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title: "What is Alt Text?"
url: https://fibr.ai/glossary/alt-text
description: "Alt text is a short written description of an image in HTML that improves accessibility for screen readers and supports SEO."
last_updated: 2026-05-05T11:55:54.684813+00:00
---
Alt text is a short written description that explains what an image shows. It is essential for screen readers, ensuring visually impaired users understand content, and it also helps search engines interpret images for indexing. Clear and concise alt text improves accessibility compliance and can increase organic visibility in image searches.

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