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Overview
The node integrates with the Recraft v3 AI service to perform various image-related operations, including removing backgrounds from images. Specifically, the Remove Background operation takes an input image and processes it to remove its background, returning the resulting image either as a URL or base64-encoded data.
This operation is useful in scenarios such as preparing product photos for e-commerce by isolating items, creating marketing materials with transparent backgrounds, or any workflow requiring background removal without manual editing.
Example use case:
You have a batch of product images with complex backgrounds and want to automatically extract the products on a transparent background for consistent presentation on your website.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Input Image | Name of the binary property containing the image file to process. |
| Response Format | Format of the response: either a URL pointing to the processed image or base64 JSON data. |
Output
The output contains a JSON field with the processed image data depending on the selected response format:
- If URL is chosen, the output JSON includes a URL string where the background-removed image can be accessed.
- If Base64 JSON is chosen, the output JSON contains the image encoded as a base64 string.
No binary data output is directly returned by this node; instead, the image is provided via JSON fields.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for authenticating with the Recraft v3 AI service.
- The node expects the input image to be provided as binary data in a specified property (default "data").
- The node uses internal helper functions to validate and convert binary data before sending it to the API.
Troubleshooting
- Invalid or missing input image: Ensure the binary property name matches the actual input data property containing the image.
- Unsupported image format or corrupted data: The node expects valid image binary data; verify the input image is correctly formatted and accessible.
- API errors: Errors from the Recraft API (e.g., authentication failure, rate limits) will be surfaced as error messages. Check API credentials and usage limits.
- Response format issues: If the response format is set incorrectly or the downstream system cannot handle base64 JSON, switch to URL format.
- Large images or slow processing: Large images may increase processing time or cause timeouts; consider resizing images before input.
Links and References
- Recraft AI official website (for more details about the API and capabilities)
- n8n documentation on working with binary data
- General info on background removal techniques
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