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Automating the Removal and Replacement of Image Backgrounds

by imgixJune 16th, 2023

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Image background removal and replacement can be a powerful tool for reducing visual distractions. By replacing the background with a solid color, gradient, or more relevant image, you can create a more visually appealing experience and increase visitors’ purchasing intent. With the imgix Rendering API, you can easily transform images at scale without development hassle.

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Why are image background removal and replacement important?

Image background removal can be a powerful tool for reducing visual distractions and drawing attention to the most critical elements of your images. By replacing the background with a solid color, gradient, or more relevant image, you can create a more visually appealing experience

and increase visitors’ purchasing intent.

For example, if you're an online fashion brand looking to showcase your latest line of products, removing a busy background and focusing solely on the products can create a more cohesive product gallery. Or perhaps you're a car dealership looking to feature a specific model in a showroom. With image background removal and replacement, you can replace the showroom image with a photo of the city of your dealership.

How to get started with image background removal and replacement using Imgix

Image background removal and replacement are easy and reliable using the Imgix API. This feature is currently available to customers on the Enterprise plan. To start a trial or get a demo, please get in touch with us at [[email protected]](mailto: [email protected]).

Once you have access, you can use the bg parameters as follows:

bg-remove=true: to remove the background on your image
bg=: to fill the background with either a solid color or a gradient

Remove the image background and display the new asset in a web-friendly format

Replace the image background with a solid color

Replace the image background with another picture

To replace the background with another image, it’s as simple as adding the watermark parameters in the mix. In the example below, we use a picture of Paris as the base image. We then overlay an image of the girl as a watermark, remove her background, and set the watermark width, padding, and alignment. The final result is her smiling in front of the Arc de Triomphe.

Once the image background is removed or replaced, you can use any of our other 150 parameters as you normally would. With the Imgix Rendering API, you can easily transform images at scale without development hassle. We can't wait to see how you'll use this new functionality to create stunning images.