Instagram

Image Posts

Instagram creates auto-generated Alt text over every picture you post. However, the automatically generated text often bears little resemblance to the actual image, meaning not all of your users can experience your photos as you intended. You can replace this text to provide a better description of the uploaded photo.

Editing Alt text before posting:

1. After selecting a photo, tap Advanced Settings at the bottom of the screen.
2. Tap Write Alt Text.
3. Write your Alt text in the box and tap Done for iPhone users or the checkmark for Android.

Changing the Alt text after posting:

1. Go to the photo and tap the three dots icon.
2. Tap Edit.
3. Tap Accessibility.
4. Write the Alt text in the box and tap Done for iPhone or the checkmark for Android. ​

Video and Instagram Reels Posts

Instagram uses speech recognition technology to automatically create captions for your video or reel posts. Viewers can adjust their settings to include captions, but you can also share videos with captions or edit the automatic captions with a few simple steps.

Manage captions from a post for Android:

1. Tap the caption at the bottom of the video or reel.
2. Tap or next to Captions to turn them on or off.

Manage captions from a post for iPhone:

1. Tap at the bottom of the video or reel.
2. Tap Manage Captions then tap or next to Captions to turn them on or off.

Manage captions for your settings:

1. Tap or your profile picture in the bottom right corner to go to your profile.
2. Tap in the top right corner.
3. Tap Settings.
4. Tap Account, then tap Captions.
5. Tap or next to Captions to turn them on or off.

Captions will appear even if your device volume is on.

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Visit Instagram's accessibility webpage to learn more.