Remove Advanced Background from Google Drive Images

For Google Drive, this workflow automatically removes backgrounds from images uploaded to your drive, enhancing them with customizable padding and color options. It efficiently processes multiple images, ensuring they are saved in a specified folder with a transparent or colored background. Ideal for streamlining image editing tasks, it saves time and improves productivity by automating the background removal process.

7/8/2025
16 nodes
Complex
manualcomplexsplitoutgoogle driveeditimagesticky notegoogledrivetriggersplitinbatchesadvancedapiintegrationlogicconditional
Categories:
Complex WorkflowManual TriggeredCloud Storage & File ManagementCreative Design Automation
Integrations:
SplitOutGoogle DriveEditImageSticky NoteGoogleDriveTriggerSplitInBatches

Target Audience

This workflow is ideal for:
- E-commerce businesses looking to enhance product images by removing backgrounds for a cleaner presentation.
- Photographers who want to automate the process of editing images for clients.
- Marketers who need visually appealing images for advertising campaigns without spending excessive time on manual edits.
- Content creators who frequently upload images and require quick background removal to maintain aesthetic quality.
- Graphic designers who want to streamline their workflow by integrating image editing directly with Google Drive.

Problem Solved

This workflow addresses the challenge of time-consuming background removal from images. It automates the process by:
- Monitoring Google Drive for new images.
- Downloading the images automatically.
- Removing backgrounds efficiently using the Photoroom API.
- Adding customizable padding and output size options.
- Re-uploading the edited images back to Google Drive, saving users valuable time and effort.

Workflow Steps

  • Watch for new images: The workflow begins by monitoring a specified Google Drive folder for new image uploads.
    2. Download Image: When a new image is detected, it is downloaded to the workflow for processing.
    3. Get Image Size: The size of the downloaded image is retrieved to determine the appropriate processing method.
    4. Split Image Size: The image size information is split to facilitate conditional processing based on user preferences.
    5. Check Output Size Method: The workflow checks whether to keep the input size or apply a fixed output size based on user configuration.
    6. Remove Background: Depending on the selected method, the workflow either uses a fixed size or the original size to remove the background via the Photoroom API.
    7. Upload Picture to Google Drive: The processed image is then uploaded back to Google Drive with a new name indicating that the background has been removed.

    • Customization Guide

    Users can customize this workflow by:
    - Adjusting the Google Drive folder: Change the folder to watch for new images to fit your specific needs.
    - Modifying background settings: Change the background color, padding, and output size to match your branding requirements.
    - API Key Configuration: Input your Photoroom API key in the Config node to authenticate requests.
    - Image Processing Options: Choose between keeping the original image size or enforcing a fixed size for output, depending on the desired result.
    - Adding additional nodes: Enhance the workflow by integrating other services or editing features, such as adding text or filters to images before uploading.