About axesPDF
axesPDF checks PDF documents against PDF/UA and WCAG accessibility requirements and includes tools for correcting problems.
axesPDF 2.5.0.0
Test and correct PDF documents for accessibility.
- By axes4 GmbH
- Proprietary
- Updated Aug 13, 2026
What's new in 2.5.0.0
New features
- axesPDF includes artificial intelligence (AI) functions. With these new features, axesPDF can now cover part of those Matterhorn Protocol checkpoints that previously required human judgment. You can find further information on this page.
- The "Checker" tab in axesPDF lets you individually select which check sets to run, including the potentially time-consuming contrast check.
Improvements
- Improved handling of XMP metadata.
- Improved handling of PDF compression streams.
Bug fixes
- Fixed an issue where saving a document with certain types of Optional Content produced an invalid PDF file.
- Several other bug fixes.
Technical details
| Publisher | axes4 GmbH |
|---|---|
| Version | 2.5.0.0 |
| Release date | 2026-08-13 |
| License | Proprietary |
| Installer type | burn |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | axes4.axesPDF |
| Install scope | All users |
Install axesPDF from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=axes4.axesPDF -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=axes4.axesPDF -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=axes4.axesPDF -e- Silent install with the offline installer
"axesPDF.Setup.2.5.0.exe" /quiet /norestart ACCEPT_AXES4_EULA=1- Uninstall the MSI package
msiexec /x {94fe7410-2613-4d03-8169-08ee3d740d65} /quiet
axesPDF version history
2.2.5.0 Oct 16, 2025
Bug fixes
- Bug fix where malformed links could unnecessarily cause checks to terminate.
- Fixed regression that caused performance issues
Frequently asked questions
Is axesPDF free?
axesPDF is proprietary software from axes4 GmbH. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.
What is the latest version of axesPDF?
The latest version is 2.5.0.0, released on Aug 13, 2026.
Is it safe to download axesPDF?
The download button links to the official installer published on axes4.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 7290f15cf2a6cb5a34cbe056bad9e635cdbd660fddcac7374169b99f7a4cd758.
Which Windows versions does axesPDF support?
axesPDF runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I install axesPDF silently?
Run the offline installer with "axesPDF.Setup.2.5.0.exe" /quiet /norestart ACCEPT_AXES4_EULA=1, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=axes4.axesPDF -e --silent.
How do I uninstall axesPDF?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find axesPDF and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=axes4.axesPDF -e.
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