Mobile friendly & accessible HTML editions from your PDFs

PDFs are hard to read on mobile devices, and not fully accessible.

Our responsive HTML editions provide a much better experience.

Why should you offer HTML editions?

Our HTML editions look similar to your original PDF, but with all the readability benefits of HTML.

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Responsive HTML pages automatically adjust to fit the screen, whether you're using a phone, tablet, or computer.
So are easier to read than a PDF.

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HTML is especially beneficial for people who use visual enhancement tools such as increased font size, browser scaling, screen readers, and custom fonts.

Compare HTML vs PDF for readability

PDFs require constant pinch and zoom, even for those with excellent eyesight. For those with poor vision, they can be unreadable.

Send us your PDF to get a quote
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Example PDF display on a smartphone
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Example responsive HTML edition on a smartphone

What usability experts say

Usability experts Nielsen Norman Group state:

No matter how tempting it is, you should never use a PDF to display content that users need to read online.

Nielsen Norman Group also state:

PDFs are inherently inaccessible, unpleasant to read, and cumbersome to navigate online.

And the UK government site gov.uk states:

Compared with HTML content, information published in a PDF is harder to find, use and maintain.

* PDFs still have their uses. A PDF is the correct choice when the document is intended primarily for printing, and they can be useful when a secure record is needed.

What improves when you publish as HTML

  • Text that wraps to fit the screen width.
  • Compatible with screen readers, and other assistive technologies.
  • Easier for search engines and LLMs to discover and index.
  • In-browser translation from English to 100+ languages.
  • Support for interactivity like video and animation.
  • Easy for you to update the text in any text editor.
  • Better for analytics, such as tracking user engagement.

How to get your HTML edition

Quote and free sample

Share your PDF for a quote: email info@readabledocs.com.
Prices range from £5 to £20 per page depending on complexity.
Ask us to convert a page for you free of charge so you can try before you buy.

Conversion process

Your PDF is run through our custom-built automation workflow, followed by manual review and final editing. Files are ready within four days.

Hosting

Choose to either host the file yourself, or let us host it for you free of charge.

Questions

Feel free to phone us on 01733 595116 or email info@readabledocs.com.