How to Check If a PDF Is Accessible

#203 Think an accessible InDesign template guarantees PDF accessibility? Think again. Learn why templates aren't enough for creating truly accessible PDFs from InDesign.

#202 Are accessible PDFs possible in Affinity? If you're a designer using Affinity tools, find out what's possible, what's not and how Affinity compares to Adobe InDesign for PDF accessibility. Learn the key limitations and what to consider before creating accessible PDFs from Affinity.

Adobe InDesign now includes an AI Alt-text generator. The new InDesign AI Alt-text generator automatically creates image descriptions for accessibility. But should designers trust it? Here's what to know before using automated Alt-text in accessible PDFs.

#200 When WCAG standards change, are graphic and web designers suddenly liable? Could past work be noncompliant? Learn how to protect yourself.

#199 Wondering how to show accessibility work in your portfolio, especially if you didn't design the project? Find out how to present your accessible design, PDF remediation, website audits and collaborative work clearly and professionally.

#198 Struggling to price accessibility work? Get proven strategies for charging for audits, remediation and accessible design so that your projects are profitable.

#197 Are you unsure that your PDFs are truly accessible? Find out 5 methods to check if a PDF is accessible, so you can stop guessing and be confident your PDFs are actually accessible. You'll also find out two mistakes many designers make when assessing a PDF's accessibility.

#196 Do logos need to be accessible and meet the WCAG accessibility requirements? The answer will surprise you! Find out how to make your logo designs more accessible and reach a wider audience and how that helps your branding work.

#195 Something very easy to do for document accessibility is to add a few bits of metadata. Find out why metadata is important for accessibility, what metadata to add and how to add metadata to a document.

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