=== Alt Text Assistant ===
Contributors: alttextgenie
Donate link: https://alttextgenie.com
Tags: alt text, accessibility, images, ai, seo
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 1.0.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Automatically generate AI-powered alt text for images to improve accessibility and SEO.

== Description ==

Alt Text Assistant automatically generates descriptive alt text for your images using AI technology. Perfect for improving website accessibility, SEO, and user experience.

= Features =
* AI-powered alt text generation
* Credit-based system for usage tracking
* Bulk image processing
* Multiple language support
* Customizable alt text styles
* Media library integration
* Easy API configuration

= How it works =
1. Configure your API endpoint and key
2. Select images from your media library
3. Generate alt text with one click
4. Automatically save to image metadata

== External services ==

This plugin connects to the AltTextGenie.com API to generate alt text for images using artificial intelligence. This service is required for the core functionality of generating alt text.

**What data is sent and when:**
- Image files are sent to the API when you manually request alt text generation or when auto-generation is enabled
- Only image data (no personal user information) is transmitted
- The API processes the images to analyze their content and generate descriptive alt text

**Service provider information:**
- Service: AltTextGenie AI Alt Text Generation API
- What it does: Analyzes images and generates descriptive alt text using AI
- Terms & Privacy Policy: https://alttextgenie.com/terms-privacy-policy


== Installation ==

1. Upload the `Alt Text Assistant` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
3. Configure your API settings under 'Alt Text Assistant' → 'API Settings'
4. Start generating alt text for your images

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Do I need an API key? =
Yes, you need an API key from alttextgenie.com to use this plugin.

= How many credits do I get? =
Credits are provided based on your subscription plan at alttextgenie.com.

= What languages are supported? =
Over 130+ language 

== Screenshots ==

1. API Configuration Screen - Set up your API endpoint and credentials
2. Media Library Integration - Generate alt text directly from WordPress media library
3. Bulk Image Selection - Select multiple images for batch processing
4. Edit Media Modal - Generate alt text while editing individual images
5. Alt Text Results - View and manage generated alt text with copy/update options

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release of Alt Text Assistant.