=== BT AI Alt Generator ===
Contributors:       btwebdesign
Donate link:        https://bt-ai.eu/
Tags:               ai alt text, ai generator, GPDR, alt text generator, DSGVO
Requires at least:  6.5
Tested up to:       6.9
Stable tag:         1.0.0
Requires PHP:       7.4
License:            GPLv2 or later
License URI:        https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

This lightweight plugin generates ALT text for images using AI hosted in the EU (GDPR compliant) and helps with SEO and accessibility.

== Description ==

This GDPR-compliant AI generator creates ALT attributes for your images in the media library, which are important for search engines, and helps to make your website more accessible.

Your images are processed exclusively on a server in the EU (Germany). The data is not used for training purposes.

**Custom prompt:** Tell the AI your important keywords in the prompt. Prompt length up tp 2.000 characters.

**Multilingual:** In the prompt, tell the AI which language you need the ALT text in. The AI model supports a wide range of European languages for prompt and text generation.

**Supported image formats:** jpeg, jpg, png, gif, webp, avif

**Get your free API-Key:** To provide you with the best professional-quality alt text, the plugin uses a powerful AI model. As this service charges a usage-based fee, various packages are offered in addition to the free version. [Get your free API-Key](https://bt-ai.eu/shop/)!

== Installation ==

= From your WordPress dashboard =

1. In your WordPress dashboard go to 'Plugins > Add Plugin'
2. Search for 'BT ALT Text Generator'
3. Click on **Install Now** button, then click on  **Activate**
4. Get your free API-Key at https://bt-ai.eu/
5. Go to 'Settings' > 'BT AI Alt Text' and paste your API-Key

Ready to start!

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

Further information: [How it works](https://bt-ai.eu/) for answers to most common questions.

== Screenshots ==

1. Example of ALT text generated with AI for a WordPress image
2. Plugin settings page with AI prompt and API-key
3. How it works (Plugin - API-Key - AI)

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial version.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0 =
No upgrade needed yet.

== External services ==

This plugin uses external services to generate alt text. Your API key, prompt, and image are first forwarded to the website https://bt-ai.eu.
After the API key has been successfully verified, your image and prompt are forwarded to the AI hosted on server in the EU.

Your data remains under your control and is not used for training purposes.

Since the AI is not accessed directly from your website, no information from your website is passed on to the AI Platform or the AI. After successfully calling up the AI, the generated data is returned to your website via https://bt-ai.eu.

BT-AI.eu: [Data Privacy Statement](https://bt-ai.eu/data-privacy-statement/), [Terms and Conditions](https://bt-ai.eu/terms-conditions/)
AI Platform: [Data Handling](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/ai/ai-model-hub/governance-and-compliance/data-handling)