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      Removing Image Backgrounds Using AI

      How to use AI in Plytix to remove the background from images, individually or in bulk

      In Plytix, transforming your images is quick and simple. With AI edits, you can automatically remove the background from your images in one click. You can apply this to a single image or process multiple images at once, so your product catalog stays consistent and channel-ready. In this article, you will learn how to remove backgrounds from single images or in bulk and track your recurring AI processes for better visibility.

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      Removing Image Backgrounds

      Managing AI Image Jobs

      Frequently Asked Questions

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      Removing Image Backgrounds

      You can edit your images with AI individually or in bulk. 

      To edit a single image: 

      1. Select an image from the All assets page. (You can also edit the image directly from its asset detail page)
      2. Click the "AI images" (🪄) iconRemoving Image Backgrounds Using AI-13. In the modal, choose "Remove background"
      4. To generate the result, click "Generate Preview"

      ℹ️ This action consumes AI credits. 

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      5. To save the results, click "Create Asset" 

      This will create a copy of your original asset with the applied edits. The original image is not overwritten and remains unchanged. 

      To remove the background from multiple images at once:

      1. Head to the “All Assets” page
      2. Choose the images you want to edit.
      3. In the bulk actions menu, click "AI images"
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      Follow the same steps to generate your transformed images and save them to your library.

      Managing AI Image Jobs 

      Depending on how many images you’re transforming at once, your AI progress may continue running in the background after you’ve saved your edits. 

      You can continue working in Plytix while your new images are processed. In the meantime, you can:

      • Track progress: You can monitor active jobs in the "Process Queue" section through the "Activity Log" button.

      • Cancel jobs: To stop an AI bulk image transformation that is currently running, click “Cancel” in the Process Queue.Removing Image Backgrounds Using AI-4

      • Review results: Once the process is complete, you’ll get an in-tool notification. Check the newly generated assets to make sure they meet your quality standards.

      Frequently Asked Questions

       

      Will AI overwrite my original images?

      No, AI edits will not overwrite your images.  AI-generated image transformations are saved as new assets. Original images remain unchanged. 

      What happens if some images fail to process?

      Failures may occur due to low image quality or unsupported formats. You can retry the transformation or contact our support team at help@plytix.com

      Can I apply AI edits to any image?

      Yes, you can edit images using AI for all the image formats supported in Plytix. Check out all our  supported file types. Please note that only image files can be edited with AI in Plytix. Currently, remove background only supports standard product images. 

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