Description
Easy Alt Import Lite is the fastest way to bulk update ALT texts in your WordPress Media Library using a simple CSV file. Perfect for SEO optimization, accessibility compliance, and e-commerce stores with many product images.
Upload, preview, select, and apply your changes — with one-click undo if needed. The plugin is lightweight, secure, and fully compliant with WordPress coding standards.
For the Pro version and full documentation, visit FTMPUB.ch — direct download, support, and extra features.
Highlights
- Bulk CSV import — update only the ALT text field
- Preview interface — compare current vs. new ALT before applying
- Selective import — choose which images to process
- Auto-separator detection — comma (
,) and semicolon (;) - Template generator — CSV prefilled with your image IDs
- Backup & restore — undo the last optimization in one click
- Performance-safe limits — up to 10,000 rows per file, 5 MB max
- Security-first — nonces, capability checks, CSV-injection protection
- Internationalization — proper translator comments and text domain
- 100% free — no lock-in
Who is it for?
- WooCommerce stores with hundreds of product images
- Photographers and bloggers improving on-page SEO
- Any site aiming for better image accessibility
- Agencies managing multiple client sites
CSV Format
Your CSV must contain exactly two columns (case-insensitive):
- ID — WordPress attachment ID (numeric)
- ALT — The new ALT text for that image
Example (international/comma):
ID,ALT
123,Handmade ceramic mug on wooden table
Example (French/semicolon):
ID;ALT
123;Mug en céramique sur table en bois
How It Works
- Download the CSV template from Easy Alt Import in the admin menu.
- Open the file in Excel/LibreOffice/Numbers or any text editor.
- Edit only the ALT column; keep IDs unchanged.
- Save as CSV (UTF-8 recommended).
- Upload the CSV, preview, select, and apply your changes.
- If needed, Undo the last optimization.
Support
Need help or want the Pro version with extra features?
👉 Easy Alt Import Pro on FTMPUB.ch
Screenshots
CSV import preview interface — Select images, compare current and new ALT texts before applying changes. 
Main plugin dashboard — Download templates, upload your CSV, and launch bulk optimization. 
Successful optimization message with undo option — Confirmation notice and ability to revert changes in one click.
Installation
Automatic Installation
- In the WordPress admin, go to Plugins Add New.
- Search for “Easy Alt Import Lite”.
- Click Install Now, then Activate.
Manual Installation
- Download the plugin ZIP.
- Go to Plugins Add New Upload Plugin.
- Upload the ZIP and click Activate.
FAQ
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What file types are supported?
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CSV and TXT (UTF-8 recommended). The plugin auto-detects comma and semicolon separators.
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What are the limits?
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Maximum 5 MB per file and up to 10,000 rows per CSV (for safe processing).
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Can I undo the changes?
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Yes. The plugin stores a backup of the previous ALT texts and lets you restore them in one click.
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Is it compatible with WooCommerce?
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Yes. It works with the regular WordPress Media Library, which WooCommerce also uses.
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Does it change captions or descriptions?
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No. The Lite version modifies only the ALT meta (safe and focused).
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Contributors & Developers
“Easy Alt Import Lite” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
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Changelog
2.3.2
- Compliance pass: translator comments added for all placeholder strings
- “Escape late” applied to admin notices and outputs
- Nonce/capability checks reviewed for all actions
- CSV injection hardening and MIME validation
- UI copy updates; preview and stats polishing
2.3.1
- Minor fixes and code tidy-up
2.3.0
- Performance and stability improvements