=== Magnet Media Optimizer - AI powered image enhancement, Missing Alt Text & Convert to WebP ===
Contributors: pluginmagnet, devsabbirhossain
Donate link: https://pluginmagnet.com
Tags: image optimization, alt text, webp, media library, captions
Requires at least: 6.7
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 8.0
Stable tag: 1.0.1
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

AI-powered image enhancement: automatic ALT text, captions, and descriptions for images, plus WebP conversion for faster performance and improved SEO.

== Description ==

**Magnet Media Optimizer** is an all-in-one AI-powered WordPress image optimizer that enhances your media library by generating smart ALT text, captions, and descriptions — while also converting images to modern formats like **WebP** for maximum performance.

Created by **Plugin Magnet**, this plugin merges the best features of “Alt Bot” and “Upload Converter WebP” into a single, powerful image-optimization toolkit.

Improve your website’s **SEO**, **accessibility**, and **page speed** — automatically.

[**💻 Demo**](https://demo.pluginmagnet.com/magnet-media-optimizer/) | [**🚀 Get The PRO Version**](https://pluginmagnet.com/wp-plugins/magnet-media-optimizer-pro/) | [**🛠 Support**](https://pluginmagnet.com/support/) | [**📄 Documentation**](https://pluginmagnet.com/docs/magnet-media-optimizer/)

### ✨ Key Features

#### 🔹 AI-Powered ALT Text Generation
Automatically generate meaningful ALT text using:
- AI models
- EXIF metadata
- File names
- Post titles

Supports:
- Bulk generation
- Single generation
- Auto-generation on upload
- Media Library buttons
- Missing ALT finder

#### 🔹 Smart Captions & Description Builder
Enhance media text fields for:
- Better SEO
- Improved content clarity
- Stronger accessibility compliance

AI can generate:
- Image captions
- Image descriptions

#### 🔹 WebP Image Conversion
Automatically convert JPEG/PNG images to WebP on upload.

Includes:
- Bulk conversion tool
- Quality controls
- Non-destructive processing

#### 🔹 Missing ALT Text Scanner
A complete admin UI showing:
- Images without ALT text
- Status indicators
- Quick one-click fixes

#### 🔹 Performance-Focused
- Lightweight
- No frontend bloat
- Optimized for large libraries
- Compatible with all cache plugins

#### 🔹 Works Everywhere
Fully compatible with:
- Media Library (grid & list)
- Gutenberg
- Elementor
- Divi
- Bricks
- Classic Editor

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### 💎 Pro Features (Optional Upgrade)
> *Coming soon — can be expanded when you release the Pro version.*

- Advanced AI model selection
- Batch scheduler for huge libraries
- AVIF conversion support
- Custom rules per folder/category
- Regenerate ALT based on post context
- Cloud compression

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== Installation ==

### Minimum Requirements

* PHP 8.0 or greater
* MySQL 5.5.5 or greater, OR MariaDB 10.1 or greater
* WordPress 6.7 or greater

### Installation from WordPress Dashboard

1. Go to **Plugins → Add New**.
2. Search for **Magnet Media Optimizer – AI Image Alt Text, Caption & Description Generator** or upload the ZIP file.
3. Click **Install Now**, then **Activate**.
4. After activation, go to **Dashboard → Magnet Media Optimizer** to start using the plugin.

### Manual Installation

1. Download the plugin ZIP file.
2. Go to **Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin**.
3. Select the ZIP file and click **Install Now**.
4. Click **Activate Plugin**.

### Installation via FTP

1. Unzip the plugin ZIP file.
2. Upload the plugin folder to `/wp-content/plugins/` using an FTP client.
3. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
4. Navigate to **Plugins → Installed Plugins**.
5. Activate **Magnet Media Optimizer – AI Image Alt Text, Caption & Description Generator**.

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== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this plugin use AI to generate ALT text? =
Yes. It can use AI, EXIF data, filenames, or post titles — depending on your settings.

= Will this overwrite my existing ALT text? =
No. The plugin only fills empty values unless you choose to regenerate manually.

= Does WebP conversion replace my original images? =
No. Original files are kept unless you enable the “replace original” option.

= Will this slow down my site? =
Not at all. It does not load scripts on the frontend and is optimized for performance.

= Is this compatible with page builders? =
Yes — 100% compatible with Elementor, Divi, Bricks, Gutenberg, and all modern builders.

= Can I bulk optimize my old images? =
Yes. You can bulk-generate ALT text and bulk-convert images to WebP any time.

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== Screenshots ==
1. Dashboard - Shows All Summary Stats
2. Missing ALT Manager - Shows images without ALT text
3. Convert to WebP - Converts images to WebP


== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
- Initial release.
- Alt text, captions, and descriptions.
- WebP conversion with bulk tool.
- Missing ALT manager.
- Media Library integration.
- Settings panel and performance optimizations.