Is a title attribute still required for imagery?

1. Do images need title attribute?
2. Is title attribute necessary?
3. Do screen readers use title attribute?
4. What is the purpose of using title attribute in an image tag?

Do images need title attribute?

Image title text is an attribute used to provide additional information about the image. That being said, the image title is not used for search ranking, so it is not quite as important to optimize for.

Is title attribute necessary?

Short answer: Don't use them, except in special circumstances. HTML title attributes are often perceived as an accessibility (and SEO) bonus, but the opposite is true. For screen reader users the content included inside of the title attribute is typically unnecessary, redundant, and possibly not even used.

Do screen readers use title attribute?

The title attribute can be spoken by screen readers or displayed as a tool tip for people using screen magnifiers. There must be visual information on the page which allows sighted users to understand the purpose of the form controls and user agents.

What is the purpose of using title attribute in an image tag?

The title attribute on an <img> tag adds a tooltip with title text to the image. Hovering the mouse over the image will display the tooltip.