

Flashing content can cause seizures, and many people are unaware they have this disorder until it strikes. Blinking and flashingĪnimated images often blink or flash, which presents a number of accessibility challenges. This is especially important if the image is editorially significant. Just like regular images, animated images must use equivalent text to convey information to non-sighted and visually impaired users. To make sure your animated images are safe and accessible for all, here's what you need to know. If they're not designed in an accessible way, GIFs can be distracting or could even cause seizures.

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But will a GIF or the full video player experience be best? The concept of movement and timing is difficult to explain using only text or static images, so it's worth considering animation. Imagine you're writing an article about the physics of a pendulum's swing. If you're opting to use animation, how do you choose between GIFs and embedded video?
