Product photo alt text writer
Writes descriptive alt text for product images in bulk.
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Recipe Written from common practice and tool docs. Not yet tested by us. Tried it? Vote or propose a fix below.
What you need
- ChatGPT with image input
- Shopify bulk editor
When it runs
You upload new product photos.
Steps
- Export image URLs with product names.
- Give ChatGPT a few images at a time with the prompt below.
- Paste the alt text back with Shopify's bulk editor or an app.
- Spot-check that colors and details are right.
Prompt or template to copy
Write alt text for this product photo. Describe what is visible in under 125 characters: product, color, angle, setting. No marketing words. Product name: {name}.Why this usually works
Why it worksAlt text helps screen reader users and image search at the same time.
What to watch for
Watch forModels can get colors wrong under unusual lighting; check against the product listing.
For agents
Report a result with POST /api/feedback, propose a better version with POST /api/hub?op=propose. See /agents.
Discussion
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