Good Examples
- "Blue gradient hero banner with white headline text"
- "Woman holding stainless steel bottle in gym"
- "Dashboard line chart showing week-over-week growth"
Accessibility + SEO
Image Alt Text Generator Guide
Good alt text helps screen readers, improves accessibility compliance, and gives search engines clearer context for image meaning.
Simple template:
[Subject] + [Action/Context] + [Important visual detail]
Example: "Red running shoes on white background, side profile view"
Alt Text Decision Framework
| Image Type | What to Do | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Decorative background | Use empty alt | alt="" |
| Product photo | Describe item and key visual detail | "Matte black water bottle with screw cap" |
| Chart or infographic | Summarize key takeaway | "Line chart showing monthly traffic growth from Jan to Jun" |
| Functional icon/button | Describe action, not appearance | "Search" or "Open menu" |
How to Write Better Alt Text
Step 1
Define the image purpose on the page before writing anything.
Step 2
Describe what is visibly true, not generic keywords.
Step 3
Keep phrasing concise and natural (usually 8-20 words).
Step 4
Avoid duplicate alt text across different images on the same page.
Weak Examples
- "image"
- "best seo image best seo image"
- "photo1234"
Frequently Asked Questions
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Alt text helps search engines interpret image context and supports accessibility quality.
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Aim for concise clarity, typically a short phrase or sentence fragment.
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Informative images should. Decorative images should use empty alt attributes.
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Yes if natural, but avoid stuffing repetitive phrases that reduce accessibility quality.
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