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PDF Accessibility
Software & Services
- Desktop Software
  - 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.
  - axesFlipConvert large volumes of accessible PDF documents efficiently and legally compliant.
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  - BlogFind out the latest about PDF accessibility, axes4 and our software and services.
  - ManualsRead clear step-by-step instructions on how to create accessible documents.
  - VideosWatch videos and webinar recordings with clear practical knowledge.
  - CommunityLearning from each other on all topics related to PDF accessibility.
  - SupportGet first-hand help and valuable tips on problems with our software.
  - Previous Software VersionsDownload previous versions of our axesWord or axesPDF software.
  - EventsMeet us in person at trainings, panels, talks, conferences or webinars.
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Download the free demo versions of our software and try it out for yourself. Without activation, all programmes run in demo mode. You have access to all functions, but the resulting PDF files have watermarks and random colour translations of individual characters.

axesWord

axesWord is a high-quality add-in for Microsoft Word that creates accessible PDFs according to PDF/UA and WCAG in just a few clicks.

Newest beta version 25.1

We recommend that you use our latest beta version, which contains several improvements and bug fixes.

Download axesWord 25.1 beta

Current Version

25.0
System requirements
Release notes
Installation instructions

Download axesWord

Screen with Microsoft Word and axesWord: the result is a PDF/UA file

axesSlide

Want to export your PowerPoint slides to accessible PDFs with just a few clicks? You can with axesSlide! This add-in for Microsoft PowerPoint creates PDF documents that comply with the PDF/UA and WCAG standards.

Current Version

1.1
System requirements
Release notes

Download axesSlide

Screen with Microsoft PowerPoint and axesSlide

axesPDF

axesPDF is your time-saving tool for checking and correcting PDF documents with regard to accessibility (PDF/UA and WCAG). Problems are easy to identify and most can be fixed in a few clicks.

Newest beta version 2.1.9

We recommend that you use our latest beta version, which contains several improvements and bug fixes.

Download axesPDF 2.1.9 beta

Current Version

2.1.3
System requirements
Release notes

Download axesPDF

Screen with axesPDF: you start with a PDF and get a PDF/UA file

Please note

Without activation, all programmes run in demo mode. You have access to all functions, but the resulting PDF files have watermarks and random colour translations of individual characters.

axesCheck

Check the accessibility of your PDF files to PDF/UA and WCAG with our free web app.

System requirements

Works on Windows, Mac, and Linux, whether you want to check a PDF for accessibility on your laptop or smartphone, all you need to do is open axesCheck in a browser and you're good to go.

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Laptop and mobile phone with axesCheck on the screen