Image Generator – AI Featured Image, Thumbnail and Automatic Image Creator for WordPress
| 开发者 |
beautifulplugins
kawsarahmedr |
|---|---|
| 更新时间 | 2026年6月14日 18:05 |
| PHP版本: | 7.4 及以上 |
| WordPress版本: | 7.0 |
| 版权: | GPLv2 or later |
| 版权网址: | 版权信息 |
详情介绍:
- Generate AI images from a custom prompt using OpenAI DALL·E 3 (your own API key) — right inside the block editor.
- Auto-generate featured images from reusable image templates whenever a post, page, or custom post type is saved without one.
- Insert AI-generated images straight into Image and Media & Text blocks while you write.
- Set a Featured Image with a single click from the new AI Featured Image sidebar panel.
- Inside the block editor (on demand): generate an image while you're writing and drop it straight into an Image block, a Media & Text block, or set it as the post's Featured Image.
- Automatic on publish (hands-off): when a post or page has no featured image, the plugin picks one of your saved templates and renders a custom thumbnail using the post title, your brand colors, fonts, and overlay images.
- Higher search rankings: Google rewards visually rich content with better placement in search results and Google Discover.
- Better click-through rates: posts with attractive thumbnails get noticeably more clicks from search results, archive pages, and category listings.
- More social shares: Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, and Pinterest all use the featured image when someone shares your URL. No featured image = no preview = fewer clicks.
- Pinterest traffic: pin-worthy custom images can drive long-tail referral traffic for years.
- Brand consistency: reusable templates keep every post on-brand without hiring a designer.
- Improved Core Web Vitals: properly attached, optimized featured images load predictably and avoid layout shift.
- Bloggers who publish daily and never want to think about featured images again.
- News sites and magazines that need every article to have a thumbnail.
- WooCommerce stores that need product placeholder images.
- Affiliate marketers who want unique hero images for every roundup post.
- Agencies and freelancers managing multiple client sites.
- Membership and learning platforms that publish lots of lessons.
- Anyone who has ever shipped a post with a missing or generic thumbnail.
安装:
- Go to Plugins → Add New in your WordPress admin.
- Search for "Image Generator" by BeautifulPlugins.
- Click Install Now, then Activate.
- Download the plugin ZIP file.
- Upload the
artificial-image-generatorfolder to/wp-content/plugins/. - Activate Image Generator through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
- Go to Image Generator → Image Templates and create at least one template (background color, text color, dimensions, optional overlay).
- (Optional) Open Image Generator → Settings and add your OpenAI API key to enable AI prompt-based generation.
- (Optional, more secure) Define the API key in
wp-config.phpinstead:define( 'AIMG_API_KEY', 'sk-your-key-here' ); - Done. Generate from the block editor, or just publish a post and let the plugin handle it.
屏幕截图:
常见问题:
Do I need an API key to use this plugin?
No — only for AI prompt-based generation. Template-based image creation, including the automatic featured image on publish, runs entirely on your own server using PHP's built-in GD library. No external services, no API calls, no recurring costs.
Which AI image generation service is supported?
Out of the box, the plugin calls OpenAI's DALL·E 3 API. Developers can swap the endpoint, model, or request body via the aimg_generate_endpoint and aimg_generate_request_body filters — so you can point it at compatible services (Stability AI, self-hosted SDXL via a compatible proxy, etc.).
How much does AI image generation cost?
You pay OpenAI directly for usage. As of 2026, DALL·E 3 standard images cost roughly $0.04 per generation. The plugin itself is free; you only pay your AI provider for the prompts you trigger.
Where is my OpenAI API key stored?
By default, it's stored in the aimg_settings option in the WordPress database. For maximum security, define AIMG_API_KEY in wp-config.php instead — the settings UI will detect the constant and disable the input field, so the key never sits in the database.
Will this plugin generate featured images for existing posts?
Automatic generation only fires when a post is saved without a featured image. For existing content, open the post in the block editor and use the AI Featured Image panel to generate one on demand. Bulk generation across the entire site is on the roadmap.
Does it work with the Gutenberg block editor?
Yes. The block editor integration is the plugin's flagship feature. You'll find the ✨ button on Image and Media & Text block toolbars and a dedicated AI Featured Image panel in the document sidebar.
Does it work with the Classic Editor, Elementor, Divi, Beaver Builder, or Bricks?
The on-demand generation modal is built for Gutenberg. Automatic featured image generation works with every editor, because it hooks into the WordPress save_post action — so Classic Editor, Elementor, Divi, Beaver Builder, Bricks, and any other builder all benefit from auto-generated thumbnails.
Does it work with WooCommerce products?
Yes. Both the automatic generation and the editor integration apply to any public post type that supports featured images, including WooCommerce products, downloads, courses, and custom post types from third-party plugins.
Does it work with SEO plugins like Yoast SEO, Rank Math, and All in One SEO?
Yes. Generated images are stored as standard Media Library attachments with proper alt text, so SEO plugins can read them, expose them in Open Graph and Twitter Card tags, and include them in sitemaps.
Will it slow down my site?
No. Image rendering uses PHP's GD library (already loaded) and only runs when a post is saved without a featured image — or when you explicitly trigger it from the editor. There's no background polling, no cron jobs, and no frontend overhead.
Is it compatible with multisite?
Yes. Each site on the network can configure its own templates and API key.
Is the plugin GDPR-friendly?
Template-based generation runs entirely on your server, nothing leaves your site. AI prompt-based generation sends only the prompt you type to OpenAI; no visitor data, post content, or personal information is transmitted unless you put it in the prompt.
Can I translate the plugin?
Yes. The plugin is fully translation-ready with a bundled .pot file. Both PHP and JavaScript strings are translatable.
How can I report a bug or request a feature?
Use the plugin support forum on WordPress.org. We read every post.
更新日志:
- New: Added image generation in the Media Library via the "Generate Image" button, allowing users to create images without opening a post or page.
- New: Added updated plugin screenshots to the WordPress.org plugin page.
- Enhance: Improved template editor with live preview and better color contrast checks.
- Fix: Resolved a few minor issues.
- Compatibility: Tested up to WordPress 7.0.
- New: Full block editor (Gutenberg) integration — toolbar button on Image and Media & Text blocks, plus an AI Featured Image panel in the document sidebar.
- New: Generate images directly inside the editor from a saved template or a custom AI prompt.
- New: AI image generation via OpenAI DALL·E 3 (configurable API key, swappable endpoint and model via filters).
- New: REST API endpoints (
aimg/v1/generate,aimg/v1/templates) with capability and nonce checks for headless and automation use. - New:
AIMG_API_KEYPHP constant for storing the API key outside the database. - New: Featured-image generation now supports every public post type, including WooCommerce products and custom post types.
- Fix: Resolved minor bugs in the template image generation pipeline.
- Compatibility: Tested up to WordPress 6.9.
- New: Unlimited image templates with custom styles, dimensions, and overlay images.
- Fix: Compatibility issues with the latest WordPress release.
- Enhance: Faster image generation with reduced server load.
- Initial release.