WCAG · Level A

WCAG 1.2.3 – Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded)

Important visual information in prerecorded video is available via audio description or a text alternative.

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

Blind users need descriptions of actions, scenes, and visual context that are not spoken.