SEO HERO AI Alt Text Generator
Product Update October 2026
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By
Mike
- Updated: November 5, 2026
- 15 min read
-
By
Mike
- Updated: November 5, 2026
- 15 min read
More room for your catalog. Less work managing alt text.
This month’s SEO HERO updates focus on everyday catalog work: finding your preferred language and refreshing image data before bulk generation. Plus, November brings a planned permanent increase in image allowances on two paid plans—without a price increase.
Coming in November: More images at the same price
Give your next collection more coverage. Monthly image allowances are set to increase permanently on these plans:
| Monthly plan | Previous allowance | November allowance |
|---|---|---|
| $15 USD | 500 images | 750 images +50% |
| $35 USD | 2,000 images | 2,500 images +25% |
This is more recurring capacity, not a temporary promotional offer.
For example: A fashion boutique on the $15 plan could cover 250 additional product images each month—room for more seasonal styles, alternate views, and detail shots within the same budget.
Find your alt-text language faster
Searchable language selectors let you find your preferred language without scrolling through the full list. It is a small change that makes configuring generation simpler.
For example: An agency managing beauty stores in different markets can search for each store’s preferred language while setting up its alt-text workflow.
Start bulk generation with refreshed catalog data
A scan-refresh step before bulk generation helps bring your image inventory up to date. An initial scan is also required before generation, reducing the risk of starting from an empty or outdated image list.
For example: A home décor retailer adding a new furniture collection can refresh its catalog data before generating alt text in bulk, helping the workflow account for recently added images.
Recent fixes and polish
- Fixed interrupted bulk alt-text recovery to help merchants finish affected runs.
- Added retries for temporary Auto-Pilot Shopify update failures without regenerating the AI output.
- Fixed removal of AI-generated alt text from images not linked to a product.
- Preserved paid-plan access through the paid-through date after subscription cancellation.
- Removed unnecessary full-store rescans after bulk generation from the Images Alt Text table.
- Added safeguards for excluded terms, formatting artifacts, and previously downvoted alt-text references.
Open SEO HERO from your Shopify admin to explore the refreshed dashboard and review your Live Preview settings.
Hey, I’m Mike Belanger, a business enthusiast with over 15 years of experience in designing, web and app development, business management, digital marketing, customer psychology and optimizing businesses. I love making businesses grow and operate smoother.