This is practical accessibility guidance for first-pass triage. It is not legal advice, a formal audit, WCAG certification, or a conformance guarantee.

What this means

The alt text appears to be a file name or asset label.

Why it matters

File names rarely explain the image purpose to users.

How to fix it

  • Replace file names with human-readable descriptions.
  • Describe the useful information or function of the image.
  • For linked images, describe the destination or action.
  • If the image is decorative, use alt="" instead.

What automated checks can detect

A checker can flag common filename patterns in alt text.

What still needs manual review

Confirm the replacement text is useful in the sentence or component where the image appears. Do not simply convert the file name into title case.

Automation cannot write accurate replacement text.

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