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Accessibility Compliance at PDFelement

PDFelement is committed to delivering products and services that meet recognized accessibility standards and compliance requirements.

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    Aligned with WCAG, Section 508, and EN 301 549
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    Accessibility Conformance Reports (VPAT / ACR) Available
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    Screen reader accessibility tested with NVDA, JAWS, and Windows Narrator (Narrator)
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Focused on accessibility compliance, with continuous improvement.

PDFelement is continuously working to improve accessibility across core interaction patterns commonly referenced in accessibility standards and testing practices.

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Keyboard & Assistive Technology Access

Support keyboard navigation and interaction with assistive technologies across core user workflows.

  • Check mark icon Core interactions are designed to be operable using standard keyboard navigation.
  • Check mark icon Focus behavior supports predictable operation across key workflows.
  • Check mark icon Screen reader interaction has been tested with NVDA, JAWS, and Narrator.
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Visual Accessibility & Readability

Make text and interactive elements easier to see, distinguish, and understand.

  • Check mark icon Text and interface elements are designed with sufficient contrast to support readability.
  • Check mark icon Visual presentation supports a clear distinction between different content types and interface elements.
  • Check mark icon Interactive controls are visually distinguishable and easy to identify.
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Forms & Predictable UI Behavior

Ensure forms are clear to complete and that the interface behaves consistently across layouts.

  • Check mark icon Input fields are designed with clearly visible and properly associated labels.
  • Check mark icon Labels remain visible to provide a consistent context during data entry.
  • Check mark icon Form interactions behave consistently across different layouts and views.
Important Disclaimer
The capabilities and features described above reflect PDFelement's current accessibility focus areas and typical testing practices. Actual accessibility outcomes may vary depending on the user environment, document content, authoring practices, and individual workflows. This information does not constitute a certification or guarantee of compliance with any accessibility standard. For detailed conformance information, please refer to our VPAT/ACR documentation.

Voluntary product accessibility.

The Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT), developed by the Information Technology Industry Council, is a standardized document that helps federal contracting officials conduct preliminary accessibility assessments of products and services.

The VPAT documents below describe how PDFelement supports key requirements of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.

PDFelement’s accessibility reports are based on the ITI VPAT 2.x template , which includes evaluation criteria for the revised Section 508 standards (January 2017), the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, and the EN 301 549 standard.

PDFelement 12.1.9

Windows | Current Version

Check mark icon WCAG 2.1 Level A/AA Assessment
Check mark icon Alignment with Section 508 Standards
Check mark icon EN 301 549 Compliance Mapping
Check mark icon Screen Reader Compatibility

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These resources are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute a compliance certification.

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