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Techniques for Accessible PDF: Headings


April 22, 2025 by PDF Association staff

The PDF Accessibility LWG’s 2025-Q2 release focuses on headings, with 9 new techniques and 8 new failure examples.

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Brotli compression is coming soon to PDF 2.0, enabling smaller file sizes. Sample PDF files are available to kickstart development!

The PDF Association will host a trio of PDF technology events in Berlin from September 11-19. Save the date… and check out … Read more

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AI’s Pirated-Books Problem | Correcting US financial regulations referencing PDF | New crawl limit improves CC’s capture of PDF | W3C note … Read more

When will AI understand document semantics? | Will LLM-based OCR live up to the challenge? | Indicating whether the publisher allows PDF … Read more

March 2025, Erin Dempsey

This article explores how ISVs can use PDF/R to improve imaging application software’s efficiency, reduce development complexity, and enhance customer satisfaction.

February 2025, PDF Association staff

The new TWG will explore topics such as verifiable credentials, digital signatures, modern cryptography and content provenance frameworks in alignment with the … Read more

February 2025, PDF Association staff

These free XMP Extension Schema templates support PDF documents that conform to multiple subset standards, including PDF/A, PDF/X, PDF/VT, and PDF Declarations.

February 2025, Peter Wyatt

Google’s Jpegli promises smaller JPEG images (and so, smaller PDF files) with no change to reader software! Check it out for yourself!

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Member News April 24, 2025

Adobe PDF Library SDK April 2025 Updates Now Available from Datalogics

The latest release of the Adobe PDF Library SDK from Datalogics includes a host of new features and critical updates … Read more

Member News April 24, 2025

Crawford Technologies Wraps Up Successful Sixth Annual Industry Summit Focused on Evolving Document Strategies for Customer Communications

Crawford Technologies reports on the success of its sixth annual Industry Summit held April 3-4 in Chicago. The presentations offered valuable … Read more

Member News April 24, 2025

UPDF Achieves Dual Milestone: Major GPT-4.1 Upgrade in UPDF AI & Geekflare Editor’s Choice Award

UPDF reaches two significant milestones with a major upgrade to GPT-4.1 in UPDF AI and receiving the Geekflare Editor’s Choice … Read more

Event April 23, 2025

Webinar – Techniques for Accessible PDF: Headings

This live webinar introduces the Headings of the PDF Association’s Techniques for Accessible PDF, and will be followed by Q&A. … Read more

Member News April 22, 2025

FormVu: Greater Accuracy, Reliable Conversion, and now Seamlessly Integrates with Java 24!

FormVu’s latest update offers more reliable rendering, improved error visibility, and a better experience for developers working with PDF forms.

Member News April 17, 2025

Crawford Technologies’ New Digital Transform Engine Version 5.8 Offers Key Upgrades for High-volume Communication Workflows

Crawford Technologies announces the release of Version 5.8 of its Digital Transform Engine (DTE). DTE 5.8 offers key upgrades that … Read more

Article April 15, 2025

AI pirates and more from PDF in the Wild!

AI’s Pirated-Books Problem | Correcting US financial regulations referencing PDF | New crawl limit improves CC’s capture of PDF | … Read more

Member News April 7, 2025

Superace’s UPDF Excels in G2 Spring 2025 Reports with 14 Badges and Top Rankings

Superace’s UPDF excelled in the G2 Spring 2025 Reports, earning 14 badges and top rankings, including the fourth position among … Read more

Member News April 3, 2025

Durst Group Acquires callas software – Paving the Way for an Open Printing Industry

The Durst Group announces the acquisition of callas software.

Member News April 3, 2025

BuildVu’s Latest Update: Now compatible with Java 24!

BuildVu’s latest release enhances compatibility with Java, refines logging, and resolves key issues to ensure more accurate rendering, better debugging, … Read more

Member News April 1, 2025

UPDF Celebrates Three Years: Embracing a Paperless Future with Global Users

UPDF is celebrating its third anniversary by reaffirming its commitment to a sustainable, paperless future. UPDF has evolved from a … Read more

Member News March 28, 2025

PDFix and OpenAI: Transforming PDF Accessibility Through Automation

Boost PDF accessibility with AI-powered automation! PDFix now leverages OpenAI to generate alt text, create structured table summaries, and convert … Read more

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