Client Success Story

Converting Complex, Multi-Format Content into Universally Accessible ePub3

75-100k

Pages/Month

95%+

First-pass Acceptance Rate

Service

  • ePub3 Conversion (AA Compliance)

Platform

  • Apple Books
  • Kindle
  • Google Play Books
  • Adobe Digital Editions
THE CLIENT

A Multinational Educational and Trade Publishing Group

This international publishing conglomerate is well-established across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. Their extensive catalog encompasses four core divisions – academic publishing (scholarly research, professional reference materials), educational resources (textbooks, interactive learning platforms), children's literature (illustrated picture books, young adult fiction), and trade publishing (mainstream fiction, non-fiction, specialty interest titles).

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

ePub3 Conversion Service with Accessibility Compliance at a Large Scale

The client required ePub3 conversion with international accessibility standards compliance of 75,000 to 100,000 pages per month across their four publishing divisions. Beyond format conversion, they required outputs with seamless functionality across e-readers, tablets, mobile devices, and assistive technologies, while preserving the unique design integrity of each content type.

PROJECT CHALLENGES

High-Volume, Multi-Format Digital Conversion

  • High-Volume Production Demands

    Processing 75,000 to 100,000 pages monthly while maintaining strict quality standards and meeting aggressive publication deadlines across multiple international markets.

  • Content Complexity Management

    Handling diverse formats including multimedia-rich educational materials, complex academic publications with mathematical formulas, intricately illustrated children's books, and reflowable trade titles—each requiring specialized conversion approaches.

  • Multi-platform Compatibility

    Ensuring proper functionality across major e-reading platforms (Apple Books, Google Play Books, Kindle) and maintaining optimal user experience on tablets, smartphones, and assistive technologies.

  • Evolving Compliance Standards

    Adapting to frequent updates in international ePub3 accessibility guidelines while supporting multilingual content across diverse global markets.

OUR SOLUTION

Unified ePub3 Conversion Ecosystem for Diverse Content Types

We engineered a specialized production ecosystem that transformed the inherent challenges of enterprise-scale ePub3 conversion into streamlined, quality-driven outcomes. Our approach addressed the unique requirements of each content division while maintaining unified standards across the client's entire catalog.

1

Semantic Structuring with Accessibility Built In

We applied HTML5-based structuring to provide every file with a logical reading order and ensure that each title is machine-readable, accessible, and consistent across formats.

  • WCAG-Compliant Navigation Landmarks: Enabled screen readers to correctly identify headings, tables, and multimedia elements, ensuring smooth navigation for users with visual impairments.
  • Hierarchical Heading Structures: Applied consistent heading levels (H1–H6 equivalents) to create a predictable reading order across long-form books.
  • Accessible Multimedia Integration: Added support for embedded audio and video with synchronized playback and captioning to make interactive content accessible for all readers.
2

Multi-Format ePub3 Conversion

Different types of content demanded different treatments. Academic titles were produced in reflowable layouts for flexible reading. Illustrated and children’s books were developed in fixed layouts to preserve design integrity. Educational resources with interactive features were built into media-rich ePub3 formats. Every output was tested for performance across major platforms, including Apple Books, Google Play Books, Kindle, Adobe Digital Editions, and browser-based applications.

3

ePub3 Accessibility and Compliance at Scale

Our accessibility-first ePub3 conversion approach - embedding accessibility features directly into every ePub3 file – ensured usability across diverse reader groups and assistive technologies. This included:

  • Multilingual Support: Ensuring accurate rendering of non-Latin scripts, right-to-left languages, and multilingual metadata for global audiences.
  • Responsive Reading: Adding font-resizing, reflowable layouts, and dynamic text scaling to adapt seamlessly to different devices and user preferences.
  • Visual Accessibility: Optimizing high-contrast modes, alt-text for images, and accessible color schemes to support readers with visual impairments.
  • Standards Alignment: Validating against WCAG 2.2 (Level AA), EPUB Accessibility 1.1, and other international benchmarks to guarantee compliance across regions.
4

Human-in-the-Loop Quality Assurance

A multi-layered QA framework (using automation for data and design validation, followed by specialist review to catch any errors that the automated tool missed) was implemented to manage outcome quality:

  • Automated validation with industry-standard tools, such as FlightCrew, Pagina ePub Checker, and EPUB Validator.
  • Schema and package integrity checks to ensure manifest accuracy, correct metadata, and complete asset linking.
  • Manual review by accessibility and design specialists to validate alt-text accuracy, navigation flow, table rendering, and interactive elements.
5

Scalable Resource Management

To manage volumes of 75,000–100,000 pages per month, we assigned a dedicated pool of 30–40 ePub3 specialists and also trained them to handle the client’s particular content types. During peak publishing cycles, we scaled resources seamlessly to absorb surges without affecting delivery timelines. This flexible model ensured:

  • On-time, high-quality conversions across both regular and peak demand periods.
  • Predictable turnaround times for every project.

Project Outcomes

75,000–100,000 Pages Converted Monthly

Consistent throughput across academic, educational, children’s literature, and trade categories.

Met International ePublishing Accessibility Standards

Validated against WCAG 2.2 AA, EPUB Accessibility 1.1, and other regional compliances.

95%+ First-pass Acceptance Rate

Reduced rework and sped up release cycles for the client.

We’ve worked with SunTec for years now, and what we value most is their dependability. They’ve scaled with us and sped up our release cycles, without ever compromising on quality.

- VP, Digital Publishing

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Ready to Scale Your ePublishing Operations?

Turn complex, high-volume publishing demands into accessible, future-ready eBooks with SunTec India’s ePub3 conversion services. Our specialists deliver standards-compliant, multi-format outputs—validated against WCAG AA and EPUB Accessibility guidelines—so you can expand reach, ensure compliance, and meet deadlines with confidence.