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Free Alt Text Generator
An alt text generator turns image context into concise accessibility text for screen readers and search engines. Describe the image, choose the page purpose, add optional SEO keywords, and get short, useful alt text options you can copy into your CMS.
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Image context
Generate alt text from a plain-language image description.
Output
Example output
Concise
Editorial image of editor reviewing a dashboard of curated industry
SEO-aware
Editorial image of editor reviewing a dashboard of curated industry news stories, three article cards, topic filters, and a digest schedule panel,
Detailed
Editorial image of editor reviewing a dashboard of curated industry news stories, three article cards, topic filters, and a digest schedule panel, with visible text: "Weekly member briefing", supporting the article about AI-curated association
Accessibility checks
- Informative image: use descriptive alt text because the image adds meaning to the page.
- Length check: the recommended option is within the common 125-character screen reader guideline.
- SEO check: keywords were used only as context. Remove any keyword that does not describe the image.
- Visible text check: image text was included because screen readers cannot reliably read text embedded in images.
Decorative image guidance
Use alt="" only if this image is purely decorative and repeats nearby text.
How to write better alt text
1. Describe the image
Enter the main subject, the visible details, and any text that appears in the image.
2. Set the page purpose
Choose whether the image supports an article, product page, social post, newsletter, documentation page, or decorative layout.
3. Add optional SEO context
Include one or two target keywords only when they naturally describe the image and page topic.
4. Copy the best option
Review concise, SEO-aware, and detailed versions, then copy the one that best matches the image purpose.
Alt text FAQ
What is alt text?+
Alt text is a short text alternative that describes an image for people using screen readers and for cases where the image does not load. Good alt text explains the image's useful content in the context of the page, not every visual detail.
How long should alt text be?+
Most alt text should be under about 125 characters. That length is concise enough for screen readers while still leaving room to describe the subject, action, and page-relevant detail.
Should alt text include SEO keywords?+
Only include a keyword when it naturally describes the image. Keyword stuffing makes alt text worse for accessibility and can make the page look spammy. Accessibility should come first.
When should an image have empty alt text?+
Use empty alt text for decorative images that add no meaning, such as background patterns, divider graphics, or repeated icons next to visible labels. Informative images should have descriptive alt text.
Can this tool generate alt text from an uploaded image?+
No. This tool does not upload or inspect image files. It uses the image description and page context you enter, so nothing leaves your browser and you stay in control of the final wording.
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