Oct
14

Prepare Images for Accessibility

Make visual content easier to understand with clear contrast, meaningful descriptions, and text alternatives for essential information.

Accessibility is not only about adding alt text. A chart should have its key findings available in nearby text, and instructions should not rely on color alone. Small labels and low contrast can make a useful image difficult for many readers to interpret.

How to approach it

Use readable type sizes, sufficient contrast, and concise descriptions. If the image contains important data, provide the data or summary in text as well. Avoid embedding long passages of essential instructions only inside a picture, because that text may not resize or work with assistive technology.

Checks before you share

Keep an untouched source file, inspect the exported copy at full size, and confirm that the result suits its intended use. If the image contains private information, check the entire frame and its metadata before publishing.

Frequently asked question

Is alt text enough for a complex chart?

Usually not; include a concise takeaway and make detailed data available in text or a table.

For a practical next step, try the Image Resizer. You can also use the Image Compressor for a related image task.

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