Image Alt Text Generator
Craft descriptive and effective alt text for accessibility and SEO.
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How to Generate Alt Text
- Upload an Image: Drag and drop an image file, or click the upload box to select one.
- Describe the Image: Answer the three guided questions about the image: the main subject, the action being performed, and the surrounding context.
- Get Instant Alt Text: As you type, the tool will automatically combine your answers into a well-structured alt text in the result box.
- Copy and Use: Click the "Copy" button to copy the generated alt text and paste it into your website's `alt` attribute for that image.
- Start Over: Click "Try Another Image" to reset the tool.
Why is Alt Text Important?
Alternative text (alt text) is a crucial part of web design for two main reasons: accessibility and SEO.
- Accessibility: Alt text provides a textual description of an image for visually impaired users who rely on screen readers. When a screen reader encounters an image, it reads the alt text aloud, allowing the user to understand the image's content and purpose.
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO): Search engines like Google cannot "see" images in the same way humans do. They rely on alt text to understand what an image is about. Well-written, descriptive alt text can help your images rank in image search results and contribute to your page's overall SEO performance.
Our tool guides you through the process of writing effective alt text by breaking it down into simple, descriptive components, ensuring you cover all the important details.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Should I start my alt text with "A picture of..."?
No, this is redundant. Screen readers already announce that the element is an image, so starting with "A picture of" or "An image of" just adds unnecessary noise. It's better to jump straight into the description.
How long should alt text be?
Alt text should be concise but descriptive. A good rule of thumb is to keep it under 125 characters. This is not a strict limit, but it ensures compatibility with most popular screen readers. Our tool helps you write effective descriptions without being overly wordy.
What about decorative images?
If an image is purely decorative and adds no informational value (e.g., a background pattern or a stylistic border), it should have an empty alt attribute: `alt=""`. This tells screen readers to ignore the image. Our tool is designed for descriptive images that convey information.