Clipdrop - Image Variator

Create variations of existing images using Clipdrop's AI model. This feature leverages Clipdrop's advanced AI technology to generate creative variations while maintaining the essence of your original image.

Image Upload Requirement

Before using this API, you must first upload your image using the Asset API. The imageUrl parameter should contain the file path returned from the Asset API upload response.

📖 See Asset API documentation for details on how to upload images.

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 IMAGE_VARIATOR
model	string	Yes	AI model identifier. Must be clipdrop
imageUrl	string	Yes	Path to uploaded image file (from Asset API)

Code Examples

cURL

curl --location 'https://api.1min.ai/api/features' \
--header 'API-KEY: <api-key>' \
--header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
--data '{
"type": "IMAGE_VARIATOR",
"model": "clipdrop",
"promptObject": {
  "imageUrl": "images/2025_10_26_05_43_42_184_cat.png"
}
}'

JavaScript

fetch('https://api.1min.ai/api/features', {
method: 'POST',
headers: {
  'Content-Type': 'application/json',
  'API-KEY': 'YOUR_API_KEY'
},
body: JSON.stringify({
  type: 'IMAGE_VARIATOR',
  model: 'clipdrop',
  promptObject: {
    imageUrl: 'development/images/sample_image.jpeg'
  }
})
})

Python

import requests

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

data = {
"type": "IMAGE_VARIATOR",
"model": "clipdrop",
"promptObject": {
  "imageUrl": "images/2025_10_26_05_43_42_184_cat.png"
}
}

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

Interactive Playground

API Playground

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

AI Model *Clipdrop

Image URL *

Path to the uploaded image file (obtained from Asset API)

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": "IMAGE_VARIATOR",
  "model": "clipdrop",
  "promptObject": {
    "imageUrl": "development/images/sample_image.jpeg"
  }
}'

Response Format

{}

Use Cases

• Creative Design: Generate alternative versions of artwork and designs
• Content Creation: Create diverse visual content for marketing campaigns
• Art Exploration: Explore different artistic interpretations of your images
• Prototyping: Quickly generate visual alternatives for design concepts
• Social Media: Create varied content for different platforms and audiences

Tips for Best Results

1. Image Quality: Use clear, high-resolution input images for optimal results
2. Subject Focus: Images with clear, well-defined subjects work best
3. Composition: Well-composed images with good lighting produce better variations
4. File Format: Upload images in JPEG or PNG format through the Asset API
5. Content Type: Clipdrop works well with various content types including photos, illustrations, and artwork

Notes

• Clipdrop generates 1 high-quality variation per request
• The model excels at maintaining the original image's composition while adding creative variations
• Processing time is typically faster than other AI models
• All generated variations are unique and original interpretations
• Best results are achieved with clear, well-lit input images