Fixing an inaccessible PDF with PAVE for free

Modified on Tue, 18 Nov, 2025 at 3:46 PM

PAVE - PDF Accessibility Validation Engine

Guide to fixing an inaccessible PDF with PAVE

Here’s how you would use it effectively:

1. Upload the PDF

PAVE scans it and shows its problem areas.

2. Follow the guided steps

Each section walks you through the fixes:

  • define structure

  • fix reading order

  • add alt text

  • repair tables

  • etc.

3. Download the repaired PDF

PAVE re-creates a tagged version.



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