Make Your PDF Forms Fillable and Accessible

The cost to create a fillable PDF depends on factors such as the number of pages, number and type of form fields, document structure, source file quality, and level of remediation required. We review your forms and requirements to provide a tailored estimate.

The timeline depends on the complexity of the form and the number of fields involved. Simple forms with fewer fields can typically be remediated in 10 to 15 minutes. Larger and more complex forms may take around 45 to 50 minutes, particularly when they include many fields or advanced functionality.

Yes. To convert a PDF from a scan, we apply OCR where required, rebuild the document structure, add accessible form fields, establish logical reading and tab order, and address other accessibility requirements. With millions of forms converted, our tools and workflows are built to scale, helping us efficiently handle large volumes of PDF forms while maintaining accessibility standards.

A PDF is accessible and fillable when it allows people, including those using screen readers or keyboard navigation, to find, navigate, and complete form fields independently. When created, the Labelslabels and tooltips should be meaningful, the reading and tab order should be logical, and the document should have a proper accessibility structure.

To get there, form fields should be correctly tagged and labeled, keyboard navigation should follow a logical sequence, instructions and error messages should be clear, and the finished form should be tested with assistive technology. The video below walks through the process and the key considerations involved.

Watch the video: How to Make an Accessible Fillable PDF Form

Our service covers the full move from PDF to fillable form. That includes form field tagging and reading order remediation, screen reader labels and tooltip creation, tab order correction, form structure remediation, accessibility validation against applicable standards, and assistive technology testing with real screen reader users.

It depends on where you operate and who fills in the form. US federal agencies and their contractors follow Section 508. Public-facing organizations in the US are usually working toward an ADA compliant form, and WCAG 2.1 AA is the yardstick regulators use to judge that. Organizations serving the EU follow the EAA and EN 301 549. PDF/UA sits underneath all of these as the technical standard for PDF files. Most forms we remediate are checked against more than one, and we validate every file against both PDF/UA and WCAG.