# SmartAlt

> Documentation for SmartAlt

## Default

### Getting started

- [Overview](https://smartalt.mantledocs.com/overview)

### Features

- [Features Overview](https://smartalt.mantledocs.com/features-overview)
- [Generate alt text manually](https://smartalt.mantledocs.com/generate-alt-text-manually): Learn how to manually generate alt text for product images in SmartAlt using the Generate Alt Text screen in Shopify admin.
- [Generate alt text automatically](https://smartalt.mantledocs.com/automate-alt-text-generation): Set up SmartAlt automation in Settings to generate missing alt text in full auto mode, when creating a product, or on collection updates.
- [Include product details in alt text](https://smartalt.mantledocs.com/include-product-details-in-alt-text): Learn how to include vendor name, product title, or specific metafields in SmartAlt alt text from the Settings screen.
- [Adjust alt text length](https://smartalt.mantledocs.com/adjust-alt-text-length): Learn how to change SmartAlt alt text length in Settings using the Alt Text Preferences character limit from 100 to 256 characters.
- [See Usage Reports](https://smartalt.mantledocs.com/usage-reports): View SmartAlt request history, see which products were included, and review generated alt text and request status for each item.

### FAQs

- [FAQs Overview](https://smartalt.mantledocs.com/faqs-overview)
- [What do I do if I've run out of credits?](https://smartalt.mantledocs.com/alt-text-credit-faq): Ran out of SmartAlt alt text credits? Learn how monthly credit refresh works and how to contact support if you need more sooner.
- [How to edit with SmartAlt directly from the product catalogue](https://smartalt.mantledocs.com/filter-products-before-using-smartalt): SmartAlt dashboard has limited filtering. Use Shopify Products filters, then choose “Manage with SmartAlt” to generate alt text for the right items.
- [How to control alt text with Metafields](https://smartalt.mantledocs.com/control-alt-text-with-metafields): Use SmartAlt “Specific metafields” to control which words appear in alt text by product type. Set up metafields and generate consistent alt text.

### Troubleshooting

- [Troubleshooting Overview](https://smartalt.mantledocs.com/troubleshooting-overview)