cpdf
A command-line tool for manipulating PDF files, with this project specifically implementing PDF/UA accessibility standards
Product Information
- Description
- cpdf is a versatile command-line utility designed for comprehensive PDF manipulation, with a specialized focus on implementing PDF/UA (Universal Accessibility) standards to ensure documents are accessible to users with disabilities. The tool enables developers and content creators to programmatically modify PDF files through batch processing, supporting operations such as merging, splitting, watermarking, and optimizing documents while embedding accessibility features like logical reading order, alternative text for images, and proper tagging. Its open-source nature, hosted on GitHub, fosters community collaboration for enhancing PDF accessibility, making it particularly valuable for organizations needing to comply with legal requirements like Section 508 or WCAG guidelines. By integrating PDF/UA support, cpdf helps automate the creation of accessible digital content, streamlining workflows in publishing, education, and government sectors where inclusive document design is critical.
- Maintainer
- johnwhitington individual
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Last Activity
- 2026-01-29
- Categories
- Community & Discovery
Linked NGI Projects
This product was created or improved through NGI-funded projects
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Products commonly used alongside cpdf
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