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Shopify product image workflow

WriteAlt for Shopify

Generate alt text for Shopify product images, process catalog media in bulk, convert to WebP, compress large files, and rename assets for SEO.

Install from the Shopify App Store Explore integrations

A WriteAlt account and API key are required for AI generation.

Shopify featured image showing before and after product image cards with generated descriptive alt text
See the before-and-after result of generating clear, descriptive alt text for product images.
  • Shopify Admin workflow
  • Product image focused
  • Optimize on upload

Product image work inside Shopify Admin

Manage alt text, image formats, compression, and filenames from the Shopify tools you already use.

130+languages supported
5alt text writing styles
Bulkcatalog image actions

Bulk alt text generation

Select product images that need descriptions and save the results back to Shopify.

Automatic upload actions

Choose whether new product images are generated, converted, compressed, or renamed on upload.

WebP conversion

Convert supported product images to WebP as part of the store media workflow.

Compression thresholds

Set the file-size limit and quality level for larger product images.

SEO file renaming

Give product images clearer filenames based on their generated descriptions.

Shopify Admin controls

Manage settings, bulk media, and optimizer actions in Shopify Admin.

Set up once, then work through the catalog

Choose your defaults and return to the catalog whenever products or images need attention.

1

Install the app

Add WriteAlt to Shopify and connect your WriteAlt account.

2

Choose your defaults

Set the language, writing style, compression, conversion, and naming options.

3

Select product media

Filter by alt text status, then choose one image or a larger catalog batch.

4

Generate and optimize

Save the alt text to Shopify and apply the image actions your store needs.

Start with the bulk-media overview, then see the Shopify Admin settings, product image list, and optimizer screens.

WriteAlt Shopify app settings with account, automation, and image optimizer defaults
Shopify settingsConnect your account and choose generation, conversion, compression, and naming defaults.
WriteAlt Shopify bulk alt text media view with product image grid
Bulk alt text mediaReview product images, filter missing alt text, select media, and generate in bulk.
WriteAlt Shopify image optimizer view with product image grid and statuses
Image optimizerFind images that need WebP conversion or compression and optimize selected files.

Questions about Shopify

Here are the details most teams check before getting started.

Does WriteAlt save generated text back to Shopify?

Yes. Generate alt text for selected product images and save the results back to your Shopify store.

Can Shopify images be processed automatically?

Yes. You can enable automatic generation, WebP conversion, compression, and image renaming for new uploads.

Is there a free Shopify plan?

Yes. The free plan includes 25 credits to get started with WriteAlt.

Make Shopify image work easier.

Generate alt text, improve image SEO, and keep your existing workflow moving.

Install from the Shopify App Store