Frequently Asked Questions

Everything about automating image creation: formats, integrations, pricing, and workflows.

Popular questions

Basics What is an image automation API? The 60-second explanation. Pricing Is there a free image automation API? 50 credits, no card. Methods How do I generate images in bulk? One template, many images.

Getting Started

What is an image automation API? How an API turns one template into thousands of images from data. › What is the difference between an image automation API and AI image generation? When to render from templates and when to generate from prompts. › What is template-based image automation? Design a layout once and change only the data to scale. › Is there a free image automation API? What the free tier includes and how credits work. ›

Formats & Output

What formats can the API output? Render PNG, JPG, WebP, and PDF from the same template. › Can I generate PDFs with an image automation API? Single and multi-page PDFs for certificates, invoices, and tickets. ›

Methods & Usage

How do I generate images from templates via API? The three steps from template to a hosted image URL. › How many images can I generate per month? How render credits and plan limits work. › Can I generate images without writing code? Use no-code tools or a spreadsheet instead of the API. › How do I generate an image from JSON? Send a JSON body of layer values to the render endpoint. › How do I generate images in bulk? Loop a dataset through one template, one image per record. ›

Integrations

How do I integrate an image automation API with Make.com? Render from a Make scenario using the native module. › How do I integrate an image automation API with n8n? The verified Templated node, plus an HTTP Request fallback. › Which image automation APIs work with Shopify? Connect through Zapier, Make, or Shopify webhooks. › Can I generate images from a Canva design? Import a Canva design and automate it at scale. ›

How image automation works

STEP 1

Design a template

Build a layout in the editor and mark the layers you want to change, such as text, images, and colors.

STEP 2

Send your data

POST a JSON object with your template ID and the new values from any app, spreadsheet, or workflow.

STEP 3

Get your image

The API returns a hosted image or PDF URL in seconds, ready to use anywhere.

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