TikTok has introduced a new feature that makes its app more friendly for everyone, especially for people who have difficulty seeing or understanding visual content. The platform now supports “ALT text” for photo posts, a big step toward improving accessibility. With this update, creators can now write short descriptions for their photos. These descriptions help people using screen readers to hear what’s in the image. This means users with visual or cognitive impairments can enjoy TikTok photo posts more easily.
According to TikTok’s email to TechCrunch, creators can add “ALT text” while uploading their post or even after it’s published. So, if you forget during posting, you can still go back and add it later. With this feature, TikTok joins other major social media apps like Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Reddit, Mastodon, and Tumblr, all of which already support “ALT text.” This new option joins TikTok’s growing set of accessibility tools, which already include “auto-generated captions” for videos and the ability to change the “text size” inside the app.
In short, TikTok ensures more people can enjoy the app, no matter how they interact with content. This move shows that the platform wants to be inclusive and user-friendly for everyone.
How to Add ALT Text on TikTok
TikTok allows creators to add ALT text in two ways:
- During Upload: When posting a photo, simply tap the ALT text option and describe the image.
- After Posting: You can edit your post later to add or change the ALT text.
This flexibility ensures that creators won’t miss the opportunity to make their content more accessible, even if they forget during the upload process.
A Smart Move for Creators
ALT text isn’t just helpful, it’s also a smart strategy for creators. By using ALT text:
- Your content becomes accessible to more people.
- You show that you care about inclusivity.
- You may improve the visibility of your content in search results.
Creating content that everyone can enjoy is not only thoughtful, it’s effective.
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