How do I add an image to an item in RSS 2.0?

Question

Is there a way to send only an Image with a link and some alt text for each item in an RSS feed?

I looked at the enclosure tag but this is only for videos

Answer 1

The enclosure element can be used to transmit pictures. The RSS 2.0 spec is quite clear about that, saying that the type is a MIME type. It does not say it is restricted to audio or video.

Here's an example: a set of photo feeds from Agence France Presse