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Tired of searching stock photo sites for every blog post? AI Featured Image Generator lets you create a fitting featured image with one click — directly from the post editor.
Key features:
<ul>
<li>One-click generation from the Block Editor sidebar</li>
<li>Bring Your Own API Key — supports OpenAI (DALL-E 3) and Ideogram</li>
<li>Custom prompt option — override the auto-generated prompt before generating</li>
<li>Generated images are stored in your Media Library and automatically set as Featured Image</li>
<li>Regenerate variations with a single click</li>
<li>Lightweight — no tracking, no telemetry, no admin notice spam</li>
</ul>
Why “Bring Your Own Key”?
Image generation costs money. Instead of charging you a markup, you connect your own API key and pay providers directly at cost. Typically a few cents per image.
Supported providers:
<ul>
<li>OpenAI DALL-E 3 (openai.com) — recommended, sign up at platform.openai.com</li>
<li>Ideogram (ideogram.ai) — alternative provider</li>
</ul>
What this plugin is NOT:
<ul>
<li>Not a 50-feature AI suite</li>
<li>Not a stock photo replacement (you control the prompts)</li>
<li>Not phoning home — your data stays between you and your chosen AI provider</li>
</ul>
<h3>Source Code</h3>
The Block Editor sidebar is compiled JavaScript built with <a href="https://developer.wordpress.org/block-editor/reference-guides/packages/packages-scripts/" rel="nofollow ugc">@wordpress/scripts</a>. The unminified source is included in the plugin package under <code>src/sidebar.js</code>.
To rebuild from source:
<ol>
<li>Install <a href="https://nodejs.org/" rel="nofollow ugc">Node.js</a> (v18 or higher) and npm.</li>
<li>In the plugin directory, run: <code>npm install</code></li>
<li>Build the production bundle: <code>npm run build</code></li>
</ol>
The compiled output is written to <code>assets/js/sidebar.js</code> and <code>assets/js/sidebar.asset.php</code>.
<h3>External Services</h3>
This plugin connects to external AI services to generate images. These connections are made exclusively when a user manually triggers image generation or tests their API key — never automatically.
<h4>OpenAI (DALL-E 3)</h4>
When OpenAI is selected, the plugin sends your post title and optional custom prompt to the OpenAI API in order to generate an image.
<ul>
<li>Service URL: https://api.openai.com/</li>
<li>Terms of Use: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use</li>
<li>Privacy Policy: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy</li>
</ul>
<h4>Ideogram</h4>
When Ideogram is selected, the plugin sends your post title and optional custom prompt to the Ideogram API in order to generate an image.
<ul>
<li>Service URL: https://api.ideogram.ai/</li>
<li>Terms of Use: https://ideogram.ai/about/terms-of-service</li>
<li>Privacy Policy: https://ideogram.ai/about/privacy-policy</li>
</ul>
No data is sent to the plugin author or any third parties. Generated images are stored in your own WordPress Media Library.

jharm AI Featured Image

Generate featured images for your posts using AI. Bring your own API key. Lightweight, focused, no bloat.

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Selim Rana

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Shahidul Islam

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Maudud Hossain

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Instant AI Image Generator is the most powerful and complete image management plugin for WordPress. Stop wasting time searching for images across multiple websites, downloading them to your computer, and re-uploading to WordPress. With Instant AI Image Generator, you can search, preview, and import millions of free images directly into your WordPress Media Library — all without ever leaving your dashboard.
🔍 Search across 6+ image sources including Pixabay, Pexels, Wikimedia, Unsplash, Openverse, and Giphy — all from a single, unified search bar. Or use the AI-powered image generation with OpenAI GPT Image and Google Gemini Imagen to create completely unique images from text descriptions.
<h3>USEFUL LINKS 👇</h3>
<a href="https://bdthemes.com/knowledge-base/ai-image/ai-image-generator/?utm_source=WordPress_Repository&utm_medium=Plugin_Page&utm_campaign=WordPress_to_AI_Image_Generator" rel="nofollow ugc">Documentation</a> | <a href="https://bdthemes.com/support/" rel="nofollow ugc">Need Support?</a>
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<h3>🚀 Why Instant AI Image Generator?</h3>
Finding the right image for your blog post, page, or product shouldn’t be a chore. Traditional workflows require you to open a new tab, search a stock photo website, download the image, switch back to WordPress, upload it, and then insert it. That’s 6 steps for a single image.
With Instant AI Image Generator, it’s just 2 steps: Search → Import. Done.
Whether you’re a blogger crafting your next viral post, an agency building client websites, a WooCommerce store owner adding product images, or a content creator who needs fresh visuals daily — this plugin transforms your workflow and saves you hours every week.
Instant AI Image Generator integrates seamlessly into both the WordPress Media Library page and the WordPress Media Modal (the popup that appears when you click “Add Media” or set a Featured Image). This means you can access millions of images from anywhere in WordPress — while editing a post, creating a page, or managing your media.
<h3>✨ Key Features</h3>
<h4>🔍 Global Search — One Search, All Sources</h4>
Search across all enabled image providers simultaneously with the Global Search tab. Type your keyword once, and instantly see results from Pixabay, Pexels, Unsplash, Openverse, and Giphy combined in a beautiful masonry grid. No more switching between tabs — find the perfect image faster than ever.
<h4>📸 5+ Free Image Sources</h4>
Access millions of royalty-free, high-quality images from the world’s best stock photo libraries:
<ul>
<li>🟣 Pexels — Beautiful free stock photos curated by talented creators</li>
<li>🟢 Pixabay — Over 4.2 million free stock photos, illustrations, and vectors</li>
<li>⬛ Unsplash — The internet’s source for freely-usable high-resolution photos</li>
<li>🟠 Openverse — Open-licensed images from WordPress, Flickr, NASA, Wikimedia, and 10+ more sources</li>
<li>🎬 Giphy — The world’s largest library of animated GIFs with smart animation control</li>
</ul>
<h4>🤖 AI Image Generation</h4>
Create completely unique, one-of-a-kind images using artificial intelligence:
<ul>
<li>OpenAI GPT Image — Generate stunning AI images from text prompts using OpenAI’s latest image generation model</li>
<li>Google Gemini Imagen 3.0 — Create photorealistic images with Google’s cutting-edge Imagen 3.0 model with customizable size (512px to 2048px) and batch generation (1-4 images)</li>
</ul>
<h4>⬇️ One-Click Import to Media Library</h4>
Every image you find can be imported directly to your WordPress Media Library with a single click. No downloading, no uploading, no FTP — just click “Import” and the image appears in your Media Library instantly, ready to use in posts, pages, and products.
<h4>🖼️ WordPress Media Modal Integration</h4>
Access Instant AI Image Generator directly from the WordPress Media Modal — the popup that appears when you set a Featured Image, add media to a post, or use any media selector. A dedicated “Instant Images” tab appears right alongside “Upload Files” and “Media Library” for seamless workflow integration.
<h4>🏷️ Smart Image Metadata</h4>
When importing images, the plugin automatically sets:
<ul>
<li>Alternative Text — Image title from the source for better SEO and accessibility</li>
<li>Image Title — Human-readable title for organization</li>
<li>Caption with Attribution — “Photo by [Author Name]” for proper credit</li>
<li>Each metadata field can be individually enabled or disabled in General Settings</li>
</ul>
<h4>🎛️ Advanced Filtering</h4>
Every image source has provider-specific filters to help you find exactly what you need:
<ul>
<li>Pixabay — Filter by Order (Popular/Latest), Type (Photo/Illustration/Vector), Category (20+ categories), Color (14 colors with visual swatches), and Orientation</li>
<li>Openverse — Filter by Source (WordPress, Flickr, NASA, SpaceX, Wikimedia, and 10+ more) and Orientation (Square/Tall/Wide)</li>
<li>Unsplash — Filter by Order (Latest/Relevant)</li>
<li>Pexels — Curated photo collections</li>
<li>Wikimedia – Explore freely licensed images, illustrations, historical media, and educational content</li>
<li>Giphy — Trending GIFs</li>
</ul>
<h4>🎬 GIF Animation Control</h4>
Giphy GIFs are displayed as still thumbnails by default to save bandwidth and reduce visual noise. Simply hover over any GIF to see it animate. A visual “GIF” badge indicates animated content. Preview modal shows the full-size animated version.
<h4>📋 Batch Selection & Import</h4>
Need multiple images at once? Use the batch selection feature to select multiple images across any provider, then import them all to your Media Library in one operation with a beautiful progress indicator.
<h4>❤️ Favorites & Bookmarks</h4>
Found an image you love but don’t need right now? Add it to your Favorites with one click. Your bookmarked images are saved locally and accessible anytime from the dedicated Favorites tab.
<h4>🔍 Search History</h4>
Your recent searches are automatically saved and displayed as suggestions when you click the search bar. Navigate search history with keyboard arrows and select with Enter for lightning-fast repeat searches.
<h4>👁️ Full-Size Image Preview</h4>
Click any image to open the preview modal with a large, high-resolution view. The modal features:
<ul>
<li>Full-size image display on a dark background</li>
<li>Sidebar with title, author info, and action buttons</li>
<li>Previous/Next navigation with keyboard arrow keys</li>
<li>Multiple import options (Original, Downsized, etc.)</li>
<li>Add to Favorites button</li>
<li>View Original source link</li>
</ul>
<h4>⚙️ Comprehensive Dashboard Settings</h4>
General Settings: 
* Max Image Upload Width & Height 
* Default Provider selection 
* Alternative Text auto-fill toggle 
* Image Title auto-fill toggle 
* Image Attribution (Caption) toggle 
* Media Modal tab visibility
Display Settings: 
* Default View Mode (Grid/List) 
* Items Per Page (20-100 with slider) 
* Thumbnail Size (Small/Medium/Large) 
* Load More Mode (Auto Scroll / Manual Button)
Image Sources: 
* Enable/disable individual providers 
* Drag-and-drop provider ordering 
* Global Search on/off toggle 
* Provider order reflects in Image Generator tabs
Custom Image Sizes: 
* View all WordPress registered image sizes 
* Add custom image sizes with Name, Width, Height, and Crop 
* Delete custom sizes (WordPress defaults are protected)
<h4>🎨 Beautiful, Modern UI</h4>
Built with React and Tailwind CSS, the plugin features a stunning, responsive interface that looks great on any screen size. Professional card-based layouts, smooth transitions, color-coded provider tabs, masonry image grids, and skeleton loading states provide a premium user experience.
<h4>🔒 Secure & Lightweight</h4>
<ul>
<li>All API communications secured with WordPress nonces</li>
<li>API keys stored securely in WordPress options</li>
<li>No external tracking or analytics</li>
<li>Loads assets only where needed</li>
<li>Clean, optimized React bundle</li>
</ul>
<h3>🏆 Perfect For</h3>
<ul>
<li>📝 Bloggers — Find the perfect header image in seconds</li>
<li>🏢 Agencies — Build client websites faster with instant image access</li>
<li>🛒 WooCommerce Stores — Add product images without leaving WordPress</li>
<li>📰 News & Magazine Sites — Source images for articles quickly</li>
<li>🎨 Designers — AI-generate unique visuals from text descriptions</li>
<li>📱 Social Media Managers — Find trending GIFs and images instantly</li>
<li>👨‍💻 Developers — Add placeholder images during development</li>
</ul>
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