Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report
VPAT® Version 2.2 – July 2018
Product Information
- Name of Product/Version: Adobe Media Encoder CC for Windows, version 13
- Product Description: Adobe Media Encoder CC empowers Ingest, transcode, creation of proxies and output to virtually all industry standard file formats. Tight integration with Adobe Premiere Pro CC, After Effects CC and other applications provides a seamless workflow.
- Date: December 2018
- Contact information: access@adobe.com
- Notes: The information contained in this report applies to the product itself. Information about product help and support documentation is located at: http://www.adobe.com/accessibility/compliance.html.
- Evaluation Methods Used: Testing Adobe Media Encoder CC involved extensive use of leading assistive technology, such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, and speech recognition software, as well exclusive use of the keyboard. Native platform accessibility features were also used to assist with testing. These were supplemented with techniques such as manual inspection of Accessibility API output
Applicable Standards/Guidelines
This report covers the degree of conformance for the following accessibility standards/guidelines:
Level A - Yes
Level AA - Yes
Level AAA - No
Terms
The terms used in the Conformance Level information are defined as follows:
- Supports: The functionality of the product has at least one method that meets the criterion without known defects or meets with equivalent facilitation.
- Supports with Exceptions: Some functionality of the product does not meet the criterion.
- Does Not Support: The majority of product functionality does not meet the criterion.
- Not Applicable: The criterion is not relevant to the product.
- Not Evaluated: The product has not been evaluated against the criterion. This can be used only in WCAG 2.0 Level AAA.
WCAG 2.0 Report
Sections 1 and 2 also document conformance with:
- EN 301 549: Chapter 9 - Web, Chapter 10 - Non-Web documents, Section 11.2.1- Non-Web Software (excluding closed functionality), and Section 11.2.2 - Non-Web Software (closed functionality).
- Revised Section 508: Chapter 5 – 501.1 Scope, 504.2 Content Creation or Editing, and Chapter 6 – 602.3 Electronic Support Documentation.
Note: When reporting on conformance with the WCAG 2.0 Success Criteria, they are scoped for full pages, complete processes, and accessibility-supported ways of using technology as documented in the WCAG 2.0 Conformance Requirements.
Section 1: Success Criteria, Level A
Notes:
Guideline 1.1 Text Alternatives:
Provide text alternatives for any non-text content so that it can be changed into other forms people need, such as large print, braille, speech, symbols or simpler language.
1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.1 (Web)
- 10.2.1 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.1 (Software)
- 11.2.2.1 (Closed Functionality Software)
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The product does not expose text alternatives for non-text content in most product functions. Examples include:
Icon buttons
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain non-text content that would require a text alternative.
Guideline 1.2 Time-based Media:
Provide alternatives for time-based media.
1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.2 (Web)
- 10.2.2 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.2 (Software)
- 11.2.2.2.1 and 11.2.2.2.2 (Closed Software)
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The product does not contain prerecorded audio-only or video-only media.
Authored Content (Video): When an imported file contains an audio description track for what would otherwise be a video-only clip, the audio is preserved in conversion. Video file formats cannot contain transcripts.
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.3 (Web)
- 10.2.3 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.3 (Software)
- 11.2.2.3 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Does Not Support
Software: The product does not contain prerecorded synchronized media.
Authored Content (Video): When the product converts an imported video file with embedded closed captions, such as MPEG4, it does not preserve the captions in output video files or sidecar files.
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.4 (Web)
- 10.2.4 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.4 (Software)
- 11.2.2.4 (Closed Software)
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The product does not contain prerecorded video content that would require audio description or a media alternative.
Authored Content (Video): Video file formats cannot contain transcripts, so this criterion is met to the extent supported by the authored cont
Guideline 1.3 Adaptable:
Create content that can be presented in different ways (for example simpler layout) without losing information or structure.
1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.7 (Web)
- 10.2.7 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.7 (Software)
- 11.2.2.7 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The product’s main menus convey structure and relationships through object information. However, most visual information is not provided programmatically, such as:
Text displayed in dialogs
Panel structures
Form field groups
Tab lists and tab panels
Authored Content (Video): Video file formats are not capable of containing programmatic structure information or text.
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.8 (Web)
- 10.2.8 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.8 (Software)
- 11.2.2.8 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: Where the product presents content to assistive technology, such as in the main menus, the content is presented in a meaningful sequence.
Authored Content (Video): The product allows authors to present content in a meaningful sequence.
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.9 (Web)
- 10.2.9 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.9 (Software)
- 11.2.2.9 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content
(Video): Supports
Software: Instructions do not rely solely on sensory characteristics.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
Guideline 1.4 Distinguishable:
Make it easier for users to see and hear content including separating foreground from background.
1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.10 (Web)
- 10.2.10 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.10 (Software)
- 11.2.2.10 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: After the user chooses high contrast colors in Preferences > Appearance, most functions of the product do not convey information through color alone. Exceptions include:
Some link text is distinguished from non-link text solely through a color difference.
Checkboxes, radio buttons, and some icon buttons convey their focused or unfocused state solely through a color difference.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.11 (Web)
- 10.2.11 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.11 (Software)
- 11.2.2.11 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The product does not contain audio that plays automatically.
Authored Content (Video): Playback control is a function of the user’s media player, not the authored content.
Guideline 2.1 Keyboard Accessible:
Make all functionality available from a keyboard.
2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.15 (Web)
- 10.2.15 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.15 (Software)
- 11.2.2.15 (Closed Software)
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: Most product functionality can be operated through a keyboard interface, either directly or through equivalent facilitation. Exceptions include:
In the Export Settings dialog, tab lists and expand/collapse controls.
In the Media Browser panel, the function to play a video.
In the Queue panel, the function to rename a stitched clip.
Table sort and column width controls in workspace panels.
The Undock function for workspace panels.
In Preferences, the Attempt to Force Hardware to Document Sample Rate and Enable Hardware Accelerated Decoding checkboxes.
The display of tooltip text for controls.
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain controls that would require a keyboard interface.
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.16 (Web)
- 10.2.16 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.16 (Software)
- 11.2.2.16 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The product does not include keyboard traps.
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain focusable elements.
Guideline 2.2 Enough Time:
Provide users enough time to read and use content.
2.2.1 Timing Adjustable (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.17 (Web)
- 10.2.17 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.17 (Software)
- 11.2.2.17 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (eb)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The product does not include time limits.
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not include time limits.
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.18 (Web)
- 10.2.18 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.18 (Software)
- 11.2.2.18 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The product does not include elements which move, blink, scroll, or auto-update.
Authored Content (Video): Playback control is a function of the user’s media player, not the authored content.
Guideline 2.3 Seizures:
Do not design content in a way that is known to cause seizures.
2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.19 (Web)
- 10.2.19 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.19 (Software)
- 11.2.2.19 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: The product does not contain flashing content.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can ensure that content does not flash, or flashes below the required thresholds.
Guideline 2.4 Navigable:
Provide ways to help users navigate, find content, and determine where they are.
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.20 (Web)
- 10.2.20 (non-web document) – Does not apply
- 11.2.1.20 (Software) – Does not apply
- 11.2.2.20 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software) – Does not apply to non-web software
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs) – Does not apply to non-web docs
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software.
Authored Content (Video): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents.
2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.21 (Web)
- 10.2.21 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.21 (Software) - Does not apply
- 11.2.2.21 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Does Not Support
Software: The title of the software and the titles of dialogs describe their purpose.
Authored Content (Video): For video file formats that support a title, such as MPEG4, the product does not provide a function for authors to add a title within the product itself or by relying on other tools.
2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.22 (Web)
- 10.2.22 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.22 (Software)
- 11.2.2.22 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: Most components receive focus in a meaningful order. Exceptions include:
Some form elements in Preferences > Appearance and Preferences > Media.
Some form elements in the Export Settings dialog.
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain focusable components.
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.23 (Web)
- 10.2.23 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.23 (Software)
- 11.2.2.23 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The product contains some text visually styled as links, but this text is not identified programmatically as a link. Therefore, this criterion is not applicable.
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain links.
Guideline 3.1 Readable:
Make text content readable and understandable.
3.1.1 Language of Page (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.27 (Web)
- 10.2.27 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.27 (Software)
- 11.2.2.27 (Closed Software)
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The language is programmatically determinable within the product. The language of the product is set based on the version installed by the user.
Authored Content (Video): Video file formats are not capable of containing a programmatically determined language.
Guideline 3.2 Predictable:
Make Web pages appear and operate in predictable ways.
3.2.1 On Focus (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.29 (Web)
- 10.2.29 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.29 (Software)
- 11.2.2.29 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: Components do not initiate a change of context when focused.
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain focusable components.
3.2.2 On Input (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.30 (Web)
- 10.2.30 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.30 (Software)
- 11.2.2.30 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: Most user inputs do not cause changes of context. Exceptions include:
In Export Settings, selecting an Audio Format radio button causes focus to be lost.
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain user input controls.
Guideline 3.3 Input Assistance:
Help users avoid and correct mistakes.
3.3.1 Error Identification (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.33 (Web)
- 10.2.33 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.33 (Software)
- 11.2.2.33 (Closed Software)
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: In most product functions, form fields are limited to elements, such as checkboxes and option lists, which prevent the possibility of input errors. Exceptions include:
In some text fields, the product automatically corrects invalid input without explanation.
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain user input controls which would require error identification.
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.34 (Web)
- 10.2.34 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.34 (Software)
- 11.2.2.34 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: Visible labels are provided for input fields.
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain user input controls that would require labels or instructions.
Guideline 4.1 Compatible:
Maximize compatibility with current and future user agents, including assistive technologies.
4.1.1 Parsing (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.37 (Web)
- 10.2.37 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.37 (Software)
- 11.2.2.37 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The software is not implemented using markup languages.
Authored Content (Video): Authored content is not implemented using markup languages.
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.38 (Web)
- 10.2.38 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.38 (Software)
- 11.2.2.38 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The product’s main menus convey name, role, and state information to assistive technology. However, most user interface components do not provide programmatic name, role, or state information. Examples include:
Buttons
Form controls
Trees and tree grids
Tab list
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain controls that would require programmatically determined name, role, state, property, and value information.
Section 2: Success Criteria, Level AA
Notes:
Guideline 1.2 Time-based Media:
Provide alternatives for time-based media.
1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.5 (Web)
- 10.2.5 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.5 (Software)
- 11.2.2.5 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The product does not contain live synchronized media.
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain live synchronized media.
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.6 (Web)
- 10.2.6 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.6 (Software)
- 11.2.2.6 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Does Not Support
Software: The product does not contain prerecorded video content that would require audio description.
Authored Content (Video): When the product converts an imported video with a primary audio track and an audio description track, it saves only the first of the two audio tracks. The product does not provide a mode of operation for authors to create an audio description for exported videos, either within the product itself or by relying on other tools.
Guideline 1.4 Distinguishable:
Make it easier for users to see and hear content including separating foreground from background.
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.12 (Web)
- 10.2.12 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.12 (Software)
- 11.2.2.12 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: After the user chooses high contrast colors in Preferences > Appearance, most text meets minimum contrast requirements. Exceptions include:
In workspace panels, a selected row with gray text has insufficient contrast.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can ensure that authored content meets minimum contrast requirements.
1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.13 (Web)
- 10.2.13 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.13 (Software)
- 11.2.2.13 (Closed Software)
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The product responds to Windows system display scaling to 200%. However, when text is enlarged 200% without assistive technology, most product functionality is unusable. Examples include:
In the Export Settings dialog, form controls such as Format and Preset are off-screen and can’t be reached by scrolling.
In the Preferences dialog, controls such as the OK button are off-screen and can’t be reached by scrolling.
Authored Content (Video): Video file formats can only contain images of text, which do not require resizing.
1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.14 (Web)
- 10.2.14 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.14 (Software)
- 11.2.2.14 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The product uses text instead of images of text.
Authored Content (Video): A particular presentation is essential for images of text in video.
Guideline 2.4 Navigable:
Provide ways to help users navigate, find content, and determine where they are.
2.4.5 Multiple Ways (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.24 (Web)
- 10.2.24 (non-web document) – Does not apply
- 11.2.1.24 (Software) – Does not apply
- 11.2.2.24 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2(Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software) – Does not apply to non-web software
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs) – Does not apply to non-web docs
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software.
Authored Content (Video): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents.
2.4.6 Headings and Labels (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.25 (Web)
- 10.2.25 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.25 (Software)
- 11.2.2.25 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: Headings and labels are descriptive.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion.
2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.26 (Web)
- 10.2.26 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.26 (Software)
- 11.2.2.26 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: Most focusable elements have a visible keyboard focus indicator. Exceptions include:
The selected row in tree grids, such as the Queue panel and the Preset Browser panel.
Some icon buttons in the Media Browser panel.
The timeline slider in the Export Settings dialog.
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain focusable elements.
Guideline 3.1 Readable:
Make text content readable and understandable.
3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.28 (Web)
- 10.2.28 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.28 (Software) – Does not apply
- 11.2.2.28 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Guideline 3.2 Predictable:
Make Web pages appear and operate in predictable ways.
3.2.3 Consistent Navigation (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.31 (Web)
- 10.2.31 (non-web document) – Does not apply
- 11.2.1.31 (Software) – Does not apply
- 11.2.2.31 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software) – Does not apply to non-web software
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs) – Does not apply to non-web docs
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software.
Authored Content (Video): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents.
3.2.4 Consistent Identification (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.32 (Web)
- 10.2.32 (non-web document) – Does not apply
- 11.2.1.32 (Software) – Does not apply
- 11.2.2.32 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software) – Does not apply to non-web software
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs) – Does not apply to non-web docs
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software.
Authored Content (Video): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents.
Guideline 3.3 Input Assistance:
Help users avoid and correct mistakes.
3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.35 (Web)
- 10.2.35 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.35 (Software)
- 11.2.2.35 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: In most product functions, form fields are limited to elements, such as checkboxes and option lists, which prevent the possibility of input errors. Exceptions include:
In Export Settings, an error dialog identifies that a frame width is out of range, but a valid range is not provided.
In the Save As dialog, an error dialog identifies that a file name is invalid but does not state which characters are allowed.
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not contain user input controls that would require suggestions for correction.
3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) (Level AA)
Also applies to:
EN 301 549 Criteria
- 9.2.36 (Web)
- 10.2.36 (non-web document)
- 11.2.1.36 (Software)
- 11.2.2.36 (Closed Software) – Does not apply
- 11.6.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 12.1.2 (Product Docs)
- 12.2.4 (Support Docs)
2017 Section 508
- 501 (Web)(Software)
- 504.2 (Authoring Tool)
- 602.3 (Support Docs)
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The product does not process legal commitments or financial transactions. Changes to user-controllable data are reversible or can be confirmed before finalizing.
Authored Content (Video): Authored content does not cause legal or financial commitments and does not modify user-controllable data.
Revised Section 508 Report
Notes:
Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)
Notes:
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (Video): Does Not Support
Software: The product’s main menus are functional for users without vision. However, most user interface objects in the product are not announced in a screen reader. As noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, examples include:
Panel structures
Trees and tree grids
Tabs Forms Buttons
Text in dialogs
Authored Content (Video): The product does not allow authors to create content which is functional for users without vision. As noted in 1.2.5 Audio Description, when the product converts an imported video with a primary audio track and an audio description track, it saves only the first of the two audio tracks.
Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: When the user has chosen high contrast colors in Preferences > Appearance, most functions of the product are usable with limited vision. Exceptions include:
As noted in 1.4.1 Use of Color,
Some link text is distinguished from non-link text solely through a color difference.
Checkboxes, radio buttons, and some icon buttons convey their focused or unfocused state solely through a color difference.
As noted in 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum), in workspace panels, a selected row with gray text has insufficient contrast.
As noted in 1.4.4 Resize Text, most product functionality is unusable at 200% display scaling.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional for users with limited vision.
Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: Most functions of the product are usable without perception of color. As noted in 1.4.1 Use of Color, exceptions include:
Some link text is distinguished from non-link text solely through a color difference.
Checkboxes, radio buttons, and some icon buttons convey their focused or unfocused state solely through a color difference.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional for users without perception of color.
Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (Video): Does Not Support
Software: Most product functions are usable without hearing. Exceptions include:
As noted in 503.4.1 Caption Controls, the Media Browser panel does not provide controls to display captions.
Authored Content (Video): The product does not allow authors to create content which is functional for users without hearing. As noted in 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded), when the product converts an imported video file with embedded closed captions, such as MPEG4, it does not preserve the captions in output video files or sidecar files.
Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (Video): Does Not Support
Software: Most product functions are usable with limited hearing. Exceptions include: As noted in 503.4.1 Caption Controls, the Media Browser panel does not provide controls to display captions.
Authored Content (Video): The product does not allow authors to create content which is functional for users with limited hearing. As noted in 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded), when the product converts an imported video file with embedded closed captions, such as MPEG4, it does not preserve the captions in output video files or sidecar files.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The product does not require the use of speech.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional for users without speech.
Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: Most product functions are usable with limited manipulation through a keyboard interface. The product provides keyboard access through a combination of standard keystrokes in the workspace and dialogs, alternative commands in the product main menus, and documented product-specific keystrokes. Exceptions include:
As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, tab lists do not receive keyboard focus in the Export Settings dialog. This prevents customization of video settings such as Effects, Audio, and Publish.
As noted in 2.4.7 Focus Visible, some elements have no visible indicator when they are focused, such as the selected row in tree grids, some icon buttons in the Media Browser panel, and the timeline slider in the Export Settings dialog.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional with limited manipulation.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The product is functional with limited reach and strength.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional with limited reach and strength.
Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: Users with cognitive disabilities have varying needs for features that allow them to adapt content and work with assistive technology or accessibility features of the platform. For example, the product provides labels and instructions for forms, and does not include time limits. Exceptions include:
As noted in 3.3.1 Error Identification, in some text input fields, the product automatically corrects invalid input without explanation.
As noted in 3.3.3 Error Suggestion, some error messages do not provide a suggestion for correction.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional for users with limited language, cognitive, or learning abilities.
Chapter 4: Hardware
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 5: Software
Notes:
502 Interoperability with Assistive Technology
The product allows assistive technology to modify most states and properties of controls. However, some controls do not receive keyboard focus, which prevents assistive technology users from modifying their states through a keyboard interface. Examples include:
Tab lists
Expand/collapse controls.
In Preferences, the Attempt to Force Hardware to Document Sample Rate and Enable Hardware Accelerated Decoding checkboxes.
As described in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, most hierarchy information is not provided to assistive technology, such as
Panel structures
Form field groups
The product does not expose most text content to assistive technology, such as:
Text values of form fields
Text displayed in dialogs
Tooltip text
AS described in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, most user interface components do not provide role information to assistive technology. Examples include:
Buttons Form controls
Trees and tree grids
Tab lists
As described in 2.1.1 Keyboard, the product allows assistive technology to perform most actions on objects through a keyboard interface, either directly or through equivalent facilitation. Exceptions include:
Tab lists
Expand/collapse controls
In the Media Browser panel, the function to play a video.
The display of tooltip text for controls.
503 Applications
503.1 General. Applications shall conform to 503.
The product’s main menus adapt to platform settings for contrast and font size. However, most product functions do not adapt to platform settings. Examples include:
The workspace and most dialogs do not respond to Windows High Contrast themes.
As noted in in 1.4.4 Resize Text, when a user enlarges text by lowering the display resolution, essential product controls are off-screen and cannot be reached by scrolling.
The product does not provide user controls for captions. Examples include:
Video playback in the Media Browser panel.
The product does not provide user controls for audio descriptions. Examples include:
Video playback in the Media Browser panel
504 Authoring Tools
504.1 General. Where an application is an authoring tool, the application shall conform to 504 to the extent that information required for accessibility is supported by the destination format.
In the Export Settings dialog, the product prompts authors to preserve captions. However, most conversion settings and authoring functions do not prompt authors to create content which conforms to WCAG 2.0 Levels A and AA. Examples include:
In audio conversion settings, the product does not prompt authors to preserve audio description tracks.
The Name Overlay and Timecode Overlay functions do not prompt users for minimum contrast or audio description of the added text.
Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services
Notes: Information regarding Support Documentation and Services is available in the Accessibility Conformance Report for the Adobe Help Center on the Adobe Accessibility Compliance website.
EN 301 549 Report
Notes:
Chapter 4: 4.2 Functional Performance Statements (FPS)
Notes: According to C.4 Functional Performance, this section is informative only.
Software: Does Not Support
Authored Content (Video): Does Not Support
Software: The product’s main menus are functional for users without vision. However, most user interface objects in the product are not announced in a screen reader. As noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, examples include:
Panel structures
Trees and tree grids
Tabs Forms Buttons
Text in dialogs
Authored Content (Video): The product does not allow authors to create content which is functional for users without vision. As noted in 1.2.5 Audio Description, when the product converts an imported video with a primary audio track and an audio description track, it saves only the first of the two audio tracks.
Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: When the user has chosen high contrast colors in Preferences > Appearance, most functions of the product are usable with limited vision. Exceptions include:
As noted in 1.4.1 Use of Color,
Some link text is distinguished from non-link text solely through a color difference.
Checkboxes, radio buttons, and some icon buttons convey their focused or unfocused state solely through a color difference. As noted in 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum), in workspace panels, a selected row with gray text has insufficient contrast. As noted in 1.4.4 Resize Text, most product functionality is unusable at 200% display scaling.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional for users with limited vision.
Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: Most functions of the product are usable without perception of color. As noted in 1.4.1 Use of Color, exceptions include:
Some link text is distinguished from non-link text solely through a color difference.
Checkboxes, radio buttons, and some icon buttons convey their focused or unfocused state solely through a color difference.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional for users without perception of color.
Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (Video): Does Not Support
Software: Most product functions are usable without hearing. Exceptions include:
As noted in 7.1.1 Captioning Playback, the Media Browser panel does not display captions.
Authored Content (Video): The product does not allow authors to create content which is functional for users without hearing.
As noted in 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded), when the product converts an imported video file with embedded closed captions, such as MPEG4, it does not preserve the captions in output video files or sidecar files.
Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (Video): Does Not Support
Software: Most product functions are usable with limited hearing. Exceptions include:
As noted in 7.1.1 Captioning Playback, the Media Browser panel does not display captions.
Authored Content (Video): The product does not allow authors to create content which is functional for users with limited hearing.
As noted in 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded), when the product converts an imported video file with embedded closed captions, such as MPEG4, it does not preserve the captions in output video files or sidecar files.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The product does not require the use of speech.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional for users without speech.
Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: Most product functions are usable with limited manipulation or strength through a keyboard interface. The product provides keyboard access through a combination of standard keystrokes in the workspace and dialogs, alternative commands in the product main menus, and documented product-specific keystrokes. Exceptions include:
As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, tab lists do not receive keyboard focus in the Export Settings dialog. This prevents customization of video settings such as Effects, Audio, and Publish.
As noted in 2.4.7 Focus Visible, some elements have no visible indicator when they are focused, such as the selected row in tree grids, some icon buttons in the Media Browser panel, and the timeline slider in the Export Settings dialog.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional with limited manipulation and strength.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The product is functional with limited reach.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional with limited reach.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The product does not contain flashing content.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which does not flash, or flashes within an acceptable threshold, in order to minimize the potential for triggering photosensitive seizures.
Software: Partially Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: Users with cognitive disabilities have varying needs for features that allow them to adapt content and work with assistive technology or accessibility features of the platform. For example, the product provides labels and instructions for forms, and does not include time limits. Exceptions include:
As noted in 3.3.1 Error Identification, in some text input fields, the product automatically corrects invalid input without explanation.
As noted in 3.3.3 Error Suggestion, some error messages do not provide a suggestion for correction.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which is functional for users with limited language, cognitive, and learning abilities.
Software: Supports
Authored Content (Video): Supports
Software: The product does not ask for legal, financial, or personal data.
Authored Content (Video): Authors can create content which does not ask for legal, financial, or personal data
Chapter 5: Generic Requirements
Notes:
Chapter 6: ICT with Two-Way Voice Communication
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 7: ICT with Video Capabilities
Notes:
Chapter 8: Hardware
Notes: Not applicable to this product.
Chapter 9: Web
Notes: See WCAG 2.0 section.
Chapter 10: Non-web Documents
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 11: Software
Notes:
As described in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, most hierarchy information is not provided to assistive technology, such as:
Panel structures
Form field groups
The product does not expose most text content to assistive technologies, such as:
Text values of form fields
Text displayed in dialogs
Tooltip text
As described in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, most user interface components do not provide role information to assistive technology. Examples include:
Buttons
Form controls
Trees and tree grids
Tab lists
As described in 2.1.1 Keyboard, the product allows assistive technologies to perform most actions on objects through a keyboard interface, either directly or through equivalent facilitation. Exceptions include:
Tab lists.
Expand/collapse controls.
In the Media Browser panel, the function to play a video.
The display of tooltip text for controls.
The product allows assistive technology to modify most states and properties of controls. However, some controls do not receive keyboard focus, which prevents assistive technology users from modifying their states through a keyboard interface. Examples include:
Tab lists.
Expand/collapse controls.
In Preferences, the Attempt to Force Hardware to Document Sample Rate and Enable Hardware Accelerated Decoding checkboxes.
The product’s main menus adapt to platform settings for contrast and font size. However, most product functions do not adapt to platform settings. Examples include:
The workspace and most dialogs do not respond to Windows High Contrast themes.
As noted in in 1.4.4 Resize Text, when a user enlarges text by lowering the display resolution, essential product controls are off-screen and can’t be reached by scrolling.
Chapter 12: Documentation and Support Services
Notes: Information regarding Support Documentation and Services is available in the Accessibility Conformance Report for the Adobe Help Center on the Adobe Accessibility Compliance website.
Chapter 13: ICT Providing Relay or Emergency Service Access
Notes: Not applicable
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