Accessible technical communication

Equation to Alt Text

Paste an equation copied from Word’s Equation Editor, or enter LaTeX, MathML, or linear notation. Review the generated description before using it.

Paste your equation

For the best result, copy the equation itself—not a screenshot.

Equation input

Input format

Equation preview

x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}

Review the description

Edit for meaning, context, and the level of detail your audience needs.

Alt text

Before you use it

Confirm fractions, exponents, subscripts, limits, and grouping.
Add the equation’s purpose when context matters.
Keep nearby visible text out of the alt text unless it is needed to understand the equation.

Privacy: conversion happens entirely in your browser. Your equation is not uploaded or stored. This rule-based tool does not use AI, so specialized notation may require editing.