Professionally Edit Accessible PDFs

Efficiently correct PDF/UA errors, edit the entire structure tree, and make even complex PDF documents accessible.

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New: AI Checks in axesPDF

The new version of axesPDF expands upon existing checks with AI-powered analyses that significantly reduce the amount of manual verification work.

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That's Why axesPDF Is Unique

Complete Control over the Structure Tree

Fully edit the logical PDF structure tree. Add, move, or delete tags; change hierarchies; and tailor structures to precisely meet PDF/UA requirements.

Correct Complex Tables with Ease

Edit even complex tables quickly and clearly. You can create header mappings through visual inspection and efficiently optimize complex table structures.

PAC Tests Directly Integrated

Run the proven PAC checks directly in axesPDF and fix any detected errors without having to switch between different applications.

Screen Reader Preview

Review your document from the perspective of screen reader users. Check the reading order, language changes, and external hyperlinks directly as you edit.

Routine Tasks with Just a Few Clicks

Many frequently used tasks are automated and can be completed with just a few clicks for significantly faster post-processing.

Designed for Professional PDF Remediation

From Unicode mapping to powerful specialized functions and the repair of complex PDF structures, axesPDF offers tools that go far beyond those of traditional PDF editors.

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With our free demo version, you can try out what has already proven itself in the day-to-day operations of over 1,000 organizations. The demo version includes all features; documents saved with the demo version will have a watermark on every page.

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Designed for Complex PDF Documents

Not every PDF can be made accessible through fully automated processes. Particularly complex documents containing tables, forms, or flawed structures require professional post-processing.

axesPDF was developed specifically to meet these requirements. Instead of general PDF editing features, you get tools that are specifically tailored to the requirements of accessible PDF documents. This allows you to efficiently make even complex corrections and create high-quality, PDF/UA-compliant documents.

Who Is axesPDF Designed For?

axesPDF is designed for anyone who needs to professionally edit PDF documents to make them accessible.

Typical users:

Companies
Public Administration
Agencies
Service Providers
Accessibility Experts
Organizations with High PDF/UA Requirements

Everything You Need for Professional PDF Post-Processing

In addition to structure editing, table editing and the integrated PAC checks, axesPDF offers numerous other tools for complex PDF corrections.

These include, among other things:

Edit all tag properties, such as alternative text, original text, or placement attributes
Check and correct Unicode mapping
Set the PDF/UA identifier
Define the tab order
Create bookmarks
Create internal links and tables of contents
Mark untagged content as artifacts
Search the structure tree
Repair damaged elements
Resolve Form XObjects

This makes it possible to edit even complex PDF documents efficiently and in compliance with standards.

What Our Customers Say about axesPDF

Jan Hellbusch 2bweb.de
"PDF has experienced a renaissance with the PDF/UA standard. Not only do PDF files increasingly feel like web pages when read with screen readers, but there are now tools like axesPDF that let you achieve accessible design with reasonable effort."

Chad Chelius "Chax Chat"-Podcast
"axesPDF saves me so much time! Just being able to enhance my tags with axesPDF...Now when I create a PDF, I can correct the tags with axesPDF. It makes it much easier for me to go through the tag tree. It only takes 10 seconds! And I'm amazed every time."