Make Your Images Accessible
Generate accessibility-compliant alt text, figure descriptions, and transcribed text using educational accessibility standards.
How to Use
Upload Your Image
Select or drag and drop any chart, diagram, or image that needs accessibility descriptions.
Add Context (Optional)
Describe how the image relates to your curriculum or learning objectives for more accurate results.
Generate Descriptions
Our AI analyzes your image and creates institutional-standard accessibility content instantly.
Copy & Use
Receive alt text, figure descriptions, long descriptions, and transcribed text ready for immediate use.
Get Started
Upload an image and get instant accessibility descriptions generated by our AI bot.
Latest generation model with superior reasoning and image analysis capabilities for the most accurate accessibility descriptions.
Educational Accessibility Best Practices
This AI-powered tool is designed to help educators and content creators generate accessible image descriptions for digital learning materials. It follows established educational accessibility standards and proven best practices.
🎯 Education-Focused
Generates descriptions tailored to educational accessibility standards
📝 Four Content Types
Alt text, figure descriptions, long descriptions, and transcribed text
📖 Educational Focus
Prioritizes learning objectives and pedagogical value
♿ Institutional Standards
Follows established accessibility and style guidelines
Alt Text Standards
- 120 characters maximum for optimal screen reader use
- Use active voice and present tense
- Spell out units in full (e.g., "milligrams per liter")
- Use "to" for ranges (e.g., "5 to 10" not "5-10")
- Focus on educational content and key data points
Figure Descriptions
- Lead with the "so what?" - Begin with the main finding or biological significance
- Use Kroodsma-style structure - Start with interpretation, then supporting details
- Make it educational - Focus on what students should learn from the visual data
- Stand-alone content - Descriptions should be meaningful without reading full text
- Include quantitative results - Add specific data points when they support the main message
- Connect to learning objectives - Link visual patterns to course concepts and curriculum goals
- Avoid generic language - Skip phrases like "shows" or "depicts" without specific detail
Long Descriptions
- Always begin: "This image is a [type] showing..."
- Emphasize educational takeaway and relationships
- Use plain language and short clauses
- Include quantitative data when relevant for learning
- Never restate paragraph text or captions
Transcribed Text
- Preserve all visible text exactly as shown
- Include axis labels, legends, titles, and data values
- List frequency distribution bins with exact ranges
- Maintain logical reading order
- Note "No text visible in image" when applicable
Contact & Contribute
This tool is open source and hosted on GitHub. We welcome contributions and feedback!