The pdfRest API Toolkit Container Image BYOL is now available on AWS Marketplace, bringing enterprise-grade PDF processing directly to Amazon ECS and Amazon EKS environments. This containerized solution allows organizations to maintain total data sovereignty within their own private cloud while running over 40 REST API endpoints.
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PDF tags are the foundation of accessible documents, giving structure and meaning to content so assistive technologies can interpret it correctly. This article explains what a tagged PDF is, why tags are essential for PDF accessibility, how they improve navigation and compliance, and the role they play in creating inclusive, user-friendly digital documents.



