The new PDF/UA-2 specification from 2024 marks an important milestone for accessible PDF creation. As the first PDF generator with PDF/UA-2 support, CIB pdf brewer sets new standards, demonstrating its innovative strength and clear commitment to digital inclusion.
PDF/UA-2: More power for greater accessibility
PDF/UA (Universal Accessibility) is the international standard for accessible PDF documents. It ensures that content is fully accessible to people with disabilities, especially those using assistive technologies such as screen readers.
The specification PDF/UA-2 significantly expands on these requirements. It offers numerous improvements that facilitate modern, inclusive document creation and make it future-proof.
The most important new features of PDF/UA-2
Enhanced compatibility with HTML and CSS.
Modern web technologies improve the structure and visual design of accessible content.
Optimized semantics and metadata:
New tags and structural elements allow for a more accurate interpretation by assistive technologies, such as screen readers.
Better support for interactive content
Forms, multimedia, and dynamic content can be made even more accessible.
Adaptation to international standards:
Close alignment with the WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) ensures
Barrier-free PDF creation made easy – with CIB pdf brewer
With CIB pdf brewer, you can create accessible PDFs directly from Microsoft Word. The integrated PDF/UA wizard guides you through the process step by step:
- Automatically check your Word documents: The wizard recognizes key structural elements, such as tables, headings, and graphics, and provides targeted optimization suggestions.
- Targeted optimization suggestions: You will receive specific information on where adjustments are necessary to meet PDF/UA and PDF/UA-2 requirements.
- WCAG compliance check included: Color contrast is also analyzed automatically. In the case of problematic combinations—such as light gray text on a white background—you receive specific suggestions for changes.
Ready for the future
Although many screen readers do not yet fully support PDF/UA-2, you can already familiarize yourself with the new standard using CIB pdf brewer. This will ensure you are perfectly prepared when widespread support follows, giving you a head start in terms of digital accessibility.
Industry pioneer with innovative strength
CIB pdf brewer is currently the first PDF generator with PDF/UA-2 support. With this, we are setting new standards for accessible PDF documents and actively promoting digital inclusion. Our goal: unrestricted access to information for everyone.
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Support for PDF/UA-2 is currently in the beta phase. Your feedback is crucial for the continuous development of CIB pdf brewer and for optimizing it to meet your needs.
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