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CM Auto Alt Text revolutionizes WordPress accessibility by automatically generating high-quality alt text for your images using multiple AI providers including OpenAI GPT-4 Vision, Google Cloud Vision, and Cloudmersive. The plugin features intelligent provider selection, cost optimization, and enterprise-grade performance.
<h3>🚀 Key Features</h3>
Multi-Provider AI System 
* 3 AI Providers: OpenAI GPT-4 Vision, Google Cloud Vision, Cloudmersive (Azure & AWS coming soon) 
* Intelligent Fallback: Automatic switching between providers if one fails 
* Cost Optimization: Smart provider selection based on usage and cost 
* Quality Scoring: Advanced algorithm to evaluate alt text quality
Enterprise Performance 
* React Admin Interface: Modern dashboard for provider management 
* Bulk Processing: Process thousands of images with background scheduling 
* Performance Optimized: Enterprise-grade database queries and caching 
* Real-time Statistics: Cost tracking, usage analytics, and performance metrics
WordPress Integration 
* Automatic Generation: Alt text created on image upload 
* Gutenberg Integration: Seamless block editor support 
* Media Library: Generate or regenerate alt text for existing images 
* WooCommerce Support: Enhanced product image descriptions
Accessibility & SEO 
* WCAG 2.1 Compliance: Improves accessibility for screen readers 
* SEO Enhancement: Better image context for search engines 
* Context-Aware: Considers post content, categories, and tags 
* Quality Validation: Ensures meaningful, descriptive alt text
<h3>🎯 How It Works</h3>
<ol>
<li>Upload Images – Alt text is automatically generated using the best available AI provider</li>
<li>Configure Providers – Set up API keys and configure provider priorities in the modern React dashboard</li>
<li>Bulk Process – Update existing images using the bulk processing tools</li>
<li>Monitor Performance – Track costs, usage, and quality metrics in real-time</li>
<li>Optimize Settings – Fine-tune provider selection and quality parameters</li>
</ol>
<h3>🔧 Supported AI Providers</h3>
OpenAI GPT-4 Vision 
* Advanced image understanding with contextual descriptions 
* Supports complex scenes and artistic content 
* Context-aware alt text generation
Google Cloud Vision API 
* Powerful object detection and scene analysis 
* Excellent for product images and photography 
* Fast processing with high accuracy
Cloudmersive Image Recognition 
* Cost-effective solution with good accuracy 
* Free tier: 800 API calls per month 
* Reliable for standard image types
Future Development
The following providers are planned for future releases:
Azure Computer Vision 
* Microsoft’s advanced computer vision capabilities 
* Enterprise-grade security and compliance 
* Status: Planned for future release
AWS Rekognition 
* Amazon’s machine learning image analysis 
* Scalable cloud-based processing 
* Status: Planned for future release
<h3>💡 Use Cases</h3>
Bloggers & Content Creators 
* Automatically describe featured images and graphics 
* Improve SEO with contextual alt text 
* Save hours of manual alt text writing
E-commerce Stores 
* Generate product descriptions automatically 
* Improve accessibility for visually impaired customers 
* Enhance product discoverability
News & Media Sites 
* Process hundreds of images quickly 
* Maintain consistent quality across large image libraries 
* Meet accessibility compliance requirements
Enterprise Websites 
* Scale alt text generation across multiple sites 
* Track costs and usage across departments 
* Maintain quality standards with automated scoring
<h3>External Services</h3>
This plugin integrates with multiple AI services to analyze images and generate alt text. By using this plugin, you consent to sending image data to these external services for processing.
<h3>Service Providers</h3>
Cloudmersive (Default) 
* Provider: PRT Systems LLC 
* API Endpoint: https://api.cloudmersive.com/image/recognize/describe 
* Free Tier: 800 API calls per month 
* Privacy Policy: https://account.cloudmersive.com/privacy-policy 
* Terms of Use: https://account.cloudmersive.com/terms-of-use
OpenAI GPT-4 Vision 
* Provider: OpenAI 
* API Endpoint: https://api.openai.com/v1/chat/completions 
* Privacy Policy: https://openai.com/privacy/ 
* Terms of Use: https://openai.com/terms/
Google Cloud Vision 
* Provider: Google LLC 
* API Endpoint: https://vision.googleapis.com/v1/images:annotate 
* Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy 
* Terms of Service: https://cloud.google.com/terms/
<h3>Future Providers</h3>
The following services are planned for future integration:
Azure Computer Vision 
* Provider: Microsoft Corporation 
* Privacy Policy: https://privacy.microsoft.com/privacystatement 
* Status: Future development
AWS Rekognition 
* Provider: Amazon Web Services 
* Privacy Policy: https://aws.amazon.com/privacy/ 
* Status: Future development
<h3>Data Handling</h3>
<ul>
<li>Image Processing: Images are sent to selected AI providers for analysis</li>
<li>No Permanent Storage: Images are not permanently stored by external services</li>
<li>Generated Text: Alt text is stored in your WordPress database</li>
<li>API Keys: Securely stored in WordPress options table</li>
<li>Usage Tracking: Costs and statistics stored locally</li>
</ul>
<h3>Privacy Policy</h3>
This plugin sends image data to external AI services for analysis. Please review each provider’s privacy policy:
<ul>
<li>Cloudmersive: https://account.cloudmersive.com/privacy-policy</li>
<li>OpenAI: https://openai.com/privacy/ </li>
<li>Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy</li>
<li>Microsoft: https://privacy.microsoft.com/privacystatement</li>
<li>Amazon: https://aws.amazon.com/privacy/</li>
</ul>
Generated alt text is stored in your WordPress database. API keys are stored securely using WordPress encryption standards.
<h3>Support</h3>
For support, please visit our <a href="https://upmvc.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">support page</a> or use the WordPress.org support forums.
<h3>Getting Started</h3>
<ol>
<li>Documentation: Complete setup guides available at https://upmvc.com/docs/</li>
<li>Video Tutorials: Step-by-step configuration videos</li>
<li>Community Support: Active WordPress.org support forum</li>
<li>Premium Support: Priority support available for enterprise users</li>
</ol>
<h3>Troubleshooting</h3>
<ul>
<li>API Errors: Check API key configuration and account status</li>
<li>Rate Limits: Use multiple providers for higher volume processing </li>
<li>Quality Issues: Adjust provider settings and quality thresholds</li>
<li>Performance: Enable caching and database optimization features</li>
</ul>
<h3>Technical Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>WordPress: 6.0 or higher</li>
<li>PHP: 8.0 or higher </li>
<li>MySQL: 5.6 or higher</li>
<li>Memory: 128MB minimum (256MB recommended for bulk processing)</li>
<li>API Keys: At least one configured AI provider</li>
<li>SSL: HTTPS recommended for secure API communication</li>
</ul>
<h3>Developer Information</h3>
<h3>Hooks and Filters</h3>
The plugin provides extensive hooks for developers:
<ul>
<li><code>cm_alt_text_providers</code> – Filter available providers</li>
<li><code>cm_alt_text_quality_score</code> – Modify quality scoring algorithm </li>
<li><code>cm_alt_text_generated</code> – Action when alt text is generated</li>
<li><code>cm_alt_text_context</code> – Filter image context data</li>
<li><code>cm_alt_text_fallback</code> – Customize fallback behavior</li>
</ul>
<h3>Custom Provider Development</h3>
Developers can create custom AI providers by extending the abstract provider class:
<pre><code>`php
</code></pre>
class Custom_AI_Provider extends CM_Auto_Alt_Text_Abstract_Provider { 
 // Implement required methods 
} 
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<h3>REST API Endpoints</h3>
The plugin exposes REST API endpoints for headless WordPress implementations:
<ul>
<li><code>POST /wp-json/cm-auto-alt-text/v1/generate</code> – Generate alt text</li>
<li><code>GET /wp-json/cm-auto-alt-text/v1/providers</code> – List providers</li>
<li><code>GET /wp-json/cm-auto-alt-text/v1/statistics</code> – Usage statistics</li>
</ul>

CM Auto Alt Text

Automatically generate descriptive alt text for images using multiple AI providers with intelligent fallback and cost optimization.

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ImgSEO automates complete alt text and metadata optimization for WordPress. Unlike basic AI tools that only analyze images, ImgSEO combines advanced computer vision with intelligent page context analysis to generate truly accurate and relevant metadata.
<h4>What Makes ImgSEO Different?</h4>
🧠 Context-Aware Intelligence 
ImgSEO doesn’t just “see” your images—it understands them in context by analyzing: 
* Page title, headings, and surrounding content 
* Existing filenames and metadata 
* WooCommerce product data (for e-commerce sites) 
* Custom AI prompts with brand keywords
This context awareness produces descriptions that actually match your content, not generic AI guesses.
⚡ Ultra-Fast Bulk Processing 
* Process 1000+ images in minutes with parallel processing 
* Up to 16x faster than sequential methods (configurable speed modes) 
* Handle massive libraries without memory issues (paginated 100 images/batch) 
* Background processing with pause/resume capability
📦 Complete Automation 
* Alt text, title, caption & description – All metadata from one generation 
* Smart file renaming – DSC_0001.jpg → summer-collection-red-dress.jpg with automatic reference updates 
* JSON-LD Schema Markup – Schema.org ImageObject for rich search results 
* XML Image Sitemaps – Automated generation with scheduled updates (hourly/daily/weekly)
🚀 Performance Optimized 
Version 2.2 includes major optimizations specifically for large sites: 
* 73% reduction in database queries (from ~150 to ~40 per page) 
* 50-60% less memory usage in bulk operations 
* Smart thumbnail fallback for images >3MB (70-90% bandwidth reduction) 
* Automatic base64 fallback for CDN/hotlink-protected sites
⚖️ Legal Compliance Made Easy 
With the European Accessibility Act (EAA) becoming mandatory on June 28, 2025, proper image alt text is no longer optional—it’s the law. ImgSEO helps you meet WCAG 2.1 AA, EAA, ADA, and Section 508 standards while simultaneously boosting your search rankings.
<h4>Key Benefits</h4>
<ul>
<li>
Double Your SEO Impact: Properly described images rank better in both regular and image search results
</li>
<li>
Ensure Legal Compliance: Meet WCAG 2.1 AA, EAA, ADA, Section 508 and other global accessibility standards
</li>
<li>
Save Hours of Manual Work: Process your entire media library with one click
</li>
<li>
Improve User Experience: Help screen readers accurately describe images to visually impaired visitors
</li>
<li>
Enhance E-commerce Performance: Better product image descriptions improve conversion rates
</li>
<li>Boost Search Indexing: XML sitemaps and JSON-LD markup help search engines discover and understand your images</li>
<li>Rich Search Results: Schema markup enables enhanced search snippets with image metadata</li>
</ul>
<h4>Who Should Use ImgSEO?</h4>
Perfect for: 
* E-commerce Stores – Product images need accurate descriptions for both SEO and accessibility compliance 
* Photography & Portfolio Sites – Transform large image galleries into SEO assets 
* News & Magazine Sites – Process hundreds of images daily with automated workflows 
* Marketing Agencies – Manage multiple client sites from one dashboard with team accounts 
* Corporate Websites – Meet accessibility compliance requirements (EAA, ADA, WCAG 2.1 AA) 
* Bloggers & Content Creators – Save hours of manual alt text writing 
* Sites with Legacy Images – Fix thousands of images missing alt text with bulk processing
<h4>Core AI Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Intelligent Context Analysis – Analyzes page title, content, and filename for contextually relevant descriptions</li>
<li>WooCommerce Optimization – Specialized AI prompts for product images that boost conversion rates</li>
<li>Multilingual Support – Generate alt text in 25+ languages (English, Italian, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Japanese, Arabic, and more)</li>
<li>Custom AI Prompts – Inject brand keywords and control output style for consistent brand voice</li>
<li>Automatic Generation – Real-time alt text creation as you upload new images</li>
<li>Complete Metadata Update – Auto-populate title, description, alt text, and caption fields from one AI generation</li>
</ul>
<h4>Bulk Operations & Automation</h4>
<ul>
<li>High-Performance Bulk Processing – Process up to 16 images in parallel with configurable speed modes (Safe, Normal, Fast, Ultra, Insane)</li>
<li>Smart Job Management – Background processing with progress tracking, pause/resume, and automatic recovery</li>
<li>Paginated Operations – Process 100 images per batch to prevent memory exhaustion on large libraries</li>
<li>Individual Processing – Generate or update alt text for specific images directly from Media Library</li>
</ul>
<h4>File Renaming System</h4>
<ul>
<li>Dual Rename Methods – AI-powered intelligent names or pattern-based templates with dynamic variables</li>
<li>Bulk Rename – Rename hundreds of images with parallel processing (up to 16x faster than sequential)</li>
<li>Automatic Reference Updates – Updates all post/page references automatically when renaming files</li>
<li>Backup & Restore – Complete rename history with one-click restore capability</li>
<li>Thumbnail Handling – Automatically renames all image sizes and thumbnails</li>
<li>Safety System – Multi-layer confirmation with preview before execution</li>
</ul>
<h4>SEO & Search Discovery</h4>
<ul>
<li>JSON-LD Schema Markup – Automatic Schema.org ImageObject generation for rich search results</li>
<li>XML Image Sitemaps – Automated generation with scheduled auto-refresh (hourly/daily/weekly)</li>
<li>Sitemap Notifications – Smart alerts when sitemap needs updating after new image additions</li>
<li>Character Limit Control – Set max alt text length (recommended ~125 characters for SEO)</li>
</ul>
<h4>Performance & Reliability</h4>
<ul>
<li>Database Optimization – Reduced queries from ~150 to ~40 per page load (73% reduction)</li>
<li>Memory Efficiency – 50-60% less memory usage in bulk operations</li>
<li>Thumbnail Fallback – Images >3MB automatically use WordPress thumbnails (70-90% bandwidth reduction)</li>
<li>CDN & Hotlink Protection – Automatic base64 fallback for sites with anti-hotlinking or Cloudflare protection</li>
<li>Query Caching – Expensive COUNT queries cached with 5-minute transients</li>
<li>Conditional Loading – Hooks only loaded when features are enabled</li>
</ul>
<h4>Advanced Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Cloud Dashboard – Track usage, manage tokens, export reports at <a href="https://dashboard.imgseo.net" rel="nofollow ugc">dashboard.imgseo.net</a></li>
<li>Team Collaboration – Multiple user accounts and API token management for agencies</li>
<li>Field Selection Control – Choose which metadata fields to update (title, alt text, caption, description)</li>
<li>Timeout Settings – Control API response time limits for your server configuration</li>
<li>Page Builder Compatible – Works with Elementor, Divi, WPBakery, Gutenberg (beta)</li>
<li>Browser Extension – Access ImgSEO features outside of WordPress (available separately)</li>
<li>Developer Hooks – Extensive filter and action hooks for custom integrations</li>
</ul>
<h4>Central Cloud Dashboard</h4>
At <a href="https://dashboard.imgseo.net" rel="nofollow ugc">dashboard.imgseo.net</a> you can:
<ul>
<li>
Monitor available credits and usage statistics
</li>
<li>
Purchase one-time credit packs or subscribe to a plan
</li>
<li>
Manage API tokens for multiple sites or environments
</li>
<li>
Review and export the complete history of generated alt texts
</li>
<li>
Add team members with controlled access
</li>
</ul>
Register free at <a href="https://dashboard.imgseo.net/register" rel="nofollow ugc">dashboard.imgseo.net/register</a> – get 30 credits instantly + 10 new credits every day whenever your balance drops below 10.
<h4>Accessibility & Legal Compliance</h4>
ImgSEO helps address:
<ul>
<li>
WCAG 2.1 / ISO 40500 – Success Criterion 1.1.1 Non-text Content
</li>
<li>
European Accessibility Act (Directive 2019/882) – Mandatory from June 28, 2025
</li>
<li>
ADA Title II (USA 2024 DOJ Final Rule) & Section 508 Refresh
</li>
<li>
AODA & Accessible Canada Act, UK PSBAR 2018, BITV 2.0 (DE), RGAA 4.1 (FR)
</li>
<li>
JIS X 8341-3 (JP), GB/T 37668-2019 (CN), e-MAG 3.0 (BR)
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
Best practice built-in: ImgSEO limits alt text to ~125 characters, avoids redundant phrases like “image of…”, and lets you mark decorative images appropriately.
</blockquote>
<h4>Pricing</h4>
| Pack | Credits | Price | Cost/credit |
|——|———|——-|————-|
| Pro | 1 000 | € 9.90 | € 0.0099 |
| Elite | 5 000 | € 39.90 | € 0.0080 |
| Ultra | 20 000 | € 99.00 | € 0.0050 |
| Unlimited | 200 000 | € 499.90 | € 0.0025 |
Free tier: 30 starter credits + daily refill up to 10. One-time credit packs available – see <a href="https://imgseo.net/#prices" rel="nofollow ugc">imgseo.net/#prices</a>.
<h3>External Services</h3>
This plugin connects to ImgSEO AI API to analyse the submitted image (URL or binary) and produce alt text or a suggested filename. No personal data beyond the image itself is transmitted. Full terms: <a href="https://imgseo.net/terms-of-service/" rel="nofollow ugc">https://imgseo.net/terms-of-service/</a>
<h3>Accessibility Statement</h3>
Our goal is to make ImgSEO usable by everyone. The plugin’s admin screens follow WordPress core accessibility guidelines, and we test each release with screen readers and keyboard navigation. Please report issues via our support forum so we can improve further.

ImgSEO – AI Image Alt Text Generator & Image SEO Tools

Context-aware AI that analyzes both images and page content for accurate metadata. Process 1000+ images with 16x faster parallel processing.

CM Auto Alt Text vs ImgSEO – AI Image Alt Text Generator & Image SEO Tools