WCAG 1.4.5
Level AA
Perceivable
1.4.5 Images of Text
Real text is used instead of images of text, except for logos or where essential.
What 1.4.5 Images of Text means
Text stays crisp when zoomed and can be read by assistive tech.
How to test
Look for text rendered as images (banners, buttons, headings).
How to meet it
Render text with HTML/CSS instead of baking it into images; reserve images of text for logos.
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Official reference: Understanding 1.4.5 Images of Text (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)
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded)
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
1.4.10 Reflow
1.4.11 Non-text Contrast
1.4.12 Text Spacing
1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus