GenAlt is a free Chrome add-on developed by Anish Lakkapragada. It falls under the category of Browsers and is specifically classified as an Add-ons & Tools program. GenAlt aims to provide alternate text for images, making them accessible to those who need it.

With GenAlt, users can easily obtain descriptive alternate text for images online. By simply right-clicking on an image and selecting "Get Alternate Text from GenAlt," users can retrieve a description of the image as its alternate text. This feature is especially beneficial for individuals who require alternate text to understand the content of images.

It is important to note that GenAlt does not read the generated text aloud. Instead, users can inspect the browser and search for the alternate text. This allows sighted individuals to view the generated text for an image.

GenAlt has received positive feedback from users. Accessibility Advocate and Twitch Streamer stated, "GenAlt has been very helpful for me to understand a photo... better than current tools!" Remi, a Sophomore in High School, mentioned, "GenAlt really helps me to describe pictures better than other apps on the internet!" Additionally, Aaron, a Freshman in College, expressed, "GenAlt is easy to use and helps make social media more accessible for me!"

Overall, GenAlt is a useful tool that provides AI-generated alternate text for images, enhancing accessibility for individuals who require it.