=== Auto Image Alt Generator ===
Contributors: ponsiva
Tags: image, alt text, accessibility, seo, media
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.2
Stable tag: 1.0.1
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Automatically adds alt text to uploaded images based on their filename to improve accessibility and SEO.

== Description ==

**Auto Image Alt Generator** helps you keep your website accessible and SEO-friendly by automatically generating alt text for images when you upload them.  
If you forget to add alt text manually, this plugin fills it in for you — using a readable version of the image filename.

Example:  
`blue-tshirt.jpg` → “Blue T Shirt”

**Features**
* Auto-generates alt text when uploading images  
* Uses clean, readable text derived from the filename  
* Improves accessibility and SEO without extra effort  
* Lightweight — no settings or database bloat  
* Compatible with the Classic Editor and Gutenberg

The plugin does **not** overwrite existing alt text, ensuring your manually written content remains untouched.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/auto-image-alt-generator/` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress **Plugins → Add New** screen.
2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** screen in WordPress.
3. Upload a new image to your Media Library — alt text will be automatically added if left empty.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this plugin replace my existing alt text? =
No. It only adds alt text when an image has none.

= What kind of text does it generate? =
It converts the image filename into human-readable text.  
Example: `my-product-photo.png` → “My Product Photo”.

= Does it work with all image formats? =
Yes, it supports JPG, JPEG, PNG, GIF, and WebP formats.

= Does it require any external services or APIs? =
No. Everything runs locally within WordPress.

== Screenshots ==

1. Example of an uploaded image automatically filled with generated alt text.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0 =
* Initial release — automatically generates alt text for uploaded images based on filenames.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0 =
First release. Adds automatic alt text generation for better SEO and accessibility.

== License ==

This plugin is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.

== Credits ==

Developed by **Ponsiva Pandian**  
Website: http://iamponsiva.rf.gd