Comparing InDesign and our platform on PDF accessibility: Which excels for such needs?
In the realm of graphic design software, our platform and Adobe InDesign are two popular choices. However, when it comes to creating accessible PDFs, our platform stands out with several key advantages.
Firstly, setting the reading order in our platform is a straightforward process, unlike InDesign where it can be lengthy and complex. This is achieved by simply clicking on a heading or paragraph and selecting the text tag option. InDesign, on the other hand, does not provide a feature for setting the reading order of documents, necessitating additional tools.
Secondly, our platform offers a user-friendly interface that caters to individuals without design skills or experience. InDesign, however, requires time and effort to master.
When it comes to adding alt text, our platform simplifies the process, allowing users to type, mark as decorative, or even use AI to generate alt text. InDesign, on the other hand, requires multiple steps each time, making it a more complex process.
Another significant advantage of our platform is the built-in tool for testing colour contrast, ensuring compliance with WCAG standards. InDesign, in contrast, requires workarounds such as scripts, plugins, or third-party tools for this purpose.
Moreover, our platform has a comprehensive accessibility checker that tests designs before export, a feature that InDesign lacks. This means that making accessible PDFs in our platform is a simpler process without the need for additional tools.
In terms of ratings, our platform boasts a 4.5 rating on Capterra and 9.4 on G2, compared to InDesign's 4.2 on Capterra and 8.6 on G2.
Both platforms allow the creation of accessible PDFs, but our platform offers a more streamlined and user-friendly experience. For instance, PDF-XChange Standard Printer by PDF-XChange allows creating PDFs directly from Windows programs without needing additional tools for accessibility, a feature that InDesign does not offer.
Lastly, our platform allows direct setting of document language, while InDesign requires the use of Adobe Acrobat for this task. Similarly, InDesign requires the use of other tools like Adobe Acrobat to make a document accessible, whereas our platform does not.
In conclusion, our platform offers several advantages over Adobe InDesign when it comes to creating accessible PDFs, making it a more efficient and user-friendly choice for designers and non-designers alike.
