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Alt Text IQ
What Alt Text IQ is
Alt Text IQ is a Shopify app that scans product catalogs and prepares image alt text with AI vision. It counts product images, identifies missing or weak descriptions, and lets merchants edit, regenerate, or approve drafts inline. Each generated draft uses one credit per image. Merchants can control tone, language, and keyword strategy. Approved text is written to Shopify’s product.image.alt field through the Admin API, while automatic processing can handle new uploads on Growth and Pro plans. The app runs inside Shopify Admin and uses the store catalog directly. Product image URLs and product context may be sent to Anthropic and OpenAI to create drafts. Starter costs $29 a month for up to 500 products and includes a 7-day free trial. Growth and Pro support larger catalogs, more credits, automatic processing, and recurring SEO impact scans. One-time credit packs are also available. Workflow data is scheduled for deletion 30 days after cancellation or uninstall, subject to stated exceptions.
Who it suits
It suits Shopify merchants managing product-image accessibility text, especially stores that want catalog scanning, review controls, and publishing workflows. Starter targets small catalogs, while Growth and Pro target larger catalogs and ongoing optimization.
What it does well
- Scans catalogs for missing or weak alt text
- Inline editing and approval workflow
- Tone, language, and keyword controls
- Automatic processing for new uploads
- 7-day trial on Starter
What to know first
- No free plan
- Runs only inside Shopify Admin
- Each draft uses one credit per image
- API access is not available
Limits
Starter allows up to 500 products and 500 generation credits per month. Each generated draft costs one credit per image, and unused credits in one-time packs remain available for 365 days.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Pro | 2,000–5,000 products · 5,000 generation credits / mo · Priority generation queue · All Growth features | $199 a month |
| Pack 500 | 500 credits · Credits remain available for 365 days | $19.99, paid once |
| Starter | Up to 500 products · 500 generation credits / mo · Tone, language & keyword settings · 7-day free trial | $29 a month |
| Pack 1,000 | 1,000 credits · Credits remain available for 365 days | $35.99, paid once |
| Growth | 500–2,000 products · 2,000 generation credits / mo · Automatic processing for new uploads · Recurring SEO impact scans | $79 a month |
As alttextiq.ai lists them, read 7 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open Alt Text IQ in Shopify Admin
- Select a monthly plan or one-time credit pack
- Use the 7-day trial when choosing Starter
- Scan the product catalog for image issues
- Set tone, language, and keyword preferences
- Review or regenerate drafts, then approve them for publishing
Verdict
Alt Text IQ provides a catalog-focused workflow for drafting, reviewing, and publishing Shopify image alt text. Its catalog limits, credit usage, and external AI data sharing should be reviewed before choosing a plan.
Questions
How much does Alt Text IQ cost?
Starter is $29 a month, Growth is $79 a month, and Pro is $199 a month. One-time packs cost 19.99 USD for 500 credits or 35.99 USD for 1,000 credits.
Is there a free plan or trial?
There is no free plan. Starter includes a 7-day free trial.
What does each plan support?
Starter supports up to 500 products and 500 monthly credits. Growth supports 500–2,000 products and 2,000 credits, while Pro supports 2,000–5,000 products and 5,000 credits.
Where does Alt Text IQ publish approved text?
Approved drafts are written to Shopify’s product.image.alt field through the Shopify Admin API.
Can it process new uploads automatically?
Yes. Automatic processing for new uploads is included with Growth and Pro.
Which AI providers may receive image information?
Product image URLs and product context can be sent to Anthropic and OpenAI to generate draft alt text.
Facts from Alt Text IQ's own pages
- AI providers
- Product image URLs and product context can be sent to Anthropic and OpenAI to generate draft alt text. · alttextiq.ai, 7 Oct 2026
- Automation
- Automatic processing can handle new uploads as they arrive. · alttextiq.ai, 7 Oct 2026
- Catalog scan
- It counts product images and identifies images with missing alt text or weak descriptions. · alttextiq.ai, 7 Oct 2026
- Data retention
- After cancellation or uninstall, merchant workflow data is scheduled for deletion after 30 days, unless a shorter Shopify redaction request or legal obligation applies. · alttextiq.ai, 7 Oct 2026
- DPA
- A Data Processing Addendum is available on request for merchants needing a written data-processing agreement. · alttextiq.ai, 7 Oct 2026
- Integration
- The product runs inside Shopify Admin and uses the store's catalog directly. · alttextiq.ai, 7 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The pricing page describes Starter for small catalogs, Growth for growing stores, and Pro for larger catalogs and ongoing optimization. · alttextiq.ai, 7 Oct 2026
- Product
- Alt Text IQ scans Shopify product catalogs, drafts alt text with AI vision, and writes approved text back to products. · alttextiq.ai, 7 Oct 2026
- Publishing
- Approved drafts are written to Shopify's product.image.alt field through the Admin API. · alttextiq.ai, 7 Oct 2026
- Review workflow
- Merchants can edit drafts inline, regenerate them, or accept them; generating a draft costs one credit per image. · alttextiq.ai, 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- Email support covers app setup, alt text review, draft publishing, billing, privacy, and data requests. · alttextiq.ai, 7 Oct 2026
- Writing controls
- Merchants can set tone, language, and keyword strategy for generated drafts. · alttextiq.ai, 7 Oct 2026
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