Image Alt Text Checker

Why Check Alt Text?

Alt text (alternative text) is essential for accessibility and SEO. It describes images to screen readers for visually impaired users and helps search engines understand image content. Missing or poor alt text can hurt both accessibility and SEO rankings.

Alt Text Best Practices

• Describe the image accurately and concisely
• Include relevant keywords naturally
• Keep alt text under 125 characters when possible
• Don't start with "image of" or "picture of"
• Use empty alt="" for decorative images

SEO Benefits

Images with proper alt text can rank in Google Image Search, improving your overall SEO visibility. Alt text also helps search engines understand context and relevance, potentially boosting page rankings. Always ensure every meaningful image has descriptive alt text.