# PDF Accessibility Check Audit PDF documents for accessibility features like tagging, language and PDF/UA metadata > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/pdf-accessibility-check - **Category:** Document Tools - **Keywords:** pdf, accessibility, wcag, pdf-ua, a11y, tagged, audit ## Overview Quick structural accessibility audit: tagging, language, title, bookmarks, XFA and PDF/UA metadata. ## Inputs - **PDF File** (file) - **Check Detail Level** (select) ## When to use - Before publishing official PDF documents online to ensure they comply with WCAG and PDF/UA accessibility guidelines. - When auditing a large batch of PDF files to identify which documents lack proper tagging or language metadata. - To verify if a newly generated PDF contains structural bookmarks and a defined document title for screen readers. ## How it works - Upload your PDF document using the file input field. - Select your preferred check detail level: brief, standard, or detailed. - Click the run button to analyze the document's structural metadata, tagging, and language settings. - Review the generated JSON report containing the overall accessibility status, score, and categorized issue counts. ## Use cases - Auditing corporate reports for PDF/UA metadata compliance before public distribution. - Checking educational materials to ensure they are tagged correctly for screen reader compatibility. - Verifying that automated PDF generation pipelines output documents with correct language and title metadata. ## Frequently asked questions ### What accessibility standards does this tool check for? It checks for structural elements aligned with WCAG and PDF/UA standards, including tagging, language metadata, and bookmarks. ### Does this tool automatically fix accessibility issues in my PDF? No, it only audits and reports on accessibility issues; it does not modify or repair the PDF file. ### What file formats are supported? This tool exclusively supports PDF files up to 100MB. ### What do the different detail levels do? They control the depth of the audit report, ranging from a brief summary to a detailed breakdown of structural elements. ### Can I check if my PDF is tagged for screen readers? 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