What to know

  • TikTok now supports ALT text for photo posts, enhancing accessibility for users with visual and cognitive impairments.
  • Creators can add descriptive text to photos during upload or after publishing.
  • This feature joins TikTok's existing accessibility tools, like auto-generated captions and adjustable text size.
  • TikTok aligns with other major platforms that already offer ALT text support.

TikTok has introduced a new feature that allows you to add ALT text to your photo posts. This update is designed to make the platform more accessible for people with visual and cognitive impairments. By providing descriptive text, you help users who rely on screen readers understand the content of your photos through spoken descriptions.

You can add ALT text while uploading a photo or even after your post is live. This flexibility means you can update your descriptions at any time, making it easier to ensure your content is accessible to everyone.

With this move, TikTok joins other major social networks like Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Reddit, Mastodon, and Tumblr, all of which already support ALT text for images. The addition of ALT text complements TikTok’s existing accessibility features, such as auto-generated captions for videos and the ability to adjust text size throughout the app.

This update reflects a broader trend in social media toward greater inclusivity. As TikTok’s user base grows more diverse, these accessibility improvements help ensure that everyone can engage with content on the platform, regardless of their abilities.

By adding ALT text to your photos, you contribute to a more inclusive online environment, making TikTok a space where all users can participate and connect.

Via: TechCrunch