WriteAlt
WriteAlt generates AI-assisted alt text and optimizes images for accessibility, SEO, and site performance.
What WriteAlt is
WriteAlt generates AI-assisted alt text and optimizes images for accessibility, SEO, and site performance. It advertises descriptions in 130+ languages and bulk processing of more than 100 images in parallel. Users can choose Comprehensive, Professional, or Brief styles and add keywords. Imports include CSV or Google Sheets, Dropbox, Google Drive, and Pinterest. Exports include WordPress, Shopify, JSON/XML, ZIP, and CSV. Listed integrations cover WordPress, Shopify, WooCommerce, Wix, Squarespace, DatoCMS, Craft CMS, Drupal, Joomla, Emdash, and HubSpot CMS. Access options include Chrome, Firefox, and Edge extensions, Windows and Linux apps, a Visual Studio Code extension, and a REST API. One generated or regenerated description in one language uses one credit; optimization uses none. Supported files include JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, SVG, AVIF, HEIC, and BMP up to 20MB. A free trial provides 25 credits. Paid plans start at $3.17 a year, billed annually at $3.17 a month.
Good
- Alt text generation in 130+ languages
- Processes 100+ images in parallel
- Multiple writing styles and keyword controls
- Broad CMS integrations and exports
- REST API and desktop applications
Watch out
- No free plan is listed
- Generated results may require review
- Images may reach a third-party AI provider
- 20MB maximum file size
Who it suits
WriteAlt suits creators, developers, and businesses producing accessible image content at scale. It is useful for teams needing bulk processing, CMS publishing, imports, or API access.
Verdict
WriteAlt offers multilingual, batch-oriented alt-text generation with many publishing paths. Check credit use, file limits, and review requirements before automating publication.
Plans and prices
From WriteAlt's own pricing page, checked 5 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free trial | Free | 25 free credits/images · no credit card required |
| Pay As You Go | $3, paid once | 50 credits per pack · One-time; page shows “3 per pack” |
| Bronze | $38 a year | 150 credits · 2.1¢ per image · personal blogs & portfolios · $3.17/mo; billed annually ($38.00/year) |
| Silver | $144 a year | 750 credits · 1.6¢ per image · small businesses · $12.00/mo; billed annually ($144.00/year) |
| Gold | $374 a year | 3,000 credits · 1.0¢ per image · e-commerce & teams · $31.17/mo; billed annually ($374.00/year) |
| Titanium | $758 a year | 8,000 credits · 0.8¢ per image · agencies & multi-client · $63.17/mo; billed annually ($758.00/year) |
| Platinum | $1,430 a year | 15,000 credits · 0.8¢ per image · enterprise & platforms · $119.17/mo; billed annually ($1,430.00/year) |
The facts
Each one read from WriteAlt's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Accuracy limitation
- WriteAlt says results may vary by image and asks users to review generated descriptions before publishing.checked 5 Oct 2001
- Credit rollover and exhaustion
- Unused credits roll over month-to-month on paid plans; free accounts can view history but cannot process new images after credits run out until adding credits.checked 5 Oct 2001
- Credit use
- Generating or regenerating alt text for one image in one language uses one credit; image optimization does not use credits.checked 5 Oct 2001
- File limit
- Supported formats include JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, SVG, AVIF, HEIC, and BMP, with a maximum file size of 20MB.checked 5 Oct 2001
- Imports and exports
- The service supports image imports from CSV or Google Sheets, Dropbox, Google Drive, and Pinterest, and exports to WordPress, Shopify, JSON/XML, ZIP, and CSV.checked 5 Oct 2001
- Integrations
- The integrations page lists WordPress, Shopify, WooCommerce, Wix, Squarespace, DatoCMS, Craft CMS, Drupal, Joomla, Emdash, and HubSpot CMS.checked 5 Oct 2001
- Languages and batch work
- The site advertises alt text generation in 130+ languages and bulk processing of 100+ images in parallel.checked 5 Oct 2001
- Other tools
- WriteAlt lists Chrome, Firefox, and Edge browser extensions, Windows and Linux desktop apps, a Visual Studio Code extension, and a REST API.checked 5 Oct 2001
- Privacy and processing
- The privacy terms say submitted content remains user-owned, images may be sent securely to a third-party AI provider, and that provider may retain image data for up to 60 minutes during ordinary processing.checked 5 Oct 2001
- Product
- WriteAlt generates AI-assisted alt text and offers image optimization for accessibility, SEO, and site performance.checked 5 Oct 2001
- Support
- The contact page lists phone support at +34 624 46 12 29 and an email contact option.checked 5 Oct 2001
- Writing controls
- Users can choose Comprehensive, Professional, or Brief writing styles and add keywords to include.checked 5 Oct 2001
The company
- Maker and audience
- The About page names Salah Eddine Salmi and says WriteAlt aims to help creators, developers, and businesses generate alt text; it gives no headquarters or founding date.checked 5 Oct 2001
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