Description
AI Featured Image Generator is a WordPress plugin that adds a «Generate Featured Image» button to your post editor. When clicked, it uses AI image generation APIs to create a unique featured image based on your post title, selected style, and optional custom prompt.
Features
- Generate featured images using OpenAI Models (GPT Image 1 & GPT Image 1 Mini)
- Custom prompt input for fine-tuning image generation
- Multiple style presets (Realistic, Artistic, Cartoon, Sketch, Watercolor, 3D Render, Pixel Art, Cyberpunk, Fantasy, Anime, Minimalist, Technicolor)
- Configurable image sizes (Square, Portrait, Landscape)
- Output format selection (WebP, PNG, JPEG) with WebP as default
- Image quality control (1-100) for both global settings and individual posts/pages
- AI model selection (GPT Image 1 Standard or GPT Image 1 Mini for faster/cheaper generation)
- Works with both Gutenberg and Classic editors
- Multisite support
- Translation ready
- Option to allow or disallow text, captions, or words in generated images
Requirements
- WordPress 5.8 or higher
- PHP 7.4 or higher
- OpenAI API key
External Services
This plugin connects to OpenAI’s API to generate AI-powered images for your WordPress posts and pages. This service is required for the core functionality of generating featured images.
What data is sent and when:
— Your post title and content are sent to OpenAI’s API when you generate a featured image
— Any custom prompt you provide is sent to the API
— Your OpenAI API key is used for authentication with each request
— Image generation requests are sent to OpenAI’s servers when you click the «Generate Featured Image» button
Service Provider:
This service is provided by OpenAI: Terms of Service, Privacy Policy
Data Usage:
— Your post content and prompts are processed by OpenAI’s AI models to generate images
— Generated images are stored in your WordPress media library
— No personal data is stored by OpenAI beyond what’s necessary for API processing
— You are responsible for ensuring your content complies with OpenAI’s usage policies
Screenshots
Settings page 
Post/page editor meta box 
Generated image preview 
Installation
- Upload the
ai-featured-image-generatorfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to Settings AI Featured Image to configure your API key and other settings
FAQ
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Do I need an API key?
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Yes, you need an OpenAI API key to use this plugin. You can get one by signing up at OpenAI’s website.
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How much does it cost?
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The plugin itself is free, but you’ll need to pay for API usage according to OpenAI’s pricing. Check their website for current rates.
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Can I use a different AI image API?
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Currently, the plugin only supports OpenAI Models. Support for other AI providers may be added in future versions.
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Is there a limit to how many images I can generate?
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The limit depends on your OpenAI API plan and quota. The plugin generates one image per request.
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What styles are available?
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The plugin supports 12 different artistic styles:
— None: No specific style applied
— Realistic: Photographic, lifelike images
— Artistic: Painterly, artistic interpretations
— Cartoon: Animated, cartoon-style images
— Sketch: Detailed sketch drawings
— Watercolor: Beautiful watercolor paintings
— 3D Render: High-quality 3D rendered images
— Pixel Art: Retro pixel art style
— Cyberpunk: Vibrant cyberpunk aesthetic
— Fantasy: Magical fantasy art style
— Anime: Detailed anime/manga style
— Minimalist: Clean, minimalist designs
— Technicolor: Vivid, colorful technicolor style -
What output formats are supported?
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The plugin supports three output formats:
— WebP (Default): Best compression and quality balance
— PNG: Lossless format, good for graphics with sharp edges
— JPEG: Widely compatible, good for photographs -
How does quality control work?
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You can control image quality from 1 (lowest) to 100 (highest):
— Global setting: Set default quality in Settings AI Featured Image
— Per-post control: Override quality for individual post/pages in the metabox
— Higher quality produces larger file sizes but better image detail
— Default quality is set to 90 for optimal balance -
What AI models are available?
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The plugin supports two OpenAI models:
— GPT Image 1 (Standard): Default model with consistent, high-quality results
— GPT Image 1 Mini: Faster and more cost-effective, may produce slightly different results
Reviews
Contributors & Developers
“AI Featured Image Generator” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
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Changelog
1.2.1
- Fixed compatibility issue with Classic Editor plugin
- Improved JavaScript functionality for better editor support
- Enhanced meta box rendering for classic editor compatibility
1.2.0
- Added output format selection (WebP, PNG, JPEG) with WebP as default
- Added image quality control (1-100) for both global settings and individual posts/pages
- Added AI model selection (GPT Image 1 Standard vs GPT Image 1 Mini)
- Updated image sizes to support current OpenAI API specifications
- Enhanced settings page with new quality and model controls
- Improved metabox with quality slider and real-time value display
- Added comprehensive CSS styling for quality controls
- Updated API integration to use quality and model parameters
1.1.0
- Improved UI for a smoother experience
- Fixed bug that forced text on image when the option is selected
- Replaced unfriendly error messages with user-friendly messages
- Updated plugin logo from PNG to SVG
- Added a «none» style option and set it as the default
1.0.4
- Added a loader spinner icon
- Improved UI styling
- Activated the feature on the Pages post type
1.0.3
- Added loader spinner icon
- Improved UI
- Activated feature on Pages post type
1.0.0
- Initial release