PDFix Desktop Tutorial: How to Make a PDF Accessible. Click to load the Embed YouTube Player to play the video.

For Windows, Linux and macOS

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Desktop Lite

Free PDF Viewer and PDF Accessibility Checker with built-in industry supported VeraPDF Validator.

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Desktop Pro

All-in-one tool for automated PDF accessibility, ensuring PDF/UA and WCAG compliance with customizable remediation workflows.

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SDK

AI-powered SDK for PDF accessibility, conversion & data extraction seamlessly integrating into any workflow.


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.