> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Video SEO Alt Tags FAQ

Everything you need to know about AI-powered video optimization for your Shopify store.

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  <Accordion title="Does this work with YouTube or Vimeo embeds?">
    No. This app is specifically designed for **Shopify-hosted videos** (files uploaded to your Content > Files or Product Media). Shopify allows us to write metadata directly to these files, which is what gives you the massive SEO boost in Google Video search.
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  <Accordion title="Is my OpenAI API key stored securely?">
    **Yes.** If you choose the BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) plan, your key is protected by AES-256 enterprise-grade encryption. It is never accessible in plain text—not even to our engineering team. It is only decrypted server-side at the moment an API call is made on your behalf.
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  <Accordion title="Can I test the Video SEO app for free?">
    Yes! We offer a **"Try Before You Buy"** period that includes **3 free video optimizations**. This allows you to sync your first few videos and verify the SEO metadata is live on your storefront before starting a paid subscription.
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  <Accordion title="Will adding Alt Text slow down my store?">
    **Not at all.** Our app works entirely on the "backend" of Shopify. We update the metadata of the file itself. There is no heavy Javascript library loading on your storefront, so your PageSpeed scores remain 100% unaffected.
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  <Accordion title="How long does it take for Google to see the changes?">
    Once the app generates and saves the Alt Text to your Shopify media, it usually takes **3 to 7 days** for Google to re-crawl your pages and update their video index.
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  <Accordion title="Can I edit the AI-generated text manually?">
    Yes! You can see every change the AI makes in the **Recent Activity** log. If you want to tweak a description, you can do so directly in your Shopify Admin under *Products* or *Files*, and our app will respect your manual changes.
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  <Accordion title="What happens if I uninstall the app?">
    The Alt Text we generated **stays on your videos.** We believe you should own your SEO. If you uninstall, the data remains in Shopify, but you will lose access to automatic optimization for new videos you upload.
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  ### Need Support?

  If you have specific questions about bulk syncing or custom AI rules, our engineering team is ready to help.
  [Contact Amethyst Support](mailto:amethystapps@proton.me)
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