PDF Accessibility Checker
PdfXpo PDF Accessibility Checker is a free tool that audits your PDF against WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508, and PDF/UA accessibility standards. It checks document title, language tag, structure tags, text selectability, font embedding, bookmarks, tab order, and color contrast. You get an instant score (0-100) with specific fix instructions for each issue. Essential for meeting the April 2026 ADA Title II deadline. Runs in your browser — no upload required. Free and unlimited.
Upload PDF to Audit
Drag & drop or click to browse. (Max 50MB)
Fix Issues Instantly
Use our specialized tools to resolve accessibility barriers.
The Best Free Accessibility Checker
Enterprise-grade audits without the enterprise price tag.
| Feature | PdfXpo | Adobe Acrobat | PDFix | aXe / WAVE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | FREE | $240/yr | $1000+ | Free |
| No Upload Required | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| WCAG 2.1 AA Check | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Section 508 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Fix Instructions | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | N/A |
| Audit PDF Files | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
The Compliance Reality
Only 20% of government PDFs currently meet Section 508 standards.
Over 5,000 accessibility lawsuits were filed in 2025 alone.
The ADA Title II deadline for US public entities is April 24, 2026.
of PDF documents fail basic accessibility audits.
Ensure your digital assets are inclusive and compliant before the legal deadlines.
How to Check PDF Accessibility
Drag & Drop
Securely load your PDF into the checker. Processing is 100% private and on-device.
Full Audit
The engine scans over 7 key criteria including WCAG, Section 508, and PDF/UA standards.
Fix & Save
Get specific instructions for every error and download a full compliance report.