GPT Image 1 - Background Replacer

Replace and transform image backgrounds using natural language descriptions with OpenAI's GPT Image 1 model. This premium background replacement solution leverages advanced AI vision to understand scenes, maintain subject integrity, and generate photorealistic or artistic backgrounds that seamlessly integrate with your subjects.

Endpoint

POSThttps://api.1min.ai/api/features

Request Headers

Field	Value
API-KEY	`<api-key>`
Content-Type	`application/json`

Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`type`	string	Yes	Feature type identifier. Must be `BACKGROUND_REPLACER`
`model`	string	Yes	AI model identifier. Must be `gpt-image-1`
`promptObject`	object	Yes	Configuration object containing background replacement parameters

Prompt Object Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Default
`imageUrl`	string	Yes	Path to the source image for background replacement	-
`prompt`	string	Yes	Description of desired background scene (max 4000 characters)	-
`size`	string	Yes	Output image dimensions	`1024x1024`
`n`	number	Yes	Number of images to generate (1-10)	1
`quality`	string	No	Quality level of the generated background	`medium`
`output_format`	string	No	Output format for the processed image	`png`
`output_compression`	number	No	Compression level (0-100, higher = better quality)	85

Size Options

Size	Description
`1024x1024`	Square format (1:1)
`1024x1536`	Portrait format (2:3)
`1536x1024`	Landscape format (3:2)

Quality Options

Quality	Description	Use Case
`low`	Faster processing, good quality	Quick previews, iterations
`medium`	Balanced quality and speed	Standard workflows, most projects
`high`	Maximum detail and realism	Professional work, final outputs

Output Format Options

Format	Description	Best For
`png`	Lossless format with transparency support	Professional use, highest quality
`jpeg`	Compressed format	Web optimization, smaller files
`webp`	Modern format with superior compression	Web applications

Code Examples

cURL
JavaScript
Python

curl -X POST "https://api.1min.ai/api/features" \
-H "API-KEY: <api-key>" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
  "type": "BACKGROUND_REPLACER",
  "model": "gpt-image-1",
  "promptObject": {
    "imageUrl": "development/images/2025_12_04_18_03_51_184_cat.png",
    "prompt": "professional studio background with soft gray gradient, subtle lighting from top-left, minimalist and clean aesthetic",
    "size": "1024x1024",
    "n": 1,
    "quality": "high",
    "output_format": "png",
  }
}'

fetch('https://api.1min.ai/api/features', {
method: 'POST',
headers: {
  'Content-Type': 'application/json',
  'API-KEY': 'YOUR_API_KEY'
},
body: JSON.stringify({
  type: 'BACKGROUND_REPLACER',
  model: 'gpt-image-1',
  promptObject: {
    imageUrl: 'development/images/2025_12_04_18_03_51_184_cat.png',
    prompt: 'professional studio background with soft gray gradient, subtle lighting from top-left, minimalist and clean aesthetic',
    size: '1024x1024',
    n: 1,
    quality: 'high',
    output_format: 'png',
  }
})
})
.then(response => response.json())
.then(data => console.log(data));

import requests

url = "https://api.1min.ai/api/features"
headers = {
"Content-Type": "application/json",
"API-KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY"
}

data = {
"type": "BACKGROUND_REPLACER",
"model": "gpt-image-1",
"promptObject": {
  "imageUrl": "development/images/2025_12_04_18_03_51_184_cat.png",
  "prompt": "professional studio background with soft gray gradient, subtle lighting from top-left, minimalist and clean aesthetic",
  "size": "1024x1024",
  "n": 1,
  "quality": "high",
  "output_format": "png",
}
}

response = requests.post(url, headers=headers, json=data)
print(response.json())

Interactive Playground

API Playground

https://api.1min.ai/api/features

AI Model *

Source Image URL *

Path to the source image for background replacement

Background Description *

Describe the new background you want (max 4000 characters)

Image Size *

Dimensions of the output image

Number of Images *

Number of variations to generate (1-10)

Quality Level

Quality level affects detail and credit cost

Output Format

Format of the output image

Output Compression

Compression level (0-100, higher = better quality)

Generated cURL Command:

curl -X POST "https://api.1min.ai/api/features" \
  -H "API-KEY: <your-api-key>" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
  "type": "BACKGROUND_REPLACER",
  "model": "gpt-image-1",
  "promptObject": {
    "imageUrl": "development/images/2025_12_04_18_03_51_184_cat.png",
    "prompt": "professional studio background with soft gray gradient, subtle lighting from top-left, minimalist and clean aesthetic",
    "size": "1024x1024",
    "n": 1,
    "quality": "high",
    "output_format": "png"
  }
}'

Response Format

{
"aiRecord": {
  "uuid": "b1g2r3m4-v5e6-7890-abcd-ef1234567890",
  "userId": "user-12345",
  "teamId": "team-67890",
  "teamUser": {
    "teamId": "team-67890",
    "userId": "user-12345",
    "userName": "Jane Designer",
    "userAvatar": "https://example.com/avatar.jpg",
    "status": "ACTIVE",
    "role": "ADMIN",
    "creditLimit": 100000000,
    "usedCredit": 250000,
    "createdAt": "2025-01-01T00:00:00.000Z",
    "createdBy": "SYSTEM",
    "updatedAt": "2025-01-15T14:00:00.000Z",
    "updatedBy": "SYSTEM"
  },
  "model": "gpt-image-1",
  "type": "BACKGROUND_REPLACER",
  "metadata": null,
  "rating": null,
  "feedback": null,
  "conversationId": null,
  "status": "SUCCESS",
  "createdAt": "2025-01-15T14:00:00.000Z",
  "aiRecordDetail": {
    "promptObject": {
      "imageUrl": "development/images/2025_12_04_18_03_51_184_cat.png",
      "prompt": "professional studio background with soft gray gradient, subtle lighting from top-left, minimalist and clean aesthetic",
      "size": "1024x1024",
      "n": 1,
      "quality": "high",
      "output_format": "png",
    },
    "resultObject": [
      "development/images/2025_01_15_14_00_30_001_background_replaced.png"
    ],
    "responseObject": {}
  },
  "additionalData": null,
  "temporaryUrl": "https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/asset.1min.ai/development/images/2025_01_15_14_00_30_001_background_replaced.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=EXAMPLE_CREDENTIAL&X-Amz-Date=20250115T140000Z&X-Amz-Expires=604800&X-Amz-Signature=example_signature&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject"
}
}

Use Cases

Professional Photography & Portraits

Studio Backgrounds: Create professional studio settings with gradient or solid color backgrounds
Environmental Portraits: Place subjects in specific locations or environments
Headshot Enhancement: Transform casual photos into professional headshots
Consistency: Maintain uniform backgrounds across photo series
Virtual Backgrounds: Create custom backgrounds for video conferencing assets

E-commerce & Product Photography

Product Isolation: Replace cluttered backgrounds with clean, professional settings
Lifestyle Contexts: Place products in realistic usage environments
Brand Consistency: Apply branded backgrounds across product catalogs
Seasonal Themes: Update product photos with seasonal or holiday backgrounds
A/B Testing: Generate multiple background variations for testing

Marketing & Advertising

Campaign Customization: Adapt imagery for different markets with location-appropriate backgrounds
Brand Integration: Replace backgrounds with branded environments
Mood Creation: Set specific atmospheres that align with campaign messaging
Social Media: Create platform-optimized backgrounds for different channels
Localization: Customize backgrounds for regional or cultural contexts

Creative & Artistic Projects

Fantasy Scenes: Place subjects in imaginative or impossible environments
Artistic Styles: Generate artistic or stylized backgrounds
Conceptual Photography: Create conceptual images with specific thematic backgrounds
Portfolio Development: Showcase subjects in diverse settings
Story Telling: Create narrative contexts through background replacement

Real Estate & Interior Design

Property Staging: Replace empty or outdated backgrounds with modern settings
Virtual Staging: Add contextual backgrounds to architectural elements
Before/After Visualization: Show transformation possibilities
Client Presentations: Present design concepts in various environments
Marketing Materials: Create compelling property marketing images

Endpoint​

Request Headers​

Parameters​

Prompt Object Parameters​

Size Options​

Quality Options​

Output Format Options​

Code Examples​

Interactive Playground​