How to Add Alt Text to Images on Threads App? 8 Simple Steps!

You all know Instagram Threads let you add images and videos as an attachment to the main post. Now you can also add a description (alt text) to the attached image to make it accessible to even more people. In this article will tell you how to add alt text to images on Threads apps in this article. So come along!

Like Twitter, Instagram Threads is a microblogging platform that lets you share textual posts and join the public conversation. But like any other microblogging site, it has a character limit up to which you can write a post. On Threads, you can add GIFs to the main thread apart from photos and videos to make it even more interesting.

So, without further ado, let’s jump into the article and learn how to add alt text to images on Threads app. Why wait, then? Let’s begin!

Can You Add Alt Text to Images on Threads App?

Yes, you can add alt text to images on the Threads app now. A new update of Threads has been released recently, which added four new features to the platform. And Add Custom Alt text is one of the features released under this update.

The other three features are:

1. Share Threads in Instagram DM
2. Sort the account you follow
3. See all threads you have liked.

How to Add Alt Text to Images on Threads App?

Here is your step-by-step guide on how to add alt text to images on Threads app. So follow the step stated below and add custom alt text to the image you have attached to your Threads post.

Step 1: Open the Threads app.

Step 2: Tap on the Write a New Thread icon (pencil icon) at the bottom center of the screen.

Step 3: Write what you want to talk about and then tap on the paper clip icon to attach a picture or video.

Step 4: You will be taken to your gallery. Select an image/video from the gallery.

Step 5: Tap on the Alt button on the selected image/video.

Note: If you don’t find the Alt button on the attached image/video, update your Threads app.

Step 6: Add an alt text description for the image/video attached for people with visual impairments.

Step 7: Tap on the Done button at the top right.

Step 8: At last, tap on the Post button at the bottom right.

And that is it. This is how you can add alt text to images on Thread app.

Wrapping Up

With this, I come to the end of this blog, and I hope you now know how to add alt text to images on Threads app. So follow the steps stated below and easily add custom alt text to images on Threads. And yeah, for any further queries related to Threads and its features, you can comment in the comments section below.

So, guys, that is it for today. Take care! And keep visiting our website, Path of EX, for more such queries related to Social media, Gaming, and Technology. Till then, Bye! Bye!

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