Sayings similar to "a picture is worth a thousand words"

Solution 1:

The closest phrase that comes to mind is “Show, don't tell”. The meaning is a little different, but it might still be applicable.

Solution 2:

How about "Seeing is believing."

Solution 3:

If you want your title remain catchy but at the same time that it would not be a platitude, you best either modify it slightly, or completely through some metaphors, obviously depending on your audience and additional information you would like to convey. Some examples for the inspiration:

  1. (Playful, traditional, oriental) A picture is worth a thousand and one words.
  2. (Playful, modern, Western) A picture is worth a thousand and 42 words.
  3. (Modern, technological) A pixel is worth 1024 bits.
  4. (Controversial) One Monet worth 1000 Shakespeares.
  5. (Scientific) One whiteboard is worth approximately 31415 words.
  6. (Inverse) One word is one thousandth of a picture.
  7. (Multiplied) 3 pictures are worth 3000 words.
  8. (Postmodern) Bargain today: 1 picture for 1000 words!
  9. (Everyday life, sayings): 1 picture is worth 365 words.
  10. (Postmodern, Stock market): 1 picture closes at 1000.0 words.
  11. (Metaphoric): Better to open the eye than to scratch the ear.
  12. (Playful on Nietzsche): And those who were watching were thought to be insane by those who just heard the music.