Getting started with TheAccessibleAudit
TheAccessibleAudit scans a web page or a PDF for WCAG issues and gives you a prioritized findings report with fix guidance. Scanning is free — no card required to try it.
1. Sign in
Go to audit.theaccessible.org and click Start free scan. Sign in with an email code, Google, LinkedIn, or phone. New accounts get free credits.
2. Choose what to scan
After signing in you land on the scan screen with two tabs: Website and PDF.
3a. Scan a website
On the Website tab:
- Enter the page or site URL (
https://example.com/). - Pick a WCAG level — A or AA (AA is the default).
- Choose a mode: Single page, or Crawl linked pages to follow internal links (up to 25 pages).
- Click Start Audit.
The page runs in a real headless browser across desktop and mobile viewports (and dark mode where supported), then polls for progress. Crawls list each page's status as it goes.
3b. Scan a PDF
On the PDF tab, drag in a PDF (or Choose a PDF), up to 50 MB. The scan starts automatically and runs the veraPDF PDF/UA-1 validator plus a structural score.
4. Read the results
Website results show a pass/fail summary and four counts — failed criteria, need manual review, passed, and not applicable — followed by detailed, element-level findings grouped by WCAG criterion, each with an impact badge and fix message.
PDF results show a 0–100 score with a color band, a pass/fail checklist, and the PDF/UA-1 results.
5. Export or hand off
Export a formatted PDF report, print it, or download the raw JSON / CSV of violations. You can also copy a ready-made fix prompt for Claude Code.
For items marked Needs manual review, click Start guided verification to hand off into TheAccessibleWeb — it walks you through each check and lets you remediate the page, using the same sign-in.