Shiuli: New app delivers AI-generated image descriptions

A new app, Shiuli, has been released that significantly simplifies the creation of image descriptions.

Alt text is a key accessibility component, but it's often omitted because writing it takes time. This is precisely where Shiuli comes in. The app helps users quickly draft an initial image description.

You select an image, generate alt text, adjust it if necessary, and then use it directly. The interface is deliberately minimalist and easy to understand.

Works with shortcuts and sharing

A major advantage of Shiuli is its modular design. Alt text can be generated not only within the app itself, but also via shortcuts, visual intelligence, or the share extension. This allows Shiuli to be used virtually anywhere without having to actively open the app.

The name Shiuli comes from a night-blooming jasmine species that grows in both India and Berkeley. This connection is also reflected in the floral app icon, which was intentionally designed as a calm and easily recognizable trademark.

Accessible and intuitive

Shiuli is designed from the ground up as a direct app. At its core is the generation of alt text as a single action that can be used system-wide. This allows the app to seamlessly support modern Apple technologies and makes accessibility easier than ever before.

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