# WCAG 2.2 – 1.4.5 Images of Text

- Level: AA
- Principle: 1 Perceivable
- Guideline: 1.4 Distinguishable
- Introduced in: WCAG 2.0

## What the rule requires

Text is real text, not a picture of text. Real text can be enlarged, recoloured and read aloud. Logos are exempt.

## How to get it right

Build headings and banners with HTML and CSS instead of graphics with baked-in text.

## Who benefits

- People with low vision
- People with cognitive disabilities

## Sources

- [This rule on wcag.dehl.net](https://wcag.dehl.net/en/wcag/1-4-5/)
- [Official W3C explanation](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Understanding/images-of-text)
- [Techniques (WCAG Quick Reference)](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/quickref/#images-of-text)

_Plain-language explanation. Only the original W3C text is normative._