=== Custom Auto Featured Image ===
Contributors: shamiulbishal
Tags: featured image, auto image, post thumbnail, social image, og image
Requires at least: 5.6
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Automatically generate beautiful, customized featured images for your WordPress posts using professional templates.

== Description ==

Custom Auto Featured Image Generator is a powerful tool to automatically create consistent, high-quality featured images for your blog posts. Say goodbye to searching for stock photos or manually designing graphics for every article.

**Key Features:**
*   **Automated Generation:** Automatically generates a featured image when you publish or update a post.
*   **Professional Templates:** Choose from a variety of pre-designed templates (Business, Tech, Lifestyle, Minimal).
*   **Live Customizer:** Adjust fonts, colors, text alignment, and padding with a real-time preview.
*   **Brand Integration:** Upload your own logo and watermark directly onto the images.
*   **Gradient & Solid Backgrounds:** Use custom colors or gradients if you prefer a simpler look.
*   **Bulk Generation:** (Coming Soon) Retroactively generate images for old posts.

**How it Works:**
1.  Go to the *AutoFeatured* settings page.
2.  Select a template style that fits your brand.
3.  Customize the typography and upload your logo.
4.  That's it! New posts will automatically get a featured image generated from the post title.

== Installation ==

1.  Upload the `custom-auto-featured-image` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
2.  Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
3.  Navigate to the "AutoFeatured" menu to configure your templates.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Can I use my own fonts? =
The plugin comes with a selection of popular Google Fonts. Custom font uploads are planned for a future version.

= Does this work with custom post types? =
Yes, you can enable generation for any registered public post type in the settings.

== Screenshots ==

1.  **Overview Dashboard** - Quick stats and getting started guide.
2.  **Template Library** - Browse professional templates.
3.  **Live Editor** - Customize colors, logos, and typography in real-time.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
*   Initial release on WordPress.org.