Accessibility

Create Accessible Academic PDFs

Meet ACM, IEEE, and WCAG accessibility requirements. Tagged PDFs, alt text, table summaries—built into your workflow.

Accessibility Features

Tagged PDF Structure

Proper heading hierarchy and document structure for screen readers.

Alt Text Prompts

We prompt for alt text on every figure—no more forgetting.

Table Summaries

Add table summaries for screen reader users automatically.

Color Contrast

Check and fix color contrast issues before export.

Heading Navigation

Proper heading levels enable easy document navigation.

List Structure

Lists are tagged correctly for assistive technology.

Standards We Support

WCAG 2.1 AA
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

Required by: Many journals

ACM SIGACCESS
ACM accessibility requirements

Required by: ACM conferences

Section 508
US federal accessibility standard

Required by: Government funding

PDF/UA
Universal Accessibility PDF standard

Required by: Best practice

Accessibility Checklist
We help you check these automatically
All images have alternative text
Tables have summaries and headers
Color is not the only way to convey information
Document has proper heading structure
Reading order is logical
Links have descriptive text
Text has sufficient color contrast
Document language is specified

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does accessibility matter for academic papers?

Accessible papers can be read by researchers with disabilities. Many publishers (ACM, IEEE) now require accessibility compliance.

Will this affect how my paper looks?

No. Accessibility features are in the PDF structure, not the visual appearance. Your paper looks exactly the same.

How do I add alt text to figures?

We prompt you when you add each figure. You can also batch-add alt text to existing figures.

Is this enough for ACM compliance?

Yes, we generate PDFs that meet ACM's SIGACCESS accessibility requirements when you follow the prompts.

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