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Game-changing new free specification enables interoperable reuse and accessibility for PDF

February 2024 by PDF Association staff (PDF Association)

To date, the primary focus for Tagged PDF was accessibility, and the latest specification For PDF accessibility based on ISO 32000-1:2008 (PDF 1.7). No such specification existed For ISO 32000-2:2020 (PDF 2.0), nor was there any specification providing guidance to vendors on how to create interoperable reusable content in PDF files.

With the introduction of this new specification, the PDF Association addresses both accessibility and reuse, unlocking the full power of PDF 2.0.

This new document provides developers with comprehensive requirements for creation of fully reusable and accessible PDF 2.0 files in an interoperable manner.

WTPDF is a freely available publication by the PDF Association. It’s provisions regarding accessibility are mirrored in the forthcoming ISO 14289-2 (PDF/UA-2), making WTPDF the canonical reference for both PDF reuse and PDF accessibility in PDF 2.0.

Accessibility and reuse rules are expressed as conformance levels. A PDF file can conform to both, ensuring the best outcome for all use cases.

“PDF Differences” available to members; public access begins Sept. 22

July 2023 by Peter Wyatt (PDF Association)
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PDF Association members now have a new resource: advance previews of targeted test cases highlighting differences between implementations, including in-depth technical explanations.

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July 2023 by PDF Association staff (PDF Association)
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Leverage PDF Week Fall 2023 to highlight your support for standardized PDF technology!

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May 2023 by PDF Association staff
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The documentary is scheduled for release in early 2024. There’s still time to become a supporter!

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March 2023 by PDF Association staff (PDF Association)
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All remaining seats at PDF Week are reserved for ISO WG attendees and PDF Association members.

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July 2019 by Roman Toda (Normex)
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Users printing to PDF are throwing away information that could be reused by downstream applications. Find out how “Deriving HTML … Read more

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