Jordy Meow

Rename the alternative text of your media easily directly using the Media Library, without a click.
BETA. This plugin was just created. I am waiting for the first feedbacks of my users to decide which way to go. The first thing I will implement is to update the ALT in the POSTS.
BE KIND. Again, this plugin is new. Please help us 🙂
More information available on http://apps.meow.fr/media-alt-renamer/.
<h4>Quickstart</h4>
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<li>Check the Media Library, in list view (not grid view).</li>
<li>Modify the Alt Text field, and simply type ENTER when it’s done.</li>
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Media Alt Renamer

Rename the alternative text of your media easily directly using the Media Library, without a click.

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jonathanwambua

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>
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Double Your SEO Impact: Properly described images rank better in both regular and image search results
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Ensure Legal Compliance: Meet WCAG 2.1 AA, EAA, ADA, Section 508 and other global accessibility standards
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Save Hours of Manual Work: Process your entire media library with one click
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Improve User Experience: Help screen readers accurately describe images to visually impaired visitors
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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:
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Monitor available credits and usage statistics
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Purchase one-time credit packs or subscribe to a plan
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Manage API tokens for multiple sites or environments
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Review and export the complete history of generated alt texts
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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>
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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>
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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.

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