Pictures, videos, animations, audio files, and other multimedia elements can all be used to give richness and depth to our visitors' experiences. However, these elements cannot be enjoyed fully by many visitors without text alternatives.
Standards
- Add alt text to images.
- Add closed caption options to videos.
- Save pdfs in accessible formats.
- Offer transcripts of audio files.
Talk to us about other media types.
Why?
- Required by law.
- Text files improve search results.
- Makes the media accessible and available to everyone.
