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WCAG · Level AA

WCAG 1.2.5 – Audio Description (Prerecorded)

Prerecorded video includes audio description for visual content not in the main audio track.

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At a glance

Impact level Medium
Topics
Audio description Video Time-based media
Who this affects
Blind users Screen reader users Users with low vision

Why this matters

Audio description ensures blind and low-vision users get key visual information.

Implementation Guide