Delete Background and Vectorize Midjourney Images with Free AI Tools for PoD (Print On Demand)
TLDRThis video tutorial demonstrates how to enhance AI-generated images for Print On Demand (PoD) products using free online tools. It addresses common issues like non-transparent backgrounds and low resolution in mid-journey images. The host guides viewers through the process of background removal with Clipping Magic and vectorization with Vectorizer.ai, before showing how to prepare the image for PoD sites using Inkscape. The goal is to create high-resolution, vectorized artwork suitable for merchandise like T-shirts, ensuring sharp, vivid designs without gradients or watermarks.
Takeaways
- π¨ AI image generators create impressive images suitable for merchandise and books, but they have limitations with background transparency and image size.
- πΌοΈ Mid-journey images typically lack a transparent background and are small in size, usually around a thousand pixels wide and 72 DPI.
- π For Print On Demand (PoD) sites like Amazon, the desired image size is 4,000-5,000 pixels wide and 300 DPI for high-quality printing on products like T-shirts.
- π οΈ Clipping Magic is a free online tool that can be used to remove the background from images, which is a crucial step for PoD products.
- π Vectorizer.ai is a free beta tool that can vectorize images, turning them into scalable shapes that maintain quality at any size.
- π Inkscape is a free software that can be used to edit and export images with the correct size and resolution for PoD sites.
- π The video provides a step-by-step guide on using these tools to prepare images for PoD, starting with creating a prompt for the AI image generator.
- π The script discusses the importance of aspect ratio and image details for T-shirt designs, including avoiding gradients and watermarks.
- π The use of 'Vivid colors' and 'White background' in prompts helps in creating visually appealing images that are easy to edit later.
- πΈ The video demonstrates the process of selecting and editing AI-generated images to ensure they are suitable for PoD, including removing unwanted elements like trees or gradients.
- π The final step involves scaling and exporting the vectorized image as a PNG with a high DPI to meet the requirements of PoD platforms.
Q & A
What are the two main problems with mid-journey AI image generating images for Print On Demand (PoD) sites?
-The two main problems are that the images come with no transparent background and they are very small, typically a thousand pixels wide and deep with a 72 DPI resolution, which is not suitable for high-quality PoD products.
What resolution and DPI are recommended for images to be used on PoD sites like Amazon On Demand?
-For high-quality prints, the recommended resolution is 4,000 to 5,000 pixels wide and a DPI of 300.
Which free tools are suggested in the script to remove the background and vectorize an image?
-Clipping Magic is recommended for background removal, and Vectorizer.ai is used for vectorizing the image.
What does vectorizing an image mean in the context of this script?
-Vectorizing an image means converting it into shapes and lines that can be scaled to any size without losing quality, which is ideal for PoD products.
Why is Inkscape used in the process described in the script?
-Inkscape is used because it is a free software that allows for editing and exporting the vectorized image in the correct size and resolution needed for PoD sites.
What is the aspect ratio needed for Merch On Demand by Amazon mentioned in the script?
-The aspect ratio needed is slightly portrait, but a square aspect ratio can also be used, especially for designs that include a slogan.
What is the 'niji5' mode in mid Journey, and how is it suitable for PoD products?
-The 'niji5' mode in mid Journey is a style that is kawaii, cute, and anime-like, which works well for both kids and adult t-shirts on PoD sites.
Why is it important to remove gradients and brands from the AI-generated images before vectorizing?
-Gradients and brands are removed because the AI program used for vectorizing does not handle blends or gradients well, and brands may not be relevant or allowed on PoD products.
What is the recommended file format to download the vectorized image from Vectorizer.ai for use in Inkscape?
-The recommended file format is SVG, as it is compatible with Inkscape and retains the vector properties needed for editing.
How can the size and resolution of the final image be adjusted in Inkscape for PoD requirements?
-In Inkscape, you can adjust the size and resolution by creating a custom document page with the desired dimensions and setting the DPI to 300 to meet PoD requirements.
What is the final step in preparing the image for PoD after editing in Inkscape?
-The final step is to export the image as a PNG with the correct size and 300 DPI resolution, ensuring it is ready for printing on PoD sites.
Outlines
π¨ Enhancing AI-Generated Images for Merchandise
This paragraph discusses the challenges of using AI-generated images for merchandise, such as the lack of a transparent background and small image size with low DPI. The speaker introduces a method to overcome these issues using free tools like Clipping Magic for background removal and Vectorizer.ai for image vectorization, which allows for resizing images to the required dimensions and DPI for platforms like Amazon On Demand. The process also includes using Inkscape to ensure the final image is exported correctly in PNG format with the appropriate resolution for printing on t-shirts.
πΌοΈ Vectorizing and Scaling AI Art for POD Sites
The second paragraph focuses on the process of taking an AI-generated image, which is initially small and pixelated, and transforming it into a high-quality vector graphic suitable for print-on-demand (POD) sites. The speaker guides through the use of Vectorizer.ai to convert the image into a vector format, which eliminates pixelation and allows for scaling without loss of quality. The use of Inkscape is highlighted to adjust the image size to fit POD site requirements and to export the final artwork as a high-resolution PNG. The speaker also mentions the difficulty of working with Inkscape compared to other design software but persists to demonstrate the process using free tools.
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Keywords
π‘AI image generators
π‘Transparent background
π‘Mid-journey images
π‘DPI
π‘Clipping Magic
π‘Vectorizer.ai
π‘Inkscape
π‘Vector artwork
π‘Merch On Demand
π‘Aspect ratio
π‘Niji5
Highlights
AI image generators create images suitable for Print On Demand (PoD) products.
Problems with mid-journey AI images include lack of transparency and small size.
Desired image size for PoD is 4-5 thousand pixels wide and 300 DPI.
Clipping Magic is a free tool to remove image backgrounds.
Vectorizer.ai is a free tool to vectorize images into shapes for scalability.
Inkscape is used to ensure images are exported at the correct size and resolution.
Mid-journey prompts can specify design elements for T-shirt suitability.
Vector artwork is ideal for PoD due to its sharp lines and flat colors.
Vivid colors can be added to AI prompts for visually striking designs.
Niji5 mode in mid-journey creates kawaii and anime-style designs suitable for T-shirts.
Aspect ratio is crucial for Merch On Demand by Amazon and can be adjusted.
Negative prompts can exclude unwanted elements like watermarks and brands.
Discord can be used to share and receive AI-generated images.
Clipping Magic can remove backgrounds but may require manual adjustments.
Vectorizer.ai can transform low-resolution images into high-quality vectors.
Inkscape can be used to adjust vector images for PoD, though it has a learning curve.
Inkscape allows resizing and editing of vector images for PoD products.
Exporting from Inkscape requires setting the correct DPI for PoD products.