4-Step Pipeline
Chain four API calls
Generate, edit, upscale, and remove backgrounds — chain four API calls into one automated workflow. Each step returns a URL you can pass to the next.
AI Image Editor $5 Free Credits
Build complete AI image editing pipelines with one API: text-to-image (FLUX-2 Klein), image-to-image editing (Qwen Image Edit, FLUX-2 Klein), upscaling, and background removal. Full pipeline from ~$0.01, powered by deAPI's decentralized GPUs at 20× lower cost.
Image editing
Why deAPI for AI image editing?
deAPI's image editing pipeline chains four open-source endpoints — text-to-image (FLUX-2 Klein, Z-Image), image-to-image (Qwen Image Edit, FLUX-2 Klein), upscaling (2×–4×), and background removal — behind one unified API. With decentralized GPU infrastructure, the complete generate-edit-upscale-rmbg workflow runs from ~$0.01 per image, up to 20× lower than SaaS image editing tools. Whether you're automating e-commerce catalogs, scaling marketing assets, or shipping in-app design tools, deAPI makes the full pipeline programmable. Check the full list.
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AI-Powered Editing
Two img2img models
Qwen Image Edit for precise text-instructed modifications, FLUX-2 Klein for creative transformations and multi-image compositing — two img2img models for any editing need.
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Low Cost
~$0.01 per pipeline
Full editing pipeline from ~$0.01. Decentralized GPUs keep image editing affordable at any scale — pay only for the steps you call, no monthly SaaS subscription.
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Open-Source Models
No vendor lock-in
No vendor lock-in. FLUX, Qwen, and dedicated upscale / rmbg models — swap anytime as better ones emerge. One key, one billing account, every modality of the pipeline.
Four Steps to a Perfect Image
Each step is a separate API call — compose them into any workflow
What it does
Create any image from a text description. Photorealistic photos, illustrations, product mockups, marketing visuals — describe it and the AI generates it. FLUX-2 Klein delivers high-quality results in seconds.
API workflow
Single POST to /images/generations with your prompt, model, and dimensions. Receive a download URL with the generated image. Use prompt enhancement for optimized results automatically.
Available Models
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FLUX-2 Klein Text → Image
Fast, high-quality photorealistic images
from $0.00141/img
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Z-Image Text → Image
Alternative model for stylized images
from $0.00248/img
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Prompt Enhancement AI Boost
Optimize prompts for better image generation
What it does
Increase image resolution by 2× to 4× while preserving and enhancing details. AI upscaling adds realistic texture, sharpens edges, and removes artifacts — perfect for marketing assets and print.
API workflow
POST to /img-upscale with the image URL and scale factor. Receive a high-resolution version of the image. Works with any image source.
Available Models
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AI Upscaler 2× – 4×
AI-powered resolution enhancement with detail preservation
from $0.003/image
What it does
Modify existing images using AI. Two approaches: Qwen Image Edit for precise text-instructed edits, FLUX-2 Klein for creative transformations with style transfer and multi-image compositing.
API workflow
POST to /images/edits with input image(s) and text prompt. Qwen uses text instructions for targeted edits; FLUX-2 Klein supports up to 3 input images for style transfer and compositing.
Available Models
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Qwen Image Edit Img → Img
Instruction-based editing, 256–1024px, up to 50 steps
from $0.002/edit
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FLUX-2 Klein Img → Img
Style transfer, up to 1536px, multi-image compositing (3 inputs)
from $0.00659/edit
What it does
Instantly remove backgrounds from any image with pixel-perfect accuracy. Handles complex edges like hair, fur, and transparent objects. Output a clean PNG with transparent background, ready for compositing.
API workflow
POST to /images/background-removals with image URL. No configuration needed — the model automatically detects and removes the background.
Available Models
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Background Removal Instant
Pixel-perfect background removal with transparency
from $0.003/image
E-Commerce & Product
Generate product photos, remove backgrounds for catalogs, upscale images for high-resolution listings. Automate thousands of product images with consistent quality.
Marketing & Content
Create social media visuals, ad creatives, and marketing assets at scale. Edit existing images with AI, generate variations, and produce campaign-ready content without a design team.
Industries
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E-Commerce Retail
Product photos, catalog backgrounds, listing images
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SaaS & Apps B2B
In-app image editing, avatar generators, design tools
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Media & Publishing Creator
Editorial images, social media, blog illustrations
See the Image Editing Pipeline in Action
Watch how deAPI chains text-to-image, editing, upscaling, and background removal into a single pipeline. From prompt to production-ready image in seconds.
- Full pipeline from ~$0.01 per image
- Four API calls, fully automatable
- Webhook delivery — no polling needed
- Free tier available
- No credit card required
Start editing images with AI
in under a minute
Chain four API calls and ship production-ready images — no SaaS subscription, no design team
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
deAPI offers a full image editing pipeline: FLUX-2 Klein and Z-Image for text-to-image generation, FLUX-2 Klein and Qwen Image Edit for image-to-image editing, dedicated models for image upscaling (up to 4×), and background removal. All accessible through a single unified API.
The complete pipeline is extremely affordable: image generation from $0.00141 (FLUX-2 Klein), image-to-image editing from $0.002 (Qwen Image Edit) or $0.00659 (FLUX-2 Klein), upscaling from $0.003, and background removal from $0.003. A full generate-edit-upscale-remove-bg workflow costs roughly $0.01.
Qwen Image Edit is ideal for precise edits — it uses a text instruction to modify specific parts of an image (e.g., "change the shirt to red"). Supports 256–1024px and up to 50 inference steps for maximum quality. FLUX-2 Klein offers img2img with style transfer and supports up to 1536px and multi-image compositing (up to 3 input images). Choose Qwen for targeted edits, FLUX-2 Klein for creative transformations.
Yes. Each endpoint returns a URL to the result image, which you can pass directly to the next step. For example: generate with /images/generations, edit with /images/edits, upscale with /images/upscales, and remove background with /images/background-removals. Automate the full chain with webhooks.
FLUX-2 Klein supports 256–1536px (step 16) for both text-to-image and image-to-image. Qwen Image Edit supports 256–1024px. Image upscaling can increase resolution by 2× to 4×. Background removal works with any input size.
Unlike SaaS platforms that charge monthly subscriptions, deAPI is pay-per-use with no subscription. You get full API access to open-source models, complete control over every parameter, and pay only for what you use. Decentralized GPU infrastructure keeps costs up to 20× lower than centralized providers.