The Intelligent
Joomla Alt Text Extension.
Automate your Media Manager, Articles, and K2 content. Generate missing alt texts via Bulk Alt Text Generator or on upload. ADA, EAA & WCAG 2.1 compliant.
✓ 50 Credits/Month Free • No Credit Card • 5 Min Setup
Features for Professionals
Auto Alt Text on Upload
Upload images to the Media Manager as usual. The extension instantly generates the matching alt text in the background. No additional click needed.
Bulk Media Scan
Analyze thousands of existing images with one click. Perfect for relaunch or closing SEO gaps before the EAA deadline. Email notification when done.
Articles, K2 & Custom Fields
The extension recognizes images in articles, K2 content, category headers, and custom fields. Automatically optimized for Google AND screen readers.
Joomla Multi-Language Support
Your website is multilingual? Perfect. Generate alt texts in the language of each language version. 25+ languages supported, integrated with Joomla’s native Language Manager.
SEO & Compliance in One
Alt texts optimized for Google AND screen readers. Automatically EAA (EU) & ADA (USA) compliant. WCAG 2.1 AA standard. +22% more traffic from image search.
Joomla 4, 5 & 6 Native
Fully compatible with Joomla 5.x and 6.x Uses modern Joomla APIs and the new Media Manager interface. Also compatible with older Joomla 4.x installations.
+22% More Traffic from Google Image Search
Joomla websites with optimized alt texts rank better in image search – that’s over 20% of web traffic. Our AI integrates keywords naturally, without keyword stuffing.
ADA & EAA Compliant
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) has been in effect since June 28, 2025 in all EU countries. In the USA, ADA lawsuits threaten (4,500+ in 2024). Missing alt texts = legal risk. With AutoAlt.ai, you’re safe worldwide.
Installed in 5 Minutes
1. Download Extension
Download the extension from the Joomla Extensions Directory (JED) or install directly via ‘Install from Web’ in the Joomla backend.
2. Enable & API Key
Enable the extension under Extensions > Manage. Create a free AutoAlt.ai account (50 free credits/month) or log in—your API key is set automatically, so you can start using the plugin immediately.
3. Done!
Your images in Media Manager, articles, and K2 content are now automatically optimized. Use ‘Bulk Alt Text Generator’ for existing media.
Compatible with Your Stack
What Joomla Users Say
Finally an extension that understands K2 content! All our news articles now have perfect alt texts. SEO traffic increased by 28%.
The EAA deadline stressed us out. With AutoAlt.ai, all images were compliant in 2 days. German support was super helpful.
Been using Joomla since version 1.5. AutoAlt is the best SEO extension in years. Works with my old Joomla 4 shop with VirtueMart too.
The extension works reliably and exactly as described. It generates alt text for all images automatically, saving me a lot of time. Setup was uncomplicated, and the integration into Joomla is very smooth. I especially value the multilingual support, as it helps with my international sites. A very useful tool for SEO and accessibility.
Transparent AI Processing
For alt text generation, we use leading AI models from OpenAI and Google (Gemini). Only image data is transmitted – no personal data, no EXIF metadata, no user data. webAufstieg GmbH as German contract partner provides a DPA on request.
Start Free
The extension is free. Get 50 credits/month free – forever. No credit card required.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Joomla Extension
Yes! The extension is fully compatible with Joomla 4.x, 5.x, and 6.x. We regularly update for new Joomla releases.
Absolutely! The extension recognizes and optimizes images in articles, K2 content, category headers, and custom fields. Not just the Media Manager.
Yes! Use the bulk scan function. 5,000 images? Let it run overnight – you’ll get an email when done.
Yes! The AI automatically integrates relevant long-tail keywords based on image content and context. Texts are optimized for Google AND screen readers – SEO + accessibility in one.
Yes! Fully compatible with JCE and other popular editors. Images inserted via JCE are automatically optimized.
Yes! The extension also optimizes product images in VirtueMart and HikaShop. Perfect for Joomla-based online stores.
The generated alt texts meet the WCAG 2.1 AA standard and thus the requirements of EAA (Europe), BFSG (Germany), and ADA (USA). Legally secure worldwide.
webAufstieg GmbH is a German company from Aalen. For AI analysis, we use OpenAI and Google – only image data is transmitted, no personal data or metadata. DPA available on request.
The extension itself is free (available in JED). You only pay for generated alt texts: 50 credits/month free, then from €19/month. No credit card needed for the free plan.
25+ languages: German, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Japanese, Chinese, and more. Perfectly integrated with Joomla’s Language Manager.
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