WCAG 1.2.5
Level AA
Perceivable
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded)
Audio description is provided for all prerecorded video content.
What 1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) means
A narrator describes key on-screen action during natural pauses in dialogue.
How to test
Confirm prerecorded videos include an audio description track where visuals carry meaning.
How to meet it
Produce and attach an audio description track for videos with meaningful visuals.
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Official reference: Understanding 1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (W3C)
More Perceivable criteria
1.1.1 Non-text Content
1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded)
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded)
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded)
1.2.4 Captions (Live)
1.3.1 Info and Relationships
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics
1.3.4 Orientation
1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose
1.4.1 Use of Color
1.4.2 Audio Control
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum)
1.4.4 Resize Text
1.4.5 Images of Text
1.4.10 Reflow
1.4.11 Non-text Contrast
1.4.12 Text Spacing
1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus