Show HN: Check if your website's images have alt text

13 points · allenz_cheung · 6 days ago

I want to share something cool that we’ve been working on. If you’ve ever wondered whether your website images have alt text or if you're struggling to keep track of all your images for accessibility, we’ve got just the thing.

We created an Image Alt Text Checker that quickly scans your website and tells you if any images are missing alt text. It’s super easy to use—just drop your website URL, and the tool does the rest. In seconds, you get a report showing which images need alt text, so you can fix them up in no time.

We built this tool with accessibility in mind. It’s not just about SEO (though it definitely helps with that too!); it’s about making your site more user-friendly for people who rely on screen readers. And let’s face it, who doesn’t want a more inclusive website, right?

It’s 100% free, and honestly, it saves so much time compared to checking each image manually. Anyone else here focusing on website accessibility? Would love to hear your thoughts or any tools you’ve been using to make your site more inclusive!

_bin_ · 5 days ago

could y'all look at using gpt4o to auto-generate alt text? i figure it'd be good enough, satisfy reg requirements, and save a lot of time and hassle.

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jackhalford · 5 days ago

Reminder that sometimes empty alt text is _more_ accessible, in particular for images that have no bearing on the main subject of the page