Background Eraser
Background Eraser helps in flawless background removal with exceptional accuracy.
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import requests
import base64
# Use this function to convert an image file from the filesystem to base64
def image_file_to_base64(image_path):
with open(image_path, 'rb') as f:
image_data = f.read()
return base64.b64encode(image_data).decode('utf-8')
# Use this function to fetch an image from a URL and convert it to base64
def image_url_to_base64(image_url):
response = requests.get(image_url)
image_data = response.content
return base64.b64encode(image_data).decode('utf-8')
# Use this function to convert a list of image URLs to base64
def image_urls_to_base64(image_urls):
return [image_url_to_base64(url) for url in image_urls]
api_key = "YOUR_API_KEY"
url = "https://api.segmind.com/v1/background-eraser"
# Request payload
data = {
"image": image_url_to_base64("https://segmind-sd-models.s3.amazonaws.com/display_images/background-eraser-ip.png"), # Or use image_file_to_base64("IMAGE_PATH")
"return_mask": True,
"invert_mask": False,
"grow_mask": 0,
"base64": False
}
headers = {'x-api-key': api_key}
response = requests.post(url, json=data, headers=headers)
print(response.content) # The response is the generated image
Attributes
upload your input image
Check this to obtain the mask as the output.
Refers to inverting the mask.
Selectively expand image regions
min : 0,
max : 50
Base64 encoding of the output image.
To keep track of your credit usage, you can inspect the response headers of each API call. The x-remaining-credits property will indicate the number of remaining credits in your account. Ensure you monitor this value to avoid any disruptions in your API usage.
Resources to get you started
Everything you need to know to get the most out of Background Eraser
Background Eraser
Background Eraser is a cutting-edge background removal AI model which shows exceptional accuracy, efficiency, and versatility in separating foreground from background. This powerful tool is trained on a meticulously curated dataset encompassing diverse categories, which makes the background eraser model to deliver superior results across various content creation use-cases.
Here's what makes Background Eraser model the perfect background removal partner for your projects:
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Unmatched Precision: Background Eraser meticulously separates foreground objects from their backgrounds, ensuring clean and precise cutouts.
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Blazing Speed: It operates with exceptional efficiency, saving you valuable time and resources during high-volume content creation.
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Genre-Bending Versatility: The model can seamlessly to diverse image types, consistently delivering flawless results.
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