June 9, 2025
PDF Accessibility Checklist
Creating accessible PDFs ensures that your content can be read, understood, and navigated by everyone—including individuals using screen readers or other assistive technologies. This checklist outlines essential steps to help you evaluate and enhance the accessibility of your PDF documents before sharing them. 1. Apply Semantic Tags Ensure the PDF is properly tagged with semantic elements like headings, paragraphs, lists, and tables. Use heading levels (H1–H6) sequentially without skipping levels. Utilize built-in styles in the source document to maintain structure during conversion. 2. Provide Alternative Text for Images Add concise, descriptive alt text to all meaningful images, charts, and graphics.
