What is ButterflyAPI?

ButterflyAPI is a visual AI transformation platform that provides access to cutting-edge AI models for image generation, image transformation, video generation, and image processing. Developers can integrate AI capabilities into their applications with simple REST API calls.

What AI models does ButterflyAPI use?

ButterflyAPI uses state-of-the-art diffusion models and neural networks for generative AI tasks including text-to-image generation, image-to-image transformation, AI video generation, background removal, super resolution upscaling, and more.

How much does ButterflyAPI cost?

ButterflyAPI uses a pay-per-use credit system. New users get 100 free credits. Credits can be purchased in packs starting from £4.99, or through monthly subscriptions. There are no hidden fees and credits never expire.

Can I generate AI videos with ButterflyAPI?

Yes, ButterflyAPI offers AI video generation APIs that can create videos from images. Our video generation models can produce 5-10 second AI-generated videos from a single input image.

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Visual Automation

Make Integration

Build visual workflows with HTTP modules. Copy-paste configurations for instant setup.

Open Make Get API Key

HTTP Module Configuration

Base setup for all ButterflyAPI requests

// Make HTTP Module Configuration
// Add "HTTP" → "Make a request" module

URL: https://butterflyapi.com/api/v1/run
Method: POST

Headers:
┌─────────────────┬──────────────────────────────┐
│ Name            │ Value                        │
├─────────────────┼──────────────────────────────┤
│ Authorization   │ Bearer YOUR_API_KEY          │
│ Content-Type    │ application/json             │
└─────────────────┴──────────────────────────────┘

Body type: Raw
Content type: JSON (application/json)

Request content:
{
  "api": "background-remove",
  "imageUrl": "{{1.url}}"
}

Parse response: Yes

Quick Start Guide

Create New Scenario

Go to Make → Scenarios → Create a new scenario

Add Trigger Module

Add your trigger (Google Drive, Shopify, Airtable, Webhook, etc.)

Add HTTP Module

Search "HTTP" → Select "Make a request" → Configure with settings above

Handle Output

Use outputUrl in next module to save/update the processed image

Complete Scenario Templates

Google Drive Auto-Processor

Automatically process images uploaded to a specific folder

Google Drive: Watch FilesHTTP: ButterflyAPIGoogle Drive: Upload File

Scenario Setup:
1. Google Drive → Watch Files in a Folder
   - Folder: /Images/Raw
   - Watch: New files only

2. HTTP → Make a request
   - URL: https://butterflyapi.com/api/v1/run
   - Method: POST
   - Headers: Authorization: Bearer {{API_KEY}}
   - Body: {
       "api": "image-enhance",
       "imageUrl": "{{1.webContentLink}}"
     }

3. HTTP → Get a file
   - URL: {{2.outputUrl}}

4. Google Drive → Upload a File
   - Folder: /Images/Processed
   - File name: processed_{{1.name}}
   - Data: {{3.data}}

API Quick Reference

Copy these JSON bodies into your HTTP module

Background Remove

{"api": "background-remove", "imageUrl": "{{url}}"}

Upscale 2x

{"api": "upscale", "imageUrl": "{{url}}", "scale": 2}

Cartoon (Pixar)

{"api": "cartoon", "imageUrl": "{{url}}", "style": "pixar"}

Image Enhance

{"api": "image-enhance", "imageUrl": "{{url}}"}

Face Restore

{"api": "face-restore", "imageUrl": "{{url}}"}

Video Generation

{"api": "video-gen", "prompt": "...", "duration": "5s"}

Need help with Make scenarios?

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