Generate descriptive video alt text
Use AI analysis of available video thumbnails to create relevant alt text for Shopify product videos.
Shopify video SEO and accessibility metadata
Video SEO Alt Tags File Names
Generate descriptive alt text and display names for Shopify-hosted product videos using AI-assisted thumbnail analysis and controlled fallback rules.
Free
plan available
Test three video optimisations free. Paid plans currently start at $4.95 USD per month. Billing is handled through Shopify.
- AI-assisted alt text for Shopify-hosted videos
- Bulk processing and automatic optimisation options
- Fallback rules and optional video display names
Video alt text
Create useful descriptions from thumbnails
Bulk optimisation
Process existing product videos together
Fallback control
Cover videos without suitable thumbnails
Display names
Replace generic video labels on the top plan
Give Shopify-hosted videos more useful metadata.
Use thumbnail analysis, bulk processing and merchant-controlled fallbacks to reduce repetitive media editing while keeping the final metadata reviewable.
Improve video display names
Create more descriptive video display names on the Pro + Video Names plan instead of leaving media with generic labels.
Optimise existing videos in bulk
Process existing Shopify-hosted product videos together rather than editing each media item manually.
Use controlled fallback rules
Choose a store name, product title or custom fallback when a suitable video thumbnail is unavailable for analysis.
From unlabelled video to reviewed metadata
Choose the appropriate plan, configure fallbacks, sync supported videos and review the generated changes before relying on them.
Open the setup guide-
Install the app
Install Video SEO Alt Tags File Names from the Shopify App Store and review its access to products and Shopify files.
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Choose how AI processing is provided
Use the free test, select the Bring Your Own Key plan or choose a managed-AI plan that does not require your own OpenAI API key.
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Configure fallback text
Decide what the app should use when a video does not have a suitable thumbnail for AI analysis.
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Sync, review and optimise
Sync Shopify-hosted videos, run the optimisation and review the resulting metadata in the activity log and Shopify admin.
Simple pricing
Test three videos free, then choose how AI is provided.
Use your own OpenAI key for the lowest paid tier, choose managed AI without an API key, or add AI-generated video display names on the highest plan.
Free, BYOK and managed AI plans
Free plan available- Free: three video optimisations
- $4.95/month: unlimited generation with your own OpenAI key
- $9.95/month: managed AI and priority processing
- $14.95/month: managed AI plus video display names
Frequently asked questions
Video SEO Alt Tags File Names FAQ
Does the app work with YouTube or Vimeo embeds?
No. The app is designed for videos hosted within Shopify, including product media and supported Shopify files. It cannot write metadata to externally hosted YouTube or Vimeo videos.
What can descriptive video alt text help with?
Descriptive metadata can provide useful context for accessibility tools and help search systems understand the subject of supported video media. It does not by itself guarantee accessibility compliance, rankings, indexing or traffic.
Is my OpenAI API key stored securely?
On the Bring Your Own Key plan, the documentation states that API credentials are encrypted at rest using AES-256 encryption, decrypted server-side only when required for a request and not logged in plain text. You can update or remove the key through the app settings.
Can I test the app for free?
Yes. The current free plan includes three video optimisations so you can test the workflow before selecting a paid subscription.
Will the app slow down my storefront?
The optimisation work is handled through Shopify's backend rather than by loading a customer-facing JavaScript library. As with any app, test your storefront after installation and monitor performance through your normal quality checks.
Can I edit the generated text?
Yes. Review generated changes in the app's recent activity and edit supported media metadata through Shopify admin when you want to refine the wording.
How quickly will search engines recognise the changes?
There is no guaranteed timetable. Search engines decide when to recrawl a page and whether to use its updated metadata. Timing can vary according to crawl frequency, site quality, internal linking and other technical signals.
What happens if I uninstall the app?
Metadata already written to supported Shopify media is intended to remain after uninstalling. Automatic processing for newly added videos and access to the app workflow will stop.
Improve Shopify video metadata
Give product videos descriptions that people and machines can understand.
Install the app, test three Shopify-hosted videos and review the generated alt text before choosing a paid workflow.
Test three videos free