=== Alt Magic: AI Image Alt Text Generator for WP & Image Rename ===
Contributors: altmagic, advait95
Tags: ai alt text, image alt text, accessibility, image seo, bulk alt text
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 7.0
Stable tag: 1.7.7
Requires PHP: 7.0
License: GPL-2.0-or-later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

AI alt text generator for WordPress with free monthly credits, fast bulk generation for existing and new images, and optional AI image renaming.

== Description ==
Alt Magic is an AI alt text generator for WordPress that automatically creates SEO-friendly image alt text for newly uploaded images and existing media library images.

Start with 50 free monthly credits, then scale with fast bulk generation built for WooCommerce stores, publishers, agencies, and image-heavy WordPress sites.

Built for high-volume workflows, Alt Magic can process 10,000+ images per hour. It helps improve image accessibility, supports better image SEO, and makes alt text generation easier to manage across large media libraries.

Alt Magic also includes optional AI image renaming for teams that want cleaner, more descriptive filenames as part of their image optimization workflow.

== Why users choose Alt Magic ==
* Highly contextual and SEO-optimized
* 50 Free monthly alt text credits to get started easily
* Fast bulk alt text generation for existing and newly uploaded images
* Process 10,000+ images per hour on high-volume WordPress sites
* Affordable pricing at scale for stores, publishers, and agencies
* Active support with direct help for setup, troubleshooting, and custom guidance
* Built for WordPress and WooCommerce workflows
* Optional AI image renaming for better image organization

== Customer Reviews ==
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **Rated 4.8 stars on G2** - [Read reviews on G2](https://www.g2.com/products/alt-magic-ai-powered-alt-texts-at-scale/reviews)

== Watch Alt Magic Plug-in in Action: ==
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHqcZ2Egz4Y

== Built for scale and complete image SEO workflows ==

Many AI alt text plugins work well for smaller libraries, but become slower, more expensive, or harder to scale when you need bulk processing across a large number of images.

Some tools rely on external model limits or generic workflows that are not built for large WordPress media libraries. Others focus only on adding alt text in the media library and do not offer a broader image optimization workflow.

Alt Magic is built differently. It is designed for fast, stable, high-volume processing with better cost efficiency at scale.

With Alt Magic, you get:
* Faster bulk processing for large image libraries
* Better value on high-volume workloads
* Support for both existing images and new uploads
* AI image renaming for both existing images and new uploads
* A broader WordPress image SEO workflow from one plugin

This makes Alt Magic a strong fit for WooCommerce stores, publishers, agencies, directories, and other image-heavy websites.

== Features ==

**Automatic Alt Text Generation**  
Generate alt text automatically for newly uploaded images.

**Bulk Alt Text Generation**  
Create alt text for existing WordPress media library images in bulk with a single click.

**High-Speed Processing**  
Built for large sites and media libraries with processing speeds of 10,000+ images per hour.

**Free Monthly Credits**  
Start free every month with 50 credits and scale up only when you need more volume.

**WooCommerce Optimization**  
Generate better alt text for product images across WooCommerce stores and large catalogs.

**Context-Aware Generation**  
Create more relevant alt text based on image content and surrounding context.

**Additional Media Properties**  
Generate not only alt text, but also captions, titles, and descriptions where supported.

**Processed Images History**  
View, manage, edit, and regenerate previously processed images from one place.

**SEO Plugin Compatibility**  
Works smoothly with popular SEO plugins including Yoast, Rank Math, SEOPress, Squirrly SEO, and AIOSEO.

**Multilingual Support**  
Generate alt text in over 150 languages for multilingual websites and global stores.

**AI Image Renaming**  
Rename already uploaded images and automatically rename new uploads with descriptive, SEO-friendly filenames.

**Broad Format Support**  
Supports common image formats including JPG, JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP, AVIF, and SVG.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How does Alt Magic Pro generate alt text? =
Alt Magic Pro utilizes advanced AI models that analyze the content of images and the post content context to create descriptive and contextual alt texts.

= Can I edit the generated alt texts? =
Yes, all generated alt texts are editable. You can modify them as needed to better fit your content.

= Is it compatible with other plugins? =
Alt Magic Pro integrates smoothly with popular SEO plugins like Yoast, Rank Math, SEO Press, Squirrly SEO, and AISEO, enhancing your website's search engine optimization efforts.

= Does Alt Magic work with Brilliant Directories? =
Yes, Alt Magic can scan and generate alt text for Brilliant Directories pages. However, you'll need to manually upload the alt text to the BD images. A Chrome extension is planned to automate this process.

= Does Alt Magic have a web interface, or is it only available in WordPress? =
Alt Magic offers both a web app interface and WordPress plugin integration, giving you flexibility in how you use the tool.

= What languages does Alt Magic support? =
Alt Magic supports over 150 languages for alt text generation, making it perfect for multilingual websites and global e-commerce stores.

= Can I use Alt Magic for bulk processing? =
Yes, Alt Magic offers bulk alt text generation. You can process multiple images at once, and there's also CSV upload support for seamless batch processing of large image libraries.

= Is Alt Magic compatible with WooCommerce? =
Yes, Alt Magic has enhanced WooCommerce support with intelligent alt text generation that includes product names, features, and benefits, improving your product image SEO and discoverability.

= How does Alt Magic compare to AltText.ai? =
It is especially well suited for WooCommerce stores, publishers, agencies, and other sites with large media libraries that need better value at high volume. For a detailed feature and workflow comparison, see [Alt Magic vs AltText.ai](https://www.altmagic.pro/alternatives/alttext-ai).

= How does Alt Magic handle SEO optimization? =
Alt Magic automatically embeds relevant, high-impact SEO keywords into descriptions. It integrates with popular SEO plugins to create keyword-rich alt texts that boost your search rankings.

= Can I generate alt text for accessibility purposes rather than just SEO? =
Absolutely! Alt Magic is excellent for enhancing digital accessibility. It generates precise image descriptions that work perfectly with screen readers and assistive technologies, making your content accessible to all users.

= Does Alt Magic support context-aware alt text generation? =
Yes, Alt Magic is designed to generate contextually relevant alt texts based on the content and context of your images and surrounding text. Future updates will include enhanced context features for even more precise descriptions.

= How easy is the setup process? =
Alt Magic offers simple one-click installation through your WordPress dashboard with zero configuration required. It's truly "set it and forget it" functionality that works seamlessly with all major WordPress themes, page builders, and plugins.

= What image formats does Alt Magic support? =
Alt Magic supports all common image formats including JPG, JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP, AVIF, HEIC and SVG files. The plugin can process these formats to generate accurate alt text descriptions.

= Do I own the alt text I generate with Alt Magic? =
Yes, you completely own all the alt text content you generate using Alt Magic. The generated alt texts are your intellectual property and you can use, modify, or distribute them as needed for your websites and projects.

= Can I use Alt Magic with multiple sites? =
Yes, you can use Alt Magic on as many sites as you want - there's no limit! Whether you're managing one website or multiple client sites, Alt Magic works across all your WordPress installations without any restrictions.

= How does Alt Magic pricing work? =
Alt Magic offers flexible pricing. We have credit packs that never expire, which is useful if your image volume changes over time or comes in batches.
For larger workloads, Alt Magic also offers custom plans and pricing for high-volume use cases.

= Does Alt Magic include free monthly credits? =
Yes. Alt Magic includes 50 free credits every month, which you can use for both alt text generation and AI image renaming. These free credits automatically refresh on the 1st of each month.


== Screenshots ==
1. Manual alt text generation from the media library with optional title, caption, and description updates
2. AI settings with 150+ language support for generated alt text
3. Bulk alt text generation with smart image categorization and detailed image controls
4. High-speed bulk alt text generation with progress tracking
5. Automatic alt text generation and image renaming on new uploads
6. AI image renaming with smart filename categorization
7. Alt text verbosity controls and custom prompt tuning

== Service Information ==

Alt Magic is a service-based plugin that provides AI-powered alt text generation and image renaming services. The plugin requires an active internet connection and an Alt Magic account with API credentials to function.

**Service Provider:**
This plugin connects to Alt Magic's cloud-based AI service to process images and generate alt texts and image filenames. The plugin does not perform AI processing locally.

**Remote Servers Called:**
The plugin makes API calls to the following service endpoints:
- Service Base URL: https://api.altmagic.pro
- `/image-name-generator-wp` - For AI-powered image filename generation
- `/combined-generator-wp` - For combined alt text and image name generation
- `/user-details` - For fetching user account information and credit balance
- `/wp-plugin-events/wp-plugin-events` - For plugin usage analytics and events

**Account Requirements:**
An Alt Magic account and API key are required to use this plugin. Users must:
1. Sign up for an account at https://www.altmagic.pro
2. Obtain an API key from their Alt Magic dashboard
3. Enter the API key in the plugin settings

**Data Transmission:**
The plugin sends image data (image files or URLs) to the Alt Magic service for AI analysis and processing. This data is used solely to generate alt text descriptions and image filenames. The plugin also transmits basic plugin usage events for service improvement.

**Privacy and Terms:**
For detailed information about data handling, privacy practices, and terms of service, please refer to:
- [Service Link](https://www.altmagic.pro)
- [Terms of Use](https://www.altmagic.pro/terms-of-service)
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.altmagic.pro/privacy-policy)


== Changelog ==
= 1.7.7 =
* Improved bad filename detection for image renaming
* Reduced false positives for descriptive image names

= 1.7.6 =
* Added image rename improvements
* Updated to WordPress 7.0 compatibility

= 1.7.5 =
* Better WPML alt text generation experience
* Smoother bulk image handling on larger sites
* Cleaner and more polished plugin experience

= 1.7.4 =
* Improved WPML alt text generation reliability
* Refined the plugin experience with cleaner onboarding and UI improvements

= 1.7.3 =
* WPML is now supported for multi-lingual auto alt text generation
* WPML is now supported for multi-lingual bulk alt text generation

= 1.7.2 =
* Updated plugin branding with UX enhancements

= 1.7.1 =
* Ux enhancement with small bug fixes

= 1.6.3 =
* Bug fix for bulk processing timeout

= 1.6.2 =
* Added all images tab to alt text generation page
* Added filter to image renaming page
* Fixed caption and description bulk alt generation bug

= 1.6.1 =
* Auto detection of firewalls
* Small UI fixes

= 1.5.3 =
* New signup flow
* Fixed an auto image renaming bug
* Small UI fixes

= 1.5.2 =
* Fixed a bug in verbosity selection settings
* Multi selection using Shift key in the bulk alt text generation
* Small UI fixes

= 1.5.1 =
* Fixed security issues
* Improved DB calls for processing speed 

= 1.5.0 =
* Made compatible with more themes
* Fixed the key verification bug

= 1.4.9 =
* Fixed critical bug for Kadence theme and blocks

= 1.4.8 =
* Fixed critical bug that were causing "Cookies were blocked due to unexpected output" error

= 1.4.7 =
* Added custom ChatGPT prompt layer for advanced alt text generation control
* Added language selection for image renaming feature

= 0.4.6 =
* Minor UI improvements and bug fixes
* Updated WordPress compatibility to 6.8.3 latest

= 0.4.5 =
* Added AI-powered image renaming during image upload
* Added AI-powered image renaming for already uploaded images
* Added manual image renaming option
* Upgraded image vision models for better accuracy
* Added clear log option for better debugging
* Multiple small bug fixes and performance improvements

= 0.4.4 =
* Improved ui elements and modal designs

= 0.4.3 =
* Fixed bug for sites with WordPress installed inside a subfolder

= 0.4.2 =
* Fixed bug for .local sites 

= 0.4.1 =
* Fixed bug in bulk alt text generation language handling

= 0.4.0 =
* Fixed critical bug in bulk alt text generation that was causing errors in some sites

= 0.3.2 =
* Faster bulk alt text generation with user-configurable speed settings
* Enhanced bulk processing with selective image selection capabilities
* Added optimization feature for images with existing alt text

= 0.3.1 =
* Added a new "Style & Level of Detail" setting, allowing users to choose between "Elaborated," "Standard," and "Concise" alt text generation styles for more granular control over verbosity.

= 0.2.9 =
* Bug fixes and performance improvements
* Updated WordPress compatibility to 6.8.1

= 0.2.2 =
* Initial release with core features including auto-generation of alt texts, bulk generation, and Yoast SEO integration.

= 0.2.3 =
* Added language support for alt text generation.
* Added eCommerce optimized alt text generation.

= 0.2.4 =
* Added support for WordPress 6.7.1

= 0.2.5 =
* Added integration with Squirrly SEO for keyword-rich alt texts.
* Added integration with SEO Press for keyword-rich alt texts.
* Added integration with Rank Math SEO for keyword-rich alt texts.
* Added integration with AISEO plugin for keyword-rich alt texts.

= 0.2.6 =
* Bug fixes

= 0.2.7 =
* Added Processed Images feature to view history of all images processed by Alt Magic
* Improved alt text column in media library for better visibility and management
* Fixed issue with quotes in alt text display
* Enhanced user interface with visual feedback when generating alt text

= 0.2.8 =
* Added site-wide language selection feature, allowing each site to have its own preferred language for alt text generation
* Bug fixes

== Upgrade Notice ==
= 1.7.7 =
* Improved image renaming filename detection and reduced false positives.

= 1.7.6 =
* Added image rename improvements and updated to WordPress 7.0 compatibility.

= 1.7.5 =
* Better WPML handling, smoother bulk image tools, and a more polished overall experience.

= 1.7.4 =
* Better WPML alt text generation and a smoother plugin experience.

= 1.7.3 =
* WPML is now supported for multi-lingual auto alt text generation
* WPML is now supported for multi-lingual bulk alt text generation

= 1.7.2 =
* Updated plugin branding with UX enhancements

= 1.7.1 =
* Ux enhancement with small bug fixes

= 1.6.3 =
* Fixed bug for timeout during bulk processing. Process will not stop due to some image failures.  

= 1.6.2 =
* Added all images tab to alt text generation page, filter on image renaming page, and fixed caption/description not being updated during bulk alt text generation when flags are enabled.

= 1.6.1 =
* Alt Magic can now auto detect if the site is using firewall and generate alt text for it

= 1.5.3 =
* Fixed an image renaming bug and added new signup flow. Update recommended for all users.

= 1.5.2 =
* This version fixes verbosity selection settings bug, adds shift-click multi-selection for bulk operations, and includes various UI improvements. Update recommended for all users.

= 1.5.1 =
* This version includes important security improvements and image processing speed 

= 1.5.0 =
* Improved compatibility with more WordPress themes and fixed API key verification issues. Update recommended for all users.

= 1.4.9 =
* CRITICAL UPDATE: Fixes critical bug for Kadence theme and blocks

= 1.4.8 =
* CRITICAL UPDATE: Fixes "Cookies were blocked" error that prevented some users from logging into WordPress admin.

= 1.4.7 =
* This version introduces custom ChatGPT prompt layer for advanced alt text generation control and language selection for image renaming. Update recommended for all users.

= 0.4.6 =
* Minor UI improvements and bug fixes. Update recommended for all users.

= 0.4.5 =
* This version introduces AI-powered image renaming features for both new uploads and existing images, upgraded vision models, and improved debugging capabilities. Update recommended for all users.

= 0.4.4 =
* This version introduces improved user experience elements. Update recommended for all users.

= 0.4.3 =
* Fixed bug for sites with WordPress installed inside a subfolder. Update recommended for all users.

= 0.4.2 =
* Fixed bug for .local sites. Update recommended for all users.

= 0.4.1 =
* This version fixes a bug in bulk alt text generation language handling. Update recommended for all users.

= 0.4.0 =
* This version fixes a critical bug in bulk alt text generation. If you were experiencing issues with bulk processing, this update is highly recommended.

= 0.3.2 =
* This version introduces faster bulk processing with configurable speed settings and selective image selection. Users can now choose which images to process and optimize existing alt text for better results.

= 0.3.1 =
* This version introduces a new "Style & Level of Detail" setting. After upgrading, you can configure this in the AI Settings page to control the verbosity of your generated alt texts.

= 0.2.9 =
* Bug fixes and performance improvements
* Updated WordPress compatibility to 6.8.1

= 0.2.8 =
* Added site-wide language selection feature, allowing each site to have its own preferred language for alt text generation
* Bug fixes

= 0.2.7 =
* Added Processed Images feature to view and edit historical processed images
* Improved media library with alt text column and visual enhancements
* Fixed various display issues with special characters in alt text
