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A new AI tool for describing images for visually impaired people

AI-Powered Alt Text Generator for Visually Impaired Users and Content Creators

Introducing Alt Text Creator & Image Describer for VI Users, an innovative AI-powered tool designed to generate concise, clear, and contextually relevant alt text for images. This groundbreaking solution aims to enhance web accessibility for visually impaired users while also streamlining the process of creating informative alt text for content creators and developers.

Key Features for Visually Impaired Users

  • Provides detailed, accurate descriptions of images to convey essential information
  • Focuses on the most critical elements such as people, actions, colors, settings, and objects
  • Uses straightforward, clear language to ensure descriptions are easily understandable
  • Prioritizes information that conveys the main idea or message of the image
  • Ensures descriptions add unique value and understanding to the content

Benefits for Content Creators and Developers

  • Simplifies the process of generating informative, SEO-friendly alt text
  • Ensures compliance with web accessibility guidelines and best practices
  • Saves time and effort by automating the creation of alt text for large volumes of images
  • Improves the overall user experience for visually impaired visitors to your website
  • Helps boost your website's search engine visibility by providing relevant alt text

How It Works

  1. Upload your image to the Alt Text Creator & Image Describer tool
  2. The advanced AI analyzes the image, identifying key elements and context
  3. The tool generates a concise, descriptive alt text based on the image's content
  4. Review and approve the suggested alt text, or make any necessary adjustments
  5. Incorporate the optimized alt text into your website's HTML code

Putting it to the test:

A vase with white hydrangeas is placed on a stone hearth next to a fireplace with intricate carvings. In the background, there is a blue and white ceramic vase on a wooden cabinet and a television on a stand covered with a striped cloth. The room is softly lit by natural light.
I used this random and (quite poor - my camera on my phone isn't working well!) image on the Chat GPT website.

Response on the Chatpt 4o website: 

"What can I help you with regarding this photo? Would you like any edits, descriptions, or information about the contents?"

Me: "describe it"
ChatGPT
The image shows a cozy living room corner with a decorative fireplace. In front of the fireplace, there is a clear glass vase filled with white hydrangea flowers. The fireplace has an ornate, dark wood mantle with intricate carvings. To the right, there is a blue and white porcelain jar with a lid, sitting on a small table. A flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall in the background, next to the jar. The table under the TV is draped with a striped cloth. The overall atmosphere appears elegant and serene, with a mix of modern and classic decor elements.

The response is amazing but is very long and you need an additional prompt to get the description.

Using the New Alt Text Creator / Image Describer for VI users GPT

There is no need to prompt the AI to describe it, you just upload by clicking the paperclip icon and then the response is:

A vase with white hydrangeas is placed on a stone hearth next to a fireplace with intricate carvings. In the background, there is a blue and white ceramic vase on a wooden cabinet and a television on a stand covered with a striped cloth. The room is softly lit by natural light.

This is much more concise and in simpler sentences. It also cuts the superfluous "The image shows" which is unnecessary. This needs more testing by disabled and visually impaired people but I think it is better. I would love feedback.  

 

Currently it is only available to paying users of Chat GPT but I understand that they are currently opening it out to all free users to gpts in the next few weeks.

By leveraging the power of artificial intelligence, the Alt Text Creator & Image Describer empowers visually impaired users to better understand and engage with visual content across the web. Simultaneously, it enables content creators and developers to effortlessly create accessible, SEO-friendly websites that cater to a wider audience. Experience the future of web accessibility and inclusive design with Alt Text Creator & Image Describer for VI Users. Try it today and unlock a more inclusive online experience for everyone.
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