Success criterion 1.4.5 · Level AA

Images of Text

Success criterion 1.4.5 · Level AA

If the same visual presentation can be made using text alone, an image is not used to present that text.

Principle 1: Perceivable · Guideline 1.4: Distinguishable

What each role can do

Product manager: Avoid using images for text unless absolutely necessary.
Designer: If text must be part of an image, make sure it has high contrast and is legible.
Developer: Use CSS and web fonts to style text, avoiding the need for text within images.
Tester: Check for the presence of images used as text and verify if they are compliant with guidelines.

“You just saved me from squinting at grainy images. Text has never looked so good!”