HTML Image Description Extension (longdesc) is a W3C Recommendation
The HTML5 Image Description Extension (longdesc
) was published today as a Recommendation by the HTML Working Group, with the approval of the Protocols and Formats Working Group. This extension for HTML5 adds a longdesc
attribute that is used to provide links to detailed descriptions of images, and is part of W3C's work to ensure that the Open Web Platform is accessible to people with disabilities. Learn more about the HTML Activity and the WAI Technical Activity.