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We follow WCAG 2.1 AA standards with full keyboard navigation and screen reader support.
Accessibility is not optional
Over 1 billion people worldwide live with some form of disability. Yet most PDF tools are built without considering keyboard users, screen reader users, or people with visual impairments.
We built PDFly differently. Every tool, every button, every interaction is designed to work with assistive technology. From semantic HTML to ARIA labels to full keyboard navigation — accessibility is part of our DNA, not an afterthought.
WCAG 2.1 Level AA
We target WCAG 2.1 AA compliance across all pages and tools. This includes perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust content.
WCAG 2.1 compliance areas
The four principles of accessible web content and how we meet them
Perceivable
Information and user interface components must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive. We provide text alternatives, captions, and sufficient contrast.
- Semantic HTML with proper landmarks
- Alt text on all meaningful images
- Color contrast ratio of 4.5:1 or higher
- Resizable text up to 200% without loss
Operable
User interface components and navigation must be operable. Every action in PDFly can be performed with a keyboard — no mouse required.
- Full keyboard navigation support
- Visible focus indicators on all elements
- Logical tab order throughout each page
- Skip-to-content link on every page
Understandable
Information and operation of the user interface must be understandable. We use clear language, consistent navigation, and helpful error messages.
- Plain language at a readable level
- Consistent navigation across all pages
- Clear form labels and instructions
- Error prevention and recovery guidance
Robust
Content must be robust enough to be interpreted by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies. We use valid HTML and ARIA correctly.
- Valid, standards-compliant HTML5
- ARIA labels where semantic HTML isn't enough
- Tested with NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver
- Compatible with all major browsers
Accessibility features we've built
Concrete features that make PDFly usable for everyone
Screen reader compatible
All interactive elements have proper ARIA labels and roles. Tested with NVDA on Windows, VoiceOver on macOS and iOS, and TalkBack on Android.
Full keyboard navigation
Every feature is accessible via keyboard. Tab through elements, Enter to activate, Escape to close dialogs. No mouse required for any workflow.
High contrast support
Our color palette meets WCAG AA contrast ratios. Dark mode provides even higher contrast. Users can also force high-contrast modes via browser settings.
Reduced motion respect
We honor the prefers-reduced-motion setting. All animations, transitions, and micro-interactions are disabled for users who request reduced motion.
Text resizing
All text scales fluidly using clamp() typography. Zoom to 200% in any browser and the layout adapts without horizontal scrolling or clipped content.
Skip-to-content link
Every page includes a skip link that appears on first Tab press, letting keyboard users jump directly to the main content without navigating through menus.
Keyboard navigation guide
Key shortcuts for navigating PDFly without a mouse
Tested with assistive technology
We regularly test PDFly with these screen readers and browsers
NVDA
Free, open-source screen reader for Windows. Tested with Firefox and Chrome.
JAWS
Professional screen reader for Windows. Tested with Chrome and Edge.
VoiceOver
Built-in screen reader for macOS, iOS, and iPadOS. Tested with Safari.
TalkBack
Google's screen reader for Android. Tested with Chrome on Android.
Found an accessibility issue?
We take accessibility reports seriously. If you encounter any barrier that prevents you from using PDFly, please let us know. Include the page URL, the assistive technology you're using, and a description of the issue.
We aim to respond to all accessibility reports within 5 business days and resolve confirmed issues in our next release cycle.
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