=== Altpilot – AI Alt Text Generator ===
Contributors: altpilot
Tags: alt, AI
Requires at least: 6.3
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 1.0.5
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

AI Alt-Text Generator – Optimized for SEO and Accessibility – AltPilot

== Description ==

**Save time, improve SEO, and boost accessibility** – all with automated, high-quality **alt text** for your images.
**AltPilot** uses advanced AI to instantly generate accurate, multilingual **alt-text** for every image on your WordPress site.
No coding, no setup, no API key required. With one click or fully automated mode, AltPilot works in the background to ensure your images are always optimized for **SEO** and **accessibility** – in over **130 languages**.
Perfect for agencies, bloggers, shops, and anyone who wants to generate compliant, keyword-optimized **image alt text** – fast and at scale.

== Key Features ==

* Automatically creates alt-texts, image titles, and descriptions
* AI-powered alt-text generator
* Fully automated – set and forget
* Supports 130+ languages
* No coding or API key required
* Free trial with 25 images included
* Add custom SEO keywords to improve search rankings
* Works with all WordPress themes and page builders
* Bulk alt-text generation for existing images
* Built for agencies, freelancers, and businesses
* Saves an average of 5+ hours per week

== Designed for Real-World Use ==

* ✅ Improve accessibility with meaningful alt text
* ✅ Enhance on-page SEO with keyword-optimized descriptions
* ✅ Meet WCAG standards with no extra effort
* ✅ Scale easily across multiple websites

== Who Is It For? ==

AltPilot is built for:
* Agencies managing client websites
* Content creators and bloggers
* WooCommerce and shop owners
* Anyone looking to automate SEO and accessibility tasks

== Save Time. Stay Compliant. Boost SEO & Accessibility.  ==

Let AltPilot handle your alt-text, so you can focus on what matters.
**Install now** and generate perfect alt text — automatically.
**Try 25 images for free** – no signup traps – no payment required.

== Installation ==

1. Install using the WordPress built-in Plugin installer, or Extract the zip file and drop the contents in
   the `wp-content/plugins/` directory of your WordPress installation.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
3. Go to the plugin settings and paste your API key to connect to the AltPilot service.

== Minimum Requirements ==

* WordPress 6.3 or greater
* PHP version 7.4 or greater
* MySQL version 5.0 or greater

== Recommended Hosting Requirements ==

* WordPress 6.8 or greater
* PHP version 8.2 or greater
* MySQL version 8.0 or greater OR MariaDB version 10.4 or greater.
* Nginx or Apache with mod_rewrite module
* WordPress Memory limit of 64 MB or greater (128 MB or higher is preferred)
* HTTPS support

== Screenshots ==

1. Screenshot screenshot-1.jpg

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.5 =
* Improved performance of the plugin by optimizing database queries.

= 1.0.4 =
* Refactor readme text

= 1.0.3 =
* Refactor readme text

= 1.0.2 =
* Fixed default language display issue in settings.
* Fixed minor UI bugs in settings page.

= 1.0.1 =
* Minimal supported WordPress version is now 6.3.
* Minimal supported PHP version is now 7.4.

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release of the AltPilot plugin.

== Upgrade Notice =

= 1.0.5 =
* Improved performance of the plugin by optimizing database queries.

= 1.0.4 =
* Refactor readme text

= 1.0.3 =
* Refactor readme text

= 1.0.2 =
* Fixed default language display issue in settings.
* Fixed minor UI bugs in settings page.

= 1.0.1 =
* Minimal supported WordPress version is now 6.3.
* Minimal supported PHP version is now 7.4.

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release of the AltPilot plugin.

Source code is available in the /source directory of the plugin.