Question 1

What is alt text?

Accepted Answer

Alt text (alternative text) is a text description of an image that helps screen readers describe images to visually impaired users. It's a short, metadata-style description attached to an image that provides context about what the image contains.

Question 2

Do I have to subscribe to use Alt Text Generator AI?

Accepted Answer

No, subscription is not needed. Alt Text Generator AI offers three one-time payment plans: Basic ($10 for 200 credits), Pro ($15 for 500 credits), and Premium ($40 for 1200 credits). Credits never expire.

Question 3

Are there free tools on Alt Text Generator AI?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are plenty of free alt text generator tools including free generators for memes, graphs, Etsy listings, videos, headshots, tables, logos, Instagram, and Pinterest. These tools help you create accessible content without any cost.

Question 4

Why should I use an AI alt text generator?

Accepted Answer

An AI alt text generator saves hours of manual work by automatically creating SEO-optimized and accessible descriptions for your images. It helps improve your website's search engine rankings, ensures ADA compliance, and makes your content accessible to all users.

Question 5

How does Alt Text Generator AI work?

Accepted Answer

Alt Text Generator AI uses advanced AI models to analyze images and automatically generate descriptive alt text. Simply upload an image or use one of our platform integrations (WordPress, Shopify, Chrome, etc.), and the AI will create accurate, SEO-friendly alt text descriptions.

Question 6

What platforms does Alt Text Generator AI integrate with?

Accepted Answer

Alt Text Generator AI integrates with 18+ platforms including WordPress, Shopify, Chrome, Firefox, DatoCMS, Microsoft Edge, Wix, Webflow, Figma, Joomla, Framer, Zapier, Drupal, Make, Pipedream, Craft CMS, Magento, and BigCommerce. We also offer full API access.

Question 7

Why is Alt Text Important?

Accepted Answer

Alt text is important for three main reasons: 1) Accessibility - Makes visual content accessible to visually impaired users who rely on screen readers. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 285 million people worldwide are visually impaired. 2) SEO Benefits - Helps search engines understand your images and improves your rankings in image search results, provides additional keyword opportunities, and improves relevance signals. 3) User Experience - Provides context when images fail to load due to slow connections or browser settings, ensuring users always understand what content should be displayed.

Question 8

Alt text vs image descriptions

Accepted Answer

Alt text is a short, metadata-style description attached to an image that screen readers read out; sighted users usually don't see it. An image description is similar, but placed in the caption or post body so anyone can read it. Alt text is best kept concise (about 125 characters); image descriptions can be longer when extra detail is useful. Use both when you can: a short alt text for assistive tech, and a visible description in the caption for additional context. If you publish a longer description, label it clearly.

How to Use Alt Text Generator with BigCommerce

Automate Alt Text Generation with BigCommerce App

Installing the App

Setting Up Your API Key

Generate Alt Text (Manually)

Generate Alt Text (Automatic)

Generate Alt Text (Bulk Feature)

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