How to get voice descriptions of images using TalkBack in Android 15

This section explains how to use TalkBack to describe images in Android 15. This is a step-by-step guide with pictures of the screens to help.  

1. Open the Settings  and select Accessibility. Scroll down to the Screen Reader section and select TalkBack.

2. Make sure the switch for Use TalkBack is turned on, then select Settings.

3. Scroll down to the Controls section, and select Image and icon descriptions.

4. Tap Automatic image descriptions, then select All images to have all images described to you, or Unlabelled images only if you only want images without a label to be described.

5. You can also turn on detailed image descriptions to get more information when you focus on an image. Tap the switch next to Detailed image descriptions, then select Turn on.

6. Now, when you’re using Talkback to use an app or browse the Web, focusing on an image will start the image description feature, giving you information on what it shows, even when there’s no label or alternative text attached.

Note: We have written these instructions for devices running the standard version of the Android operating system. You may find some minor presentation differences if the manufacturer has customised the theme.