Auto Alt Text vs W3A11Y Artisan

This plugin implements the automatic creation of alt text for images uploaded to the media library. The alt text is generated at the time of uploading the image and it is also possible to generate the alt text for images already present in the media library. To generate the alt text, you can choose to use the artificial intelligence of OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini or Azure, or decide if you simply want to copy the title of the article where the image is uploaded or the name of the image. Clearly, using artificial intelligence will allow for a more accurate and useful alt texts. Features This plugin allows you to generate alt texts in the following ways: – using Openai APIs (the most recently released models and any other compatible model available on your account) – using Anthropic Claude API – using Google Gemini API – using Azure APIs for computational vision; – recovering the title of the image – recovering the title of the article in which the image is uploaded It can also fill in, on the fly, the missing alt texts of the images already published in your content, using the alt text stored in the media library. Getting Started After installing the plugin, click on the ‘Auto Alt Text’ menu item. Choice of Generation Method Select the Generation Method you prefer OpenAI’s APIs In your OpenAI account, retrieve the following data to enter on the options page: – API Key Once the API Key is saved, the list of the models available on your account is retrieved directly from OpenAI, so you can always choose among the up-to-date models. If the model you selected is retired by OpenAI, a notice is displayed in the administration area and the least expensive available model is used as a fallback until you choose a new one. Choose the model you want to use for generating the alt text. Enter a prompt for generating the alt text according to your needs. Claude Anthropic’s APIs In your Anthropic account, retrieve the following data to enter on the options page: – API Key Choose the model you want to use for generating the alt text. Enter a prompt for generating the alt text according to your needs. Google Gemini’s APIs In your Google AI Studio account, retrieve the following data to enter on the options page: – API Key Once the API Key is saved, the list of the models available on your account is retrieved directly from Google, so you can always choose among the up-to-date models. If the model you selected is retired by Google, a notice is displayed in the administration area and the least expensive available model is used as a fallback until you choose a new one. Choose the model you want to use for generating the alt text. Enter a prompt for generating the alt text according to your needs. Azure’s APIs On your Azure account, create a Computer Vision instance and retrieve the following data to enter on the options page: – Computer Vision API Key – Computer Vision Endpoint If you want to generate an alt text in English, save the options without filling in any other fields. If you want to generate an alt text in a different language, on your Azure account, create a Translator instance and retrieve the following data to enter on the options page: – Translator Instance API Key – Translator Instance Endpoint – Translator Instance Region After entering this data, save the options. Select the desired language and save the options again. Title of the article For this generation method, there are no options to set as the alt text will be generated by copying the title of the article in which the image is uploaded. In case the article is not uploaded as an attachment of an article, the “Title of the attachment” method will be used as a fallback. Title of the attachment For this generation method, there are no options to set as the alt text will be generated by copying the title of the image. Functioning Once the plugin is configured, each time an image is uploaded to the media library, an alt text will be automatically set based on the selected generation method. For images already in the media library, you can create bulk alt texts. Open the Media Library in the “list” view, select the images for which to generate the alt text, and choose the “Generate alt text” bulk action. (Depending on the number of images chosen and their weight, this may take some time.) You can also generate the alt text of a single image directly from the media library. Open the Media Library in “grid” mode, choose the image for which to generate the alt text, and click the “Generate alt text” button. In no time the alt text field will be overwritten by the generated description. Automatic alt text rendering in content Images that were inserted in your posts and pages before the alt text was generated keep the empty alt attribute saved in the content, even after the media library has been filled. By enabling the “Automatically render alt text in content” option, when a page is displayed the plugin looks at every image of the content and, for those without an alt text, it writes the alt text stored in the media library (when available). Images that already have an alt text are never touched, and your saved content is not modified in any way: the alt text is only added to the rendered HTML. The option is disabled by default and it is independent of the chosen generation method. Developers can also control this behaviour with two filters: aatxt_content_alt_text_enabled to skip the processing for a specific request, and aatxt_content_image_alt_text to filter the alt text before it is written into the image tag. WP-CLI If you prefer generating alt text in batch (e.g., to avoid processing in the Media Library UI), you can use WP-CLI. This is the recommended way to work on a large media library: the bulk action of the Media Library runs inside a single web request, so depending on your server settings (PHP max_execution_time, PHP-FPM request_terminate_timeout, web server or proxy timeouts) it can be interrupted before all the selected images have been processed. WP-CLI is not affected by those limits, shows a progress bar and can be resumed with --offset. Generate alt text for a list of attachment IDs: wp auto-alt-text generate --ids=123,456,789 Process all image attachments in batches: wp auto-alt-text generate --all --limit=200 --offset=0 wp auto-alt-text generate --all --limit=200 --offset=200 Dry run (no metadata updates): wp auto-alt-text generate --ids=123,456 --dry-run Force overwrite of existing alt text (even if “Keep existing alt text” is enabled): wp auto-alt-text generate --all --limit=200 --offset=0 --force Notice: If you choose one of the methods that involves the use of external APIs, the upload times for images in the media library might increase because it requires sending a request to the APIs, waiting for the external server to process, and waiting for a response. Logging If the generation of the alt text via AI is set, in case of errors, to avoid blocking the editorial work, the image is loaded anyway but without the alt text being compiled. When a call to the OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini or Azure API fails, a record containing the error message is saved in a custom database table. In this case, the cause of the error can be seen on the Auto Alt Text -> Error log page. External Services This plugin uses the following external services alternatively: OpenAI Selecting the generation method “OpenAI’s APIs” will use the API services of OpenAI. This plugin does not collect any information from your OpenAI account. The data transmitted to OpenAI mainly consists of the image files uploaded to your website and the specified prompt. For accurate information on privacy and conditions of use, please consult the privacy policy and terms and conditions directly on the official website. It is also advisable to check the costs and usage statistics of the API service on the OpenAI website. Anthropic Claude Selecting the generation method “Anthropic’s APIs” will use the API services of Anthropic. This plugin does not collect any information from your Anthropic Claude account. The data transmitted to Anthropic Claude mainly consists of the image files uploaded to your website and the specified prompt. For accurate information on privacy and conditions of use, please consult the privacy policy, terms and conditions for consumers and terms and conditions for commercial directly on the official website. It is also advisable to check the costs and usage statistics of the API service on the Anthropic website. Google Gemini Selecting the generation method “Google Gemini’s APIs” will use the API services of Google Gemini. This plugin does not collect any information from your Google account. The data transmitted to Google mainly consists of the image files uploaded to your website and the specified prompt. For accurate information on privacy and conditions of use, please consult the privacy policy and terms of service directly on the official website. It is also advisable to check the costs and usage statistics of the API service on the Google AI website. Azure Selecting the “Azure’s APIs” generation method will use the API services of Microsoft Azure. This plugin does not collect any information from your Azure account. The data transmitted to Azure consists mainly of image files uploaded to your website. For accurate information on privacy and conditions of use, please directly consult the privacy policy and terms and conditions on the official website. It is also advisable to check the costs and usage statistics of the API service on the Microsoft Azure’s website. Encryption Constants We strongly recommend defining the new plugin-specific constants in your wp-config.php: define( 'AATXT_ENCRYPTION_KEY', 'a_random_string_of_at_least_64_characters' ); define( 'AATXT_ENCRYPTION_SALT', 'another_random_string_of_at_least_64_characters' ); You will find these two define(…) lines already generated for you on the Auto Alt Text » Options page – simply copy & paste them before the /* That's all, stop editing! Happy publishing. */ line in your wp-config.php. If you choose not to add them, the plugin will continue to work normally, but it will fall back to using your WordPress LOGGED_IN_KEY / LOGGED_IN_SALT, which may break if those salts are ever changed. Disclaimer Auto Alt Text is a plugin that helps users automatically generate Alt Texts of their images using AI services such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT or Microsoft Azure. Users need their own API key and must follow the rules set by the AI service they choose. By using Auto Alt Text, users agree to watch and manage AI-made content and address any issues or misuse. AI Engine developer and related parties are not responsible for any problems or losses caused by the use of the plugin or AI-generated content. Credits A big thank you to everyone who has improved this plugin with a pull request: joshuafredrickson – native WP-CLI support for batch alt text generation, and the Media Library bulk action redirect fix that preserves pagination and filters The full list is available on the contributors page. Contributions are welcome: feel free to open an issue or a pull request on GitHub.

Transform Your WordPress Media Management with AI-Powered Image Generation and Alt Text W3A11Y Artisan brings cutting-edge AI image generation, editing, and intelligent alt text generation capabilities directly into your WordPress Media Library. Create stunning, professional images from simple text descriptions, edit existing images with natural language prompts, and automatically generate accessible, SEO-optimized alt text for all your images. ✨ Key Features ♿ AI-Powered Alt Text Generation * Automatic alt text on upload: Enable one-click setting to generate alt text for all new images automatically * One-click generation: Generate descriptive alt text for any image in your Media Library instantly * Bulk processing: Generate alt text for multiple images at once with our dedicated Bulk Alt Text page * Contextual and accurate: AI analyzes images to create meaningful, accessible descriptions * Customizable output: Choose from detailed, concise, or functional alt text styles * Multi-language support: Generate alt text in 100+ languages * SEO-optimized: Improve search engine rankings with quality image descriptions * Accessibility compliance: Meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards automatically * Custom instructions: Add specific guidelines for your brand or content needs 🎨 AI Image Generation * Generate high-quality images from text descriptions along with your voice input * Multiple resolution options: 1K (1024px), 2K (2048px), and 4K (4096px) for optimal quality * Variety of aspect ratios: square (1:1), portrait (2:3), landscape (3:2), classic portrait (3:4), classic landscape (4:3), social portrait (4:5), social landscape (5:4), mobile portrait (9:16), widescreen (16:9) and ultra-wide (21:9) – each with resolution-specific dimensions * Real-time Google Search grounding: Generate images with accurate, current information pulled from live web searches * Variety of styles: photorealistic, illustrations, artistic, minimalist, product and logo * Professional results in seconds * Direct integration with WordPress Media Library 🖼️ Intelligent Image Editing * Edit existing images using simple text prompts * Upload up to 13 reference images for guided generation and style matching * Advanced AI-powered modifications * Non-destructive editing workflow * Maintain original image quality 🎯 Smart AI Inspiration * Get AI-powered creative suggestions based on your content * Contextual recommendations for better results * Overcome creative blocks with intelligent prompts * Learn from successful image generation patterns ⚡ Seamless WordPress Integration * Works directly in Media Library * Easy access from WordPress Block Editor * Professional modal interface * Secure API key management 🔧 Professional Tools * Undo/redo, Before/After and Zoom in/out functionality * Intelligent background removal * Multi-language support * Generation history tracking * Batch processing capabilities * Save to multiple image formats (JPG, PNG, WebP) 🚀 How It Works For Image Generation: 1. Setup: Add your W3A11Y API key in plugin settings 2. Generate: Click “Generate Image With W3A11Y Artisan” in Media Library or editor 3. Describe: Text description of what you want via text or voice input 4. Create: AI generates your image in seconds with various settings 5. Edit: Use prompts to modify your generated images or existing ones 6. Save: Images save directly to your Media Library with optimization and conversion options For Alt Text Generation: 1. Setup: Add your W3A11Y API key and optionally enable auto-generation in plugin settings 2. Single Image: Click “Generate Alt Text” button on any image in Media Library 3. Bulk Generation: Use the Bulk Alt Text page to generate for multiple images at once 4. Automatic: Enable auto-generation to create alt text for all new uploads automatically 5. Customize: Adjust language, style, and length preferences in settings 6. Done: Alt text is instantly applied to your images 💡 Perfect For Accessibility Advocates: Ensure all images meet WCAG compliance with AI-generated alt text SEO Professionals: Improve image search rankings with optimized alt text Content Creators: Generate unique images AND alt text for blog posts and articles Ecommerce: Create product images with descriptive alt text for better accessibility and SEO Marketers: Create eye-catching visuals with SEO-friendly descriptions Designers: Rapidly prototype and iterate on visual concepts with automatic accessibility Small Business: Professional images and accessibility without expensive software Agencies: Streamline client deliverables with AI efficiency and built-in accessibility 🏆 Why Choose W3A11Y Artisan? Industry-Leading AI: Powered by advanced machine learning models for both images and alt text WordPress Native: Built specifically for WordPress workflows User-Friendly: No technical knowledge required Time-Saving: Generate professional images AND alt text in seconds Cost-Effective: Reduce reliance on stock photos, designers, and manual alt text writing Accessibility First: Built with web accessibility best practices – automatic WCAG compliance SEO Boost: Quality alt text improves image search rankings and overall SEO Bulk Processing: Generate alt text for hundreds of images at once Multi-Language: Support for 100+ languages for global accessibility 📈 Boost Your Productivity Transform hours of image searching, editing, and alt text writing into seconds of AI-powered creation. Whether you’re building a blog, e-commerce site, or business website, W3A11Y Artisan helps you create professional visual content that engages your audience while ensuring full accessibility compliance. No more manually writing alt text for hundreds of images – let AI do it perfectly in seconds. 🔐 Security & Privacy Secure API communication with encryption No images stored on external servers after processing WordPress security best practices Regular security updates and monitoring 💰 Flexible Pricing 🎁 Start FREE with 40 credits! Experience the full power of AI-driven creativity at no cost. Ultra-Affordable Pricing: * ✨ Alt Text Generation: Just 1-2 credits per image (Standard formats: 1 credit; Enhanced formats: 2 credits) * 🎨 Image Generation (upto 4k): Only 10 credits for 1k-2k resolution images and 18 credits for 4k resolution images Get Your API Key | View Pricing | Documentation Additional Info System Requirements WordPress 5.0 or higher PHP 7.4 or higher Modern web browser with JavaScript enabled Active internet connection for AI processing W3A11Y account with API access Browser Support Chrome 70+ Firefox 65+ Safari 12+ Edge 79+ Performance Notes Image generation and editing typically takes 10-25 seconds No impact on site loading speed Optimized for mobile and desktop use Developer Information Built by the W3A11Y with focus on: * WordPress coding standards compliance * Accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA) * Performance optimization * Security best practices * Extensibility for developers Support & Resources Documentation: W3A11y.com/docs Support Forum: WordPress.org Plugin Support Privacy & Data Handling This plugin connects to W3A11Y services to provide AI image and alttext generation. Please review our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service for details on data handling and processing.