PDFs on Websites

We recommend reducing the number of PDFs on your website and using alternative formats, such as web pages or digital forms.

How to Review your PDFs for Compliance Requirements

  1. Review PDFs and documents in your website (using DubBot for manual review).
  2. Determine whether each document should be archived, retired or kept public.
  3. Create a remediation plan for documents that will remain public-facing.
  4. Prioritize documents that are actively used by public audiences, such as forms, official documents, reports, and operational resources.

Alternatives to PDFs

Convert content to a webpage

Before creating or remediating a PDF, consider whether the content could be shared in a more accessible format. In many cases, web pages or digital forms are easier for users to access and maintain over time. The options below can help reduce the need for PDF remediation.

Resources:

For additional support converting PDF content into web content:

Convert to a digital form

Make the original file accessible before exporting to PDF

Hire a third-party remediation vendor

Next Steps

Review your website content and PDFs/documents and identify the best remediation approach for each item. If you have questions after reviewing the materials, please .