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Improve image accessibility on Twitter/X. Make your content inclusive and reach a wider audience.
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How to Make Images Accessible for Twitter
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Twitter/X might have started as a text-centric platform, but it is becoming increasingly visual with embedded images and link preview thumbnails. However, this change comes with accessibility challenges for visually impaired users. These users have to rely on text-to-voice readers and text-to-voice services.
If you are not making accessible images for Twitter/X, these users may miss out on a large part of your intended messaging. Learn how to make images accessible to meet them partway and help them understand your tweet, story, observation, or message. Plus, posting inclusive and accessible content can also boost your brand image.
In this article, we’ll dive into what makes images accessible, how to make images accessible, and how you can turn on image descriptions.
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What are Accessible Images?
Image accessibility is all about creating images that provide an inclusive experience for all your audience members. Regardless of their physical or cognitive abilities, certain images may cause a disruptive experience for some users. Images that are accessible can improve the experience of everyone on the platform and adds to their enjoyment of your content.
Why Is It Important to Use Accessible Images on Twitter?
Before we talk about how to make images accessible, let’s take a minute to talk about why it is important to do so. Without accessible images, you may miss out on reaching many Twitter/X users. If your goal is to increase the reach of your tweets, your content needs to be accessible enough for people to engage with it.
For personal brands, it is particularly important to deliver an inclusive experience for those with disabilities. When you post image descriptions for the visually impaired, you showcase that you care about everyone in your audience. It can help you build trust and attract loyal followers who truly appreciate your efforts to promote accessibility.
How to Make Images Accessible on Twitter?
When you post images on Twitter/X, you’ll have the option to post an image description so visually impaired people can understand what the image is about. Based on image accessibility standards, image descriptions should be descriptive and concise. Here’s how to post image descriptions.
Turning on Twitter Descriptions
- Click Settings and Support on your menu.
- Click Settings and Privacy.
- Click Accessibility, display, and languages.
- Click Accessibility.
- Enable “Receive image description reminder.”
Adding Descriptions on Your Photos
- Compose your tweet.
- Attach an image to your tweet.
- Click “Add description.”
- Type a description for your image and click “Save.”
If you have more than one image, follow the steps listed above for each image in your tweet.
Bonus Tip: Use High Contrast Images
Other than image descriptions, you can do several other things to make images accessible. Visually impaired people often have difficulties interpreting images due to the contrast in images.
If you are using visuals on Twitter, high-contrast images are a good way to make it easier for them to understand the image. This is particularly important when you have text overlaid on graphics. High contrast makes it easier for users to understand the text and decipher your images.
Twitter/X has in-built settings to make your images high-contrast. Here’s how you can find it:
- Click Settings and Support on your menu.
- Click Settings and Privacy.
- Click Accessibility, display, and languages.
- Click Accessibility.
- Enable “Increase color contrast.”
It takes less than a minute to write an image description whenever you post it on Twitter/X. It doesn’t have to be perfect, but you need to start somewhere. Implementing accessibility best practices can help you reach a wider audience, build trust, and show your audience that you’re willing to go the extra mile to make them feel welcome.
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