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Document Analysis

Also known as: Document Image Analysis, DIA

The process of automatically extracting structure, content, and meaning from document images or files, including layout detection, text recognition, and logical structure identification. In accessibility, document analysis is essential for converting print materials and inaccessible digital documents (such as scanned PDFs) into accessible formats by identifying headings, reading order, tables, and other structural elements. Effective document analysis underpins remediation workflows that transform visual-only content into screen reader-compatible and braille-ready output.

Category: assistive technology · document accessibility

Related: Optical Character Recognition · PDF Accessibility · Braille

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