Guide2026-03-214 min read
PDF Accessibility — Make Your PDFs Accessible to Everyone
Why PDF Accessibility Matters
Legal requirements — ADA, Section 508, WCAG compliance
Inclusivity — 15% of the world has some form of disability
Better UX — accessible PDFs are better for everyone
SEO — search engines prefer accessible content
Making PDFs Accessible
Text-Based PDFs
Always use digital text rather than scanned images. Use Extract Text to verify your PDF has real text.
Logical Reading Order
Use Reorder Pages to ensure pages flow logically.
Page Numbers
Add Page Numbers helps readers navigate.
Headers & Footers
Add Header & Footer provides context on every page.
Document Properties
Use Metadata Viewer to set a proper title and author — screen readers announce these.
Tools for Accessible PDFs
PDF to Text — check if text is extractable
PDF to HTML — convert to accessible web format
Resize PDF Pages — ensure readable dimensions