Visual Intelligence

Check TransparencyAPI

Scans your media files to confirm whether an alpha channel (transparency) is present, helping you route files before layer composition.

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Three ways to use this tool

REST API

One POST request. Get the result back directly — as an image, video, or JSON depending on the tool.

terminal
curl -X POST https://apiai.me/api/workflow/check-transparency \
     -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
     -F "image=@input.jpg" \
     -F "field=has_transparency" \
     -F "image=VALUE" \
     -F "sample_percent=10" \
     -F "threshold=250"
     --output result.png

Dashboard Playground

Test this tool visually before writing any code. Upload an image, set parameters, and see the result live. When it looks right, copy the auto-generated curl command and paste it into your app.

  1. Open the dashboard → API Toolbox
  2. Find Check Transparency and click it
  3. Upload your input and adjust parameters
  4. Copy the curl command and ship
Open Dashboard →

Batch Processing

Process hundreds of images at once without writing a loop. Upload a CSV with one row per item, set your parameters, and download the results as a ZIP when they're done.

  1. Open the dashboard → Batches
  2. Select Check Transparency
  3. Add your content and start the batch
  4. Download results ZIP when complete
Go to Batches →

Parameters

Name Type Required Description Default / Options
field string optional metadata field name to write (default: has_transparency
image string required image input —
sample_percent string optional % of edge pixels that must be transparent (default: 10) 10
threshold string optional Alpha threshold for 250

Ready to integrate?

Get an API key, test Check Transparency in the dashboard, and copy the curl command.

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