AltText AI Documentation
AltText AI is a service that automatically generates alt text for images. You provide an image (via URL), and our AI returns a WCAG-compliant, SEO-optimized description in under 2 seconds.
What is AltText AI?
AltText AI generates descriptive alternative text for images using a specialized vision-language model trained specifically for accessibility and SEO. Unlike generic image captioning models, our AI understands WCAG guidelines and produces alt text that is:
- Descriptive but concise — typically 80–125 characters, the sweet spot for screen readers
- Contextually aware — understands product images, charts, photography, and decorative elements
- SEO-optimized — includes relevant keywords naturally, not stuffed
- Multilingual — supports 130+ languages
How It Works
The process is simple:
- You send an image URL to our API
- Our AI analyzes the image content
- We return a WCAG-compliant alt text description
- You store it in your CMS, database, or HTML
Ways to Use AltText AI
We offer several integration options:
- WordPress Plugin — Install from the WordPress plugin directory. Auto-generates alt text on upload, bulk processes existing libraries, integrates with WooCommerce.
- JavaScript Widget — Add a single
<script>tag. Automatically fills missing alt text on every page. - REST API — Full programmatic access. Build custom integrations for any platform.
Quick Links
- Getting Started Guide — Set up in 2 minutes
- API Reference — Full endpoint documentation
- API Key Setup — Generate and manage your keys