WordPress Image Importer — Prepare New Images for Upload

Import New Images into
WordPress, Done Right.

Rename to SEO slugs, convert to WebP, compress, scale to max dimensions, strip EXIF metadata, and generate AI alt text, captions & descriptions — all in one batch. Export a ZIP + CSV ready for the IKAI Media Importer plugin.

5 Tools in 1 Converts to WebP AI SEO Metadata 100% Private

⚙ Import Settings

Configure once — applies to all images

Processing
Strip EXIF Metadata Remove GPS, camera data, timestamps
Use AI SEO Filenames Rename files using AI-generated slugs
AI SEO Generation
Generate AI SEO Data Filenames, alt text, captions, descriptions

Free key at aistudio.google.com — 1,500 req/day free

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Drop New Images Here
JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, HEIC — up to 50 files at once
Your images are ready for WordPress
Download the prepared images ZIP and the SEO metadata CSV. Use the free IKAI Media Importer WordPress plugin — "Import New Images" tab — to upload files and set all metadata in one batch.
Download IKAI Importer Plugin
Simple Process

From Raw Photos to WordPress-Ready

Five steps. No software. No uploads. Runs entirely in your browser.

1
Configure Settings
Set your industry, target keywords, SEO focus, and Gemini API key once. These apply to every image in the batch.
2
Drop Your New Images
Drag and drop up to 50 new images — JPG, PNG, WebP, or HEIC. These are images you want to add to your WordPress media library for the first time.
3
Prepare All
One click converts to WebP, compresses, scales to max dimensions, strips EXIF, generates AI SEO filenames, alt text, captions, and descriptions.
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Download ZIP + CSV
Download the prepared images as a ZIP and the SEO metadata as a CSV file. Both are formatted specifically for the IKAI Media Importer plugin.
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Import with IKAI Plugin
Use the "Import New Images" tab in the IKAI Media Importer plugin. Upload the ZIP and CSV — the plugin adds images to your media library with all metadata applied automatically.
Why Use IKAI Image Importer

Five Optimizations.
One Workflow.

WebP Conversion
Converts all images to WebP — the modern format that delivers 25–35% smaller files than JPEG at the same visual quality. Better Core Web Vitals, faster page loads.
Smart Compression
Compress images by up to 80% with adjustable quality. Scale down oversized images to a max dimension so WordPress doesn't store unnecessarily large originals.
EXIF Metadata Removal
Strips GPS location, camera model, serial number, copyright info, and timestamps before upload. Protects privacy and reduces file size by an additional 5–15%.
AI SEO Filenames
Gemini Vision AI analyzes each image and generates descriptive, keyword-rich filenames based on your industry and target keywords — replacing IMG_4821.jpg with something Google can actually read.
WordPress SEO CSV Export
Exports a CSV with filename, alt text, title, caption, description, and focus keyword for every image. The IKAI plugin reads this CSV and applies all metadata on import — zero manual entry.
100% Private
All processing happens locally in your browser. Images are never uploaded to any server. Only the Gemini API call sends a small thumbnail for analysis — your full-resolution files stay on your device.
Which Tool Do I Need?

Importer vs. Optimizer

Two tools, two different jobs — both work with the same IKAI plugin.

🆕 Image Importer This Tool
For adding new images to WordPress that don't exist in your media library yet. Converts, compresses, and prepares fresh images for first-time upload with full SEO metadata.
🔄 WordPress Image Optimizer
For replacing existing images already in your WordPress media library. Optimizes your current media files and rewrites all URLs so nothing breaks. Open Optimizer →
Questions

Frequently Asked

The Optimizer is for replacing images already in your WordPress media library — it rewrites all URLs so nothing breaks. The Importer is for adding brand-new images that don't exist in WordPress yet. Use the Importer when uploading new photos for a new page, blog post, or project.
WebP delivers 25–35% smaller files than JPEG at equivalent visual quality, and 50–80% smaller than PNG. All modern browsers support it. Smaller images = faster page loads = better Core Web Vitals scores = better Google rankings. Since these are new uploads, there are no existing URLs to preserve, so WebP is always the right choice.
Only if you want AI-generated SEO metadata (filenames, alt text, captions, descriptions). You can get a free key at aistudio.google.com — the free tier allows 1,500 requests per day and 10 per minute. If you skip AI, the tool still converts, compresses, scales, and strips EXIF — you just fill in the SEO fields manually.
No. All conversion, compression, scaling, and EXIF stripping happens locally in your browser using the Canvas API. If AI SEO is enabled, a small compressed thumbnail (max 512px) is sent to the Gemini API for analysis — your full-resolution files never leave your device.
Download the IKAI Media Importer plugin and install it in WordPress. Go to the "Import New Images" tab, upload your ZIP and CSV, then click Import. The plugin adds each image to your media library as a proper WordPress attachment with all the SEO metadata (alt text, title, caption, description) applied automatically — no manual entry needed.
JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, and HEIC/HEIF (iPhone photos). HEIC files are converted via the browser's native image decoding. All formats can be converted to WebP, JPG, or PNG on output.

Already Have Images in WordPress?

Use the IKAI WordPress Image Optimizer to replace and optimize your existing media library images — rewrites all URLs so nothing breaks.

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