--- title: BackgroundErase slug: backgrounderase description: How to integrate BackgroundErase with Make.com docTags: createdAt: 2026-06-04T22:12:52.162Z --- | :inlineImage[]{src="https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/backgrounderase.png" alt="BackgroundErase logo" caption size="50" width="512" height="512"} | Background Erase is an online tool that automatically removes backgrounds from images. Integrating with Make.com allows users to automate image background removal in workflows, streamlining content creation and product photo editing for e-commerce and marketing teams. | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :::hint{type="warning"} This is AI-generated content based on official BackgroundErase documentation. The content may contain mistakes. Please verify important information. If you have questions on vendor documentation, contact [BackgroundErase](https://backgrounderase.com/) directly. ::: # Requirements To use the BackgroundErase app in Make, you must have an active account and an API key, [create your account on BackgroundErase](https://backgrounderase.com/). For subscription, refer to the [BackgroundErase pricing page](https://backgrounderase.com/). # Connect BackgroundErase and Make To get started, you must first create a connection between BackgroundErase and Make, allowing the two services to communicate. ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem **Obtain your API Key in your BackgroundErase account** ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem **Create the connection in Make.** ::: :::: ## Obtain your API Key in your BackgroundErase account Before you create the connection in Make, you should first obtain your **API Key** in your BackgroundErase account. To obtain your **API Key **: ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Navigate to the** account dashboard**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click on the** API Access section**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click the button to generate a new** API key** if one does not already exist. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Copy the** API key** displayed on screen. ::: :::: You will use this value while creating a connection in Make. Because the UI might have changed, the steps you see on your screen might be different, [check the vendor documentation for updates.](https://backgrounderase.com/docs) ## Create the connection in Make :::::WorkflowBlock ::::WorkflowBlockItem [[Log in in your Make](https://www.make.com/en/register) account](https://www.make.com/en/register), add the BackgroundErase module to your scenario, and click **Create a connection. ** :::hint{type="info"} If you add a module with an instant tag, click **Create a webhook**, then **Create a connection.** ::: :::: :::WorkflowBlockItem *Optional: *In the **Connection name** field, enter a name for the connection. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Enter the **authentication credentials** you copied from your BackgroundErase account or follow the on-screen instructions to create the connection. ::: ::::: For detailed information on connecting an application, see **[Connect an application](docId\:SO88FM6pkT0G-adKDDfzZ)** page. # BackgroundErase modules After connecting to the BackgroundErase app, you can choose from a list of available modules to build your scenarios. :::ExpandableHeading ### Make an API call Executes a custom API request to the connected service using your authorized credentials. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Remove background from a file Uploads an image file to BackgroundErase, removes the background, and provides the resulting image with the background erased. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Remove background from an image URL Retrieves an image from a specified public or signed URL, automatically removes its background, and provides the resulting image file for download. ::: # Templates You can look for more templates in [Make's template gallery](https://www.make.com/en/templates), where you'll find thousands of pre-created scenarios. # BackgroundErase resources You can have access to more resources related to this app on the following links - [BackgroundErase website](https://backgrounderase.com/) - [BackgroundErase documentation](N/A) - [BackgroundErase API documentation](https://backgrounderase.com/docs) - [BackgroundErase page on make](https://www.make.com/en/integrations/backgrounderase) *** :::CtaButton{label="Get started for free" externalHref="https://www.make.com/en/register" openInNewTab="true"} :::