Why Filenames Matter
Image filenames are an important SEO signal. Google uses filenames to understand image content, especially when crawling new images. A descriptive filename like ‘fresh-organic-strawberries.jpg’ provides more context than ‘IMG_4521.jpg’.
Best Practice
Use lowercase letters, hyphens to separate words, and keep filenames descriptive but concise (3-5 words).
How It Works
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AI Analysis
The AI analyzes your image content and generates a relevant, SEO-friendly filename.
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Preview Suggestion
Review the suggested filename before applying. You can edit it manually if needed.
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Apply & Update
When you apply the change, the plugin renames the file and updates all references in your content.
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URL Redirect
Optional: Create 301 redirects from old URLs to preserve any existing backlinks.
Page Builder Support
AI Image SEO updates image URLs in popular page builders when renaming files:
- Gutenberg (WordPress Block Editor)
- Elementor
- Visual Composer / WPBakery
Divi & Beaver Builder
Support for Divi Builder, Beaver Builder, and additional page builders is available in AI Image SEO Pro.