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Askem PDF Fixer

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Spec score 8.0 #5 of 26 in PDF Accessibility Software

What it is

Askem PDF Fixer is a paid web service that checks PDF accessibility, applies automatic corrections, and validates results against PDF/UA-1 and applicable WCAG 2.1 AA criteria. Fixes cover document structure and tags, reading order, image alternative text, metadata, artifacts, and untagged content. Every document receives a validation result and a per-document record; Askem says more than 9 in 10 documents pass. A single upload accepts PDFs up to 500 pages and needs no integration, project, or procurement process. Batches can contain up to 200,000 documents. Files can be processed in any language, with the language set in PDF metadata. Scanned PDFs, complex tables or infographics with ambiguous meaning, context-dependent alternative text, and forms with conditional logic are flagged for manual handling. Documents are processed and stored on EU infrastructure and are not transferred outside the EU. OCR and API access are not available. Pricing is on request, with a 20-minute call offered for prospective customers.

Spec sheet

Purpose
PDF Fixer automatically checks and remediates PDF accessibility issues, then validates the result against PDF/UA and WCAG.Read 8 Oct 2026 · askem.com
Headquarters
Helsinki, FinlandRead 28 Sep 2026 · askem.com
Company
Askem identifies itself as an auxiliary company name of React & Share Oy, a Finnish limited liability company, and gives its Helsinki address.Read 8 Oct 2026 · askem.com
Maker
Askem is an auxiliary company name of React & Share Oy, a Finnish limited liability company.Read 8 Oct 2026 · askem.com
Audit evidence
The page says users receive documented, validated conformance and a per-document record, while noting that automated remediation does not transfer legal responsibility.Read 8 Oct 2026 · askem.com
Automatic fixes
It automatically fixes document structure and tags, reading order, image alt text, metadata, artifacts, and untagged content.Read 8 Oct 2026 · askem.com
Batch capacity
PDF Fixer accepts batches of up to 200,000 documents.Read 8 Oct 2026 · askem.com
Batch processing
The product page says a single batch can contain up to 200,000 documents.Read 8 Oct 2026 · askem.com
Data location
Documents are processed and stored on EU infrastructure and are not transferred outside the EU; a data processing agreement and sub-processor list are available.Read 8 Oct 2026 · askem.com
Integration
A single document can be uploaded and processed without an integration, project, or procurement process.Read 8 Oct 2026 · askem.com
Language support
Askem says it processes documents in any language and sets the language in the file metadata.Read 8 Oct 2026 · askem.com
Languages
Askem says documents can be processed in any language and that the language is set in the PDF metadata.Read 8 Oct 2026 · askem.com
Legal limitation
Askem says automated remediation does not transfer legal responsibility, though it provides documented, validated conformance and per-document records.Read 8 Oct 2026 · askem.com
Manual review cases
The product flags scanned PDFs, complex tables or infographics with ambiguous meaning, context-dependent alt text, and forms with conditional logic for manual handling.Read 8 Oct 2026 · askem.com
Page limit
An uploaded PDF can be up to 500 pages.Read 8 Oct 2026 · askem.com
Pass rate
Askem says more than 9 in 10 documents come back passing, with a result provided for every file.Read 8 Oct 2026 · askem.com
Pricing availability
The product page directs prospective customers to book a 20-minute call and does not state a PDF Fixer price.Read 8 Oct 2026 · askem.com
Processing location
Askem says PDF Fixer processes and stores documents on EU infrastructure and never transfers them outside the EU.Read 8 Oct 2026 · askem.com
Single-file workflow
A user can upload one PDF, review its results, and download the fixed document; the page says this takes minutes and needs no integration.Read 8 Oct 2026 · askem.com
Standards
The page says it validates against PDF/UA-1 and applicable WCAG 2.1 AA criteria.Read 8 Oct 2026 · askem.com
Support and onboarding
Askem offers a 20-minute call and says it can run one of the customer's PDFs during the call.Read 8 Oct 2026 · askem.com
Upload limit
The single-file upload flow accepts PDFs up to 500 pages.Read 8 Oct 2026 · askem.com
Validation results
Each document receives a validation result, and the page says more than 9 in 10 documents come back passing.Read 8 Oct 2026 · askem.com
Website discovery
PDF Fixer does not find PDFs on a customer's website; users provide documents by upload or batch.Read 8 Oct 2026 · askem.com

Plans and prices

PDF Fixer Priced on request Pricing not listed; contact Askem for a 20-minute call · single PDF up to 500 pages · batches up to 200,000 documents Read 8 Oct 2026 · askem.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Validates against PDF/UA-1 and WCAG 2.1 AA
  • Automatic fixes cover tags and reading order
  • Supports batches up to 200,000 documents
  • EU processing and storage
  • Works with documents in any language

Limits

  • No OCR support
  • No API access
  • Some complex files require manual review
  • Pricing is available on request

Who it suits

It suits teams responsible for accessible PDFs, including those needing automated tagging, reading order, alternative text, and PDF/UA validation. It is less suitable when OCR or API access is required.

Verdict

PDF Fixer combines automated accessibility remediation with validation and per-file records. Its batch capacity and EU processing are notable, while manual-review cases and the lack of OCR or API access define its limits.

Where Specifiction places it

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