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Inspiring
Oct 14, 2025 2:01 PM UTC
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What happens to existing tags when a PDF is Auto-tagged

If a PDF is already tagged, what happens when it is run through the Auto-tag API?

 

  • Are they left unchanged, are they deleted and re-generated, or are they augmented?
  • Is there a best practice for deleting existing tags before using Auto-tag?

 

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    Joel Geraci
    Joel GeraciCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    Oct 14, 2025 3:11 PM UTC

    The tags get replaced. The only thing that gets retained is any alt-text from the original.

    We work under the fair assumption that most tagged PDF is poorly tagged or not tagged at all.

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    Joel Geraci
    Community Expert
    Joel GeraciCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    Oct 14, 2025 3:11 PM UTC

    The tags get replaced. The only thing that gets retained is any alt-text from the original.

    We work under the fair assumption that most tagged PDF is poorly tagged or not tagged at all.

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    Inspiring
    Oct 14, 2025 4:07 PM UTC

    Ok great, thanks for confirming.

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