[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #55535: Pre-populate Image Alt Text field with IPTC Photo Metadata Standard Alt Text

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#55535: Pre-populate Image Alt Text field with IPTC Photo Metadata Standard Alt
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 Reporter:  eatingrules    |      Owner:  (none)
     Type:  enhancement    |     Status:  new
 Priority:  normal         |  Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Media          |    Version:
 Severity:  minor          |   Keywords:  needs-patch
  Focuses:  accessibility  |
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 The IPTC Photo Metadata Standard includes the ability to embed Alt Text
 with a photo.

 Seems like it would be helpful if WordPress would check for this data when
 an image is uploaded, and, if it exists, pre-populate the Alt Text field
 with it.

 I could see this being especially useful for site owners who purchase
 stock photography; if the alt text is embedded with those images, it would
 save the site owner time, and it would also help ensure that an Alt Text
 itself is added -- and is an accurate description of the image (assuming
 the photographer or stock photo site actually enters a good description!).

 http://www.iptc.org/std/photometadata/specification/IPTC-PhotoMetadata
 #alt-text-accessibility

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