Description
Auto Image Alt Generator helps you keep your website accessible and SEO-friendly by automatically generating alt text for images when you upload them.
If you forget to add alt text manually, this plugin fills it in for you — using a readable version of the image filename.
Example:
blue-tshirt.jpg “Blue T Shirt”
Features
* Auto-generates alt text when uploading images
* Uses clean, readable text derived from the filename
* Improves accessibility and SEO without extra effort
* Lightweight — no settings or database bloat
* Compatible with the Classic Editor and Gutenberg
The plugin does not overwrite existing alt text, ensuring your manually written content remains untouched.
License
This plugin is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.
Credits
Developed by Ponsiva Pandian
Website: http://iamponsiva.rf.gd
Screenshots
Example of an uploaded image automatically filled with generated alt text. 
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/auto-image-alt-generator/directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress Plugins Add New screen. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress.
- Upload a new image to your Media Library — alt text will be automatically added if left empty.
FAQ
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Does this plugin replace my existing alt text?
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No. It only adds alt text when an image has none.
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What kind of text does it generate?
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It converts the image filename into human-readable text.
Example:my-product-photo.png“My Product Photo”. -
Does it work with all image formats?
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Yes, it supports JPG, JPEG, PNG, GIF, and WebP formats.
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Does it require any external services or APIs?
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No. Everything runs locally within WordPress.
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Contributors & Developers
“Auto Image Alt Generator” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.0
- Initial release — automatically generates alt text for uploaded images based on filenames.