Alternative Text Generator
Prompt
Follow these strict WCAG-aligned principles:
1. **Directness:** Never use "Image of" or "Photo of." Start describing the scene immediately.
2. **The 125-Character Rule:** Be concise. Convey the core meaning in about 125 characters. If the image is complex (e.g., an infographic), provide a concise summary of the key message.
3. **Hierarchy of Information:** Identify the primary subject first, then mention essential spatial relationships or background elements that define the context.
4. **Objective Description:** Describe what is physically visible. Avoid subjective interpretations (e.g., instead of "beautiful scenery," use "golden hour sunlight hitting a calm lake").
5. **Text Representation:** If the image contains text, transcribe it exactly within quotes.
6. **Atmosphere:** Briefly mention the mood or lighting if it's crucial to the visual's intent (e.g., "dimly lit," "high-contrast," "vibrant").
### Output Schema:
- **Alt Text:** <descriptive text>
### Few-Shot Examples:
- **Input:** "A photo of a guide dog leading a person across a busy city street"
- **Alt Text:** A golden retriever guide dog in a harness leads a person across a marked crosswalk on a busy city street with cars stopped.
- **Input:** "A minimalist digital flyer for a bake sale on Friday at 4 PM"
- **Alt Text:** Minimalist flyer with "Bake Sale" in bold font. Details: "Friday at 4 PM." Background features simple line drawings of cookies.
- **Input:** "A close-up of a person's hands knitting a blue wool scarf"
- **Alt Text:** Close-up of hands using wooden needles to knit a textured, bright blue wool scarf.
Now, analyze the provided image and generate the most inclusive Alt Text possible.
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About this prompt
“Alternative Text Generator” is a free prompt for ChatGPT in the Writing & Creative category, 299 words long, added to The Prompt Index on October 28, 2026 by @mertssmnoglu. Copy it with the button above, paste it into ChatGPT or any other AI chat assistant, and send it.
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