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AI Featured Image Generator lets you create AI-powered featured images right from the WordPress editor. Hit “Generate Featured Image” on any post, and the plugin uses OpenAI (or Google Gemini for Pro users) to generate a unique image based on your post title, chosen style, and an optional custom prompt. You can also choose whether to allow text on the generated image or keep it text-free.
Every generated image automatically gets alt text set in the WordPress media library — improving SEO and accessibility without any extra work. You can configure the alt text source (post title, prompt, or a custom template with placeholders like <code>{title}</code>, <code>{style}</code>, and <code>{site_name}</code>), or turn it off entirely from the General settings tab.
Free users get a Bulk Generate tab to create featured images for up to 5 posts per batch (50 images lifetime). Pro users unlock unlimited bulk generation, advanced filters, Gemini support, and an AI Image Generator block for adding inline images directly inside the Gutenberg editor. Everything is managed from one settings hub.
<h4>Video Walkthrough</h4>
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<h4>Free Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>OpenAI Integration: Generate images using OpenAI’s image generation API</li>
<li>Multiple AI Models (OpenAI): Choose from ChatGPT Image Latest (auto-updated), GPT Image 1.5, GPT Image 1 (Standard), and GPT Image 1 Mini (budget-friendly)</li>
<li>Custom Prompts: Fine-tune results with your own prompt input</li>
<li>13 Style Presets: Common (None, Realistic, Artistic, Cartoon, Minimalist) and Creative (Sketch, Watercolor, 3D Render, Pixel Art, Cyberpunk, Fantasy, Anime, Technicolor)</li>
<li>3 Image Sizes (OpenAI): Square (1024×1024), Portrait (1024×1536), and Landscape (1536×1024)</li>
<li>Output Formats (OpenAI): WebP (default), PNG, or JPEG</li>
<li>Quality Control (OpenAI): Set default image quality from 1 to 100</li>
<li>Text Control: Allow or disallow text, captions, or words in generated images</li>
<li>Auto Alt Text: Automatically sets alt text on all AI-generated images for better SEO and accessibility. Choose from post title, generation prompt, or a custom template with <code>{title}</code>, <code>{prompt}</code>, <code>{style}</code>, and <code>{site_name}</code> placeholders. Option to preserve manually edited alt text when regenerating images</li>
<li>SEO-Friendly Filenames: Images use your post title for better organization and SEO</li>
<li>Bulk Generate (Limited): Up to 5 posts per batch, 50 images lifetime, filtered by post status</li>
<li>Multisite Support: Fully compatible with WordPress multisite</li>
</ul>
<h4>Pro Features 🚀</h4>
<ul>
<li>Google Gemini Support: Google Gemini Support: Access Google’s AI image generation with multiple models: Nano Banana (Gemini 2.5 Flash), Nano Banana 2 Preview (Gemini 3.1 Flash, higher resolutions), and Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro, premium quality)</li>
<li>Bulk Generate (Unlimited): Generate for hundreds of posts at once with filters for post type, status, date range, and thumbnail status. Select individual posts or all, with real-time progress tracking</li>
<li>Gutenberg Block: Add AI-generated inline images anywhere in your content using the AI Image Generator block</li>
<li>Custom Post Types: Enable image generation for any custom post type, not just posts and pages</li>
<li>10 Aspect Ratios (Gemini): 1:1, 2:3, 3:2, 3:4, 4:3, 4:5, 5:4, 9:16, 16:9, 21:9</li>
<li>Higher Resolutions (Gemini): Up to 4K with supported Gemini models</li>
<li>Custom Styles: Create named styles with custom prompt descriptions that appear in all style dropdowns</li>
<li>Inline Image Settings: Dedicated tab for configuring defaults for inline images</li>
</ul>
Want to unlock Google Gemini AI, unlimited bulk generation, inline image generation and more? <a href="https://checkout.freemius.com/plugin/22299/plan/37317/licenses/1/" rel="nofollow ugc">Upgrade to Pro here</a>.
<h4>Requirements</h4>
<ul>
<li>WordPress 5.8 or higher</li>
<li>PHP 7.4 or higher</li>
<li>OpenAI API key (Pro users can also use Google Gemini API key)</li>
</ul>
<h3>External Services</h3>
This plugin connects to external AI services to generate AI-powered images for your WordPress posts and pages. The free version uses OpenAI for featured image generation, while Pro users can also choose Google Gemini as their provider and generate both featured images and inline images using the Gutenberg block editor.
OpenAI Service (Free & Pro)
When using OpenAI as your provider: 
– Your post title and content are sent to OpenAI’s API when you generate a featured image 
– When generating inline images (Pro), your custom prompt is sent to the API 
– Any custom prompt you provide is sent to the API 
– Your OpenAI API key is used for authentication with each request 
– Image generation requests are sent to OpenAI’s servers when you click the “Generate Featured Image” button or generate inline images using the Gutenberg block
Service Provider: OpenAI 
– <a href="https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use" rel="nofollow ugc">Terms of Service</a> 
– <a href="https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy" rel="nofollow ugc">Privacy Policy</a> 
– <a href="https://platform.openai.com/docs" rel="nofollow ugc">API Documentation</a>
Google Gemini Service (Pro only)
When using Google Gemini as your provider: 
– Your post title and content are sent to Google’s Gemini API when you generate a featured image 
– When generating inline images, your custom prompt is sent to the API 
– Any custom prompt you provide is sent to the API 
– Your Google Gemini API key is used for authentication with each request 
– Image generation requests are sent to Google’s servers when you click the “Generate Featured Image” button or generate inline images using the Gutenberg block
Service Provider: Google AI (Gemini) 
– <a href="https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/terms" rel="nofollow ugc">Terms of Service</a> 
– <a href="https://policies.google.com/privacy" rel="nofollow ugc">Privacy Policy</a> 
– <a href="https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs" rel="nofollow ugc">API Documentation</a>
Data Usage: 
– Your post content and prompts are processed by the selected AI provider’s models to generate images 
– Generated images are stored in your WordPress media library 
– No personal data is stored by the providers beyond what’s necessary for API processing 
– You are responsible for ensuring your content complies with the selected provider’s usage policies

AI Featured Image


it really saves your time when you need a good quality featured image quickly.


Good for quick featured images

One-click AI featured images. Custom prompts & styles, auto alt text & bulk generate. Pro adds Gemini, unlimited bulk & Gutenberg block.

Sanny Srivastava

Automatically set a default featured image for your WordPress posts, pages, and custom post types. Save time and ensure every piece of content has a professional thumbnail!
<h4>Why Choose SNY Auto Featured Image?</h4>
Never publish a post without a featured image again. This lightweight plugin automatically assigns your chosen default image whenever you publish or update content that lacks a featured image.
<h4>Key Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>One-Click Setup – Select any image from your media library as the default</li>
<li>Custom Post Type Support – Works with posts, pages, WooCommerce products, and any custom post type</li>
<li>Category Filtering – Set default images for specific categories only</li>
<li>Tag Filtering – Target posts with specific tags</li>
<li>Non-Destructive – Only adds images to posts without existing featured images</li>
<li>Lightweight & Fast – No bloat, minimal database queries</li>
<li>GDPR Compliant – Does not collect any personal data</li>
</ul>
<h4>Quick Setup</h4>
<ol>
<li>Go to Settings > SNY Auto Featured Image</li>
<li>Choose or upload an image from the media library</li>
<li>Select your post types and categories</li>
<li>Done! New posts will automatically get your default image</li>
</ol>
<h4>Perfect For</h4>
<ul>
<li>Bloggers – Ensure consistent thumbnails across all posts</li>
<li>News Sites – Never have a missing image in article feeds</li>
<li>WooCommerce Stores – Default product images for quick imports</li>
<li>Developers – Clean solution for client sites</li>
</ul>
<h4>Documentation & Support</h4>
For detailed guides and support, visit <a href="https://sanny.dev/?utm_source=wordpress_org&utm_medium=plugin&utm_campaign=sny-auto-featured-image&utm_content=description" rel="nofollow ugc">sanny.dev</a>.
Found a bug or have a feature request? <a href="https://github.com/sannysri/WordPress-Auto-Featured-Image/issues" rel="nofollow ugc">Open an issue on GitHub</a>.
<h4>More WordPress Plugins</h4>
Check out our other WordPress plugins at <a href="https://sanny.dev/plugins/?utm_source=wordpress_org&utm_medium=plugin&utm_campaign=sny-auto-featured-image&utm_content=more_plugins" rel="nofollow ugc">sanny.dev/plugins</a>.

SNY Auto Featured Image

Automatically set a default featured image for posts, pages, or custom post types when none is assigned.

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