How to Generate Alt-text for Hundreds of Product Images Automatically

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Automate alt-text for product images with Summrly — AI-powered, SEO-friendly descriptions at scale

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We'll guide you through 5 simple steps to create your first content topic:

Choose a topic - The main subject you want to create content about
Add keywords - Terms your audience searches for
Set brand details - Tell us about your business
Select template - Choose your content layout
Start creating - Generate your first content

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Published on: | Author: Summrly Team

Fix Image SEO in Minutes — Generate Alt-Text for Hundreds of Product Photos

You’ve uploaded hundreds of product images, but most lack alt-text. That hurts accessibility and SEO — Google can’t “see” your images without it. Manually writing alt-text for every photo is tedious and slow. What if you could generate accurate, keyword-rich alt-text for every product image — automatically?

With Summrly, you can. Enter your product details or image list, and our AI generates descriptive, SEO-friendly alt-text — so your images rank in Google Images and your site becomes more accessible.

Why a Content-First Website Solves This

Most e-commerce sites skip alt-text or use generic “image_001.jpg” — missing out on traffic and inclusivity. A content-first approach means Summrly starts with the product as a topic, then generates alt-text that describes the imageandincludes relevant keywords (e.g., “woman wearing blue organic cotton dress in garden”). This improves image search rankings, boosts accessibility for screen readers, and supports overall SEO.

Step-by-Step Guide

Create Your First Topic – Enter a product (e.g., “men’s hiking boots”) as your core topic.
Set Up Your Content Focus – Define the image type: lifestyle, on-model, or product close-up.
Add Keywords – Summrly suggests phrases like “black waterproof hiking boots on trail” or “lightweight trail shoes for men.”
Brand Details – Add your tone (adventurous, premium, eco-conscious) for consistent branding.
Complete Setup – AI generates descriptive alt-text for each image variation — ready to upload to your site.

Enter your first product below and let Summrly generate alt-text for all its images in seconds — then scale to your entire catalog.

Case Study: Fashion Brand Doubled Google Images Traffic

An online clothing store had 2,000+ product images but no alt-text. They used Summrly to generate descriptive, keyword-rich alt-text for every photo. Within 5 weeks, their traffic from Google Images doubled, and accessibility compliance improved. They updated their site via CSV import — no manual work required.

FAQs

Can I generate alt-text for thousands of images?
Yes. Upload a product list or CSV — Summrly generates alt-text for every image associated with each item.
Is the alt-text SEO-friendly?
Yes. Each description includes primary keywords and natural language — optimized for search and screen readers.
Can I customize for different image types?
Absolutely. Specify if it’s a lifestyle shot, flat lay, or model image — AI adapts the description.
Do I need to write it myself?
No. All alt-text is AI-generated and editable — tweak for accuracy or brand voice.
Will this help my SEO?
Yes. Alt-text helps Google index images, improves accessibility, and can drive traffic from image search.

Stop leaving image SEO on the table. Start making every photo work for you — fast and at scale.

With Summrly, your next alt-text is just one product away. Enter your product now and generate in minutes.