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  - axesWordConvert your Word documents into accessible PDFs according to PDF/UA and WCAG in just a few clicks.
  - axesSlideConvert your PowerPoint documents into accessible PDFs according to PDF/UA and WCAG in just a few clicks.
  - axesPDFFind and fix accessibility issues to comply easily with PDF/UA – even in seconds.
- Services
  - axesServiceGet to know the world's leading service for accessible PDF documents: axesService.
  - axesTrainingLearn document accessibility from the experts who helped create the guidelines and standards.
  - axesCheckFree to use PDF Accessibility Testing Web App which provides a first impression about the accessibility of your PDF.
- Automation
  - axesSenseIntegrate accessible PDF checking into your processes, systems or software using our axesSense API.
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  - ManualsRead clear step-by-step instructions on how to create accessible documents.
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Check a PDF for accessibility online

Is your PDF accessible according to the common standards PDF/UA and WCAG?
Check it quickly and easily now!

Get started with axesCheck

What makes axesCheck unique

Free of charge

Using axesCheck is completely free of charge. Neither personal data nor login are required.

No download or installation

Just go to the axesCheck website, upload your PDF and start the test - you'll get the results immediately.

Even on Mac or smartphone

Since axesCheck is a web application, you can check PDFs on a Mac, on your cell phone, or any other operating system or device.

PDF/UA

Just like with axesPDF or PAC: axesCheck covers all machine-verifiable PDF/UA requirements.

WCAG

And, just like with axesPDF or PAC: axesCheck covers all machine-checkable WCAG requirements.

Comparable results

Whether you use axesPDF, axesCheck or PAC - you will get comparable results about the accessibility of your PDF.

Free PDF Online Checking

At first glance it is not obvious whether a PDF is accessible. With axesCheck, the free, web-based PDF Accessibility Checker, checking accessibility according to the ISO standards PDF/UA and WCAG is possible in seconds.

Check PDF for accessibility