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AI Alt Text Generator

Upload an image and get accessibility-compliant alt text. EU Accessibility Act ready. Images stay on your device.

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How to use it

1

Upload an image

Upload an image in JPG, PNG, WebP, or SVG format.

2

Add context

Optionally describe where the image is used for more targeted alt text.

3

Generate alt text

Click "Generate Alt Text" and the AI analyzes the image locally on your computer.

4

Copy and use

Copy the generated alt text and paste it into your HTML, CMS, or content management system.

When to use AI Alt Text Generator

You have a product catalog with 200 images and every one needs a descriptive alt attribute before the EU Accessibility Act deadline. Or you inherited a CMS full of img tags with empty alt fields and no one knows what half the images depict. Upload the image and the vision model reads it directly — no description needed from you — and returns WCAG-compliant alt text you can actually ship. Decorative images get flagged for empty alt attributes. Informational images get concise, context-aware descriptions. The model runs on your computer, so product photos and proprietary design assets don't pass through any external service. Copy the output, paste it into your HTML or CMS, and move to the next image.

  • Write alt text for an Etsy product catalog before an accessibility audit
  • Fix empty alt attributes in a legacy CMS during a compliance pass
  • Generate WCAG-compliant descriptions for a designer's handoff assets

About this tool

Writing alt text for a product catalog, an accessibility audit, or an EU Accessibility Act compliance pass? Upload any image and get WCAG-compliant descriptions you'd actually want to ship — not generic filler like "an image of a person." The model suggests context-aware phrasing: decorative images get empty alt attributes flagged, informational images get concise descriptions. Useful for Etsy sellers captioning a batch of product photos, devs reviewing a legacy CMS, or designers handing off accessible assets. Your images never leave this browser tab — the model runs locally, not on a server.

Tips

  • Add context about where the image is used (e.g., product page, blog post) for more relevant alt text.
  • The "standard" option (under 125 characters) is best for most use cases.
  • For decorative images that don't convey information, use empty alt text (alt="") instead.
  • Always review AI-generated alt text — it's a strong starting point but may miss nuances.

Frequently asked

What is alt text and why does it matter?
Alt text (alternative text) describes images for screen readers used by visually impaired users. It's required by the EU Accessibility Act (June 2025) and improves SEO.
Is this compliant with WCAG and EAA standards?
The AI generates descriptive alt text following WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines. Always review the output — AI suggestions are a starting point, not a final answer.
Is this AI alt text generator private? Do you upload my images?
No uploads — ever. A local vision model analyzes your image in this browser tab — the pixel data stays on your machine and is never transmitted to OpenAI, Anthropic, or any other service.