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title: "Image operations | Customer's Canvas Hub"
canonical: "https://customerscanvas.com/docs/hub/admin-guide/settings/image-operations/"
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# Image operations

> :::important
> This feature is available only upon request. To enable it in your account, contact [our support team](https://customerscanvas.com/company/contact).
> :::

In the **Image operations** section, you can connect external AI-driven services to automate image processing tasks within your tenant. 

![Image operations in BackOffice.](./images/settings-image-operations.png)

You can configure and manage the following types of image operations:

* **Generate by text** — Connects services that generate new images based on text prompts.
* **Remove background** — Connects services that automatically isolate the main subject and remove the background from images.
* **Upscale** — Connects services that increase image resolution while preserving visual quality.
* **Vectorize** — Connects services that convert raster images (such as PNG or JPEG) into vector formats.

## Connecting services

To enable AI processing for an operation type, you must connect an external service provider and configure its credentials.

![Add service dialog.](./images/settings-image-operation-services.png)

## Common configuration steps

1. Locate the operation type you want to configure and click **Add service**.
2. In the **Service** drop-down list, select the provider.
3. In the **API key** box, enter your provider credentials. Refer to the [specific operation section](#supported-providers-by-operation-type) for supported providers and key formats.
4. Optional. In the **Usage limits** section, specify rate limits to control API consumption and prevent unexpected costs. You can set the maximum number of allowed requests for the following periods:
   * **10 minutes**
   * **Hour**
   * **24 hours**
   
   *Note: Leave these boxes empty to allow unlimited requests.*
5. Click **Save**.

:::note
If no services are added to an operation type, the corresponding AI feature remains unavailable to users in the editor applications.
:::

## Supported providers by operation type

### Generate by text

| Provider | API key format example |
| :--- | :--- |
| **OpenAI** | `sk-proj-abc123XYZ...` |
| **Picsart** | `p9X7v...` |

### Remove background

| Provider | API key format example |
| :--- | :--- |
| **Picsart** | `p9X7v...` |
| **RemoveBg** | `ak_example123abc...` |
| **CutoutPro** | `cpro_key987xyz...` |

### Upscale

| Provider | API key format example |
| :--- | :--- |
| **Picsart** | `p9X7v...` |

### Vectorize

| Provider | API key format example |
| :--- | :--- |
| **Vectorizer.AI** | `vai_key456lmn...` |