Why Instagram Alt Text Matters [Explained]

Alt text on Instagram is the description that identifies the content of an image and allows screen readers to describe your photos to blind or visually impaired users. Hootsuite contributor Hannah Macready has published an article explaining the usefulness of Instagram Alt text. Macready says, “Instagram alt text is important because it improves accessibility on the platform. Instagram users with visual impairments or other disabilities may use screen readers that read aloud text descriptions of on-screen images. Providing alt text for Instagram posts ensures that your content is accessible... [...]