Template Configuration

Templates (also called "Dynamic Format") allow you to create consistent alt text formats across your store without using AI credits.

Template Basics

What Are Templates?

Templates are predefined patterns for generating alt text that include variables from your product data. They provide:

• Consistency: Uniform alt text format across your store
• Efficiency: No AI credits required (unlimited usage)
• Customization: Tailor formats to your specific needs

Template Variables

Templates use variables enclosed in double curly braces:

Product Variables

• {{ product_title }}: Product title
• {{ variant }}: Product variant name

Collection Variables

• {{ collection_title }}: Collection name

Blog Variables

• {{ article_title }}: Blog article title

Creating Templates

Default Templates

The app provides default templates for each content type:

• Products: {{ product_title }} {{ variant }}
• Collections: {{ collection_title }}
• Blogs: {{ article_title }}

Custom Templates

To create or modify templates:

1. Go to Settings > Templates tab
2. Select the content type (Products, Collections, Blogs)
3. Enter your custom format using available variables
4. Use the Insert Variable buttons for easy insertion
5. Preview the result with sample data
6. Click Save Settings

Template Examples

Product Templates

{{ product_title }} {{ variant }}

Output: "Winter Jacket Red Large"

Collection Templates

{{ collection_title }}

Output: "Summer Collection 2025"

Blog Templates

{{ article_title }}

Output: "How to Choose the Perfect Jacket"

Real-Time Preview

The Settings page includes a real-time preview feature:

Sample Data

• View example product/collection/blog data
• See actual values that will be used

Generated Alt Text

• Preview the final alt text output
• Verify template formatting before saving
• Ensure variables are correctly placed

Template Application

Manual Application

Apply templates to selected images:

1. Go to Image Optimization Manager
2. Select images you want to optimize
3. Click Batch Auto Format button
4. Templates are applied automatically based on image type

Single Image

Apply template to a single image:

1. In Image Manager, find the image
2. Click Auto Format button
3. Template is applied based on image type (Product/Collection/Blog)

Automation

Set up automated template application:

1. Go to Settings > Automation
2. Enable automation
3. Select auto_format as optimization method
4. Templates will be automatically applied during scheduled runs

Best Practices

Template Optimization

• Keep templates concise (under 125 characters)
• Include most important information first
• Use proper spacing between variables
• Test templates with various products

Content-Specific Templates

Create specialized templates for different scenarios:

• Product with Variants: {{ product_title }} {{ variant }}
• Simple Products: {{ product_title }}
• Collections: {{ collection_title }}
• Blog Articles: {{ article_title }}

Template Maintenance

• Review templates quarterly
• Update as your product catalog changes
• Test new templates on a small batch first
• Monitor alt text quality in search results

Variable Behavior

Empty Variables

If a variable is empty or undefined:

• The variable placeholder is replaced with an empty string
• Extra spaces are automatically trimmed
• Example: {{ product_title }} {{ variant }} with no variant becomes just the product title

Special Characters

Variables automatically handle special characters from Shopify data without requiring escaping.

Quota Usage

Dynamic Format operations use ZERO AI credits

• Unlimited usage on all plans
• No quota restrictions
• Perfect for maintaining consistent alt text across large catalogs