TikTok Adds ALT Text Support for Photo Posts to Make Content More Accessible

Lindsey Gamble

TikTok now allows creators to add alternative (ALT) text to photo posts, making the platform more accessible. Here's how it works:

• Creators can write descriptive text that enables screen readers to describe the visual content aloud to users with visual or cognitive impairments.

• ALT text can be added during upload or edited anytime after publishing.

Why It Matters: This long-overdue feature, already standard on most major platforms, is the latest way TikTok is trying to make the platform more accessible. It improves the experience for blind and low-vision users who rely on screen readers to navigate content.