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Guides, tutorials, and real-world workflows for composable document and image processing.
How We Generate OG Images with Our Own API
We use the Iteration Layer Image Generation API to create unique Open Graph images for every page on our site. Here's the exact implementation.
Best Image Transformation APIs in 2026
A developer's guide to image processing APIs — from full media platforms to focused transformation APIs. What each tool does, where it fits, and what it costs.
Process Images From Your Coding Session — Smart Crop, Convert, Compress via MCP
Use MCP to resize, smart crop, convert, and compress images directly from Claude Code or Cursor. Chain 24 operations without leaving your editor.
AI Image Upscaling: How It Works and When to Use It
How AI super-resolution generates real detail from low-resolution images. When to use it, quality tradeoffs, and integration patterns.
Best Document Extraction APIs in 2026
A developer's guide to document extraction APIs — from OCR engines to structured extraction platforms. What each tool does, where it fits, and what it costs.
Best Image Generation APIs in 2026
A developer's guide to programmatic image generation — from visual template editors to layer-based APIs. What each tool does, where it fits, and what it costs.
Compose Branded Graphics from Your AI Assistant — No Design Tools Required
Use MCP to compose layered images, social cards, and branded graphics directly from Claude Code or Cursor. Describe the layout, get the image.
Chain Document Extraction, Image Processing, and Generation in a Single Claude Code Session
Use MCP to chain Iteration Layer APIs inside Claude Code or Cursor — extract data from documents, process images, and generate new outputs in one conversation.
Parse Documents Inside Claude and Cursor with MCP — No Code Required
Use MCP to parse invoices, contracts, and receipts directly from Claude Desktop or Cursor. No code, no server, no pipeline.
Generate PDFs and Word Documents Inside Claude Code and Cursor with MCP
Use MCP to generate PDFs, DOCX, EPUB, and PPTX documents directly from Claude Code or Cursor. No templates, no code, no pipeline.
Smart Crop: Let the API Find Faces, Products, and Key Objects Before Cropping
AI-powered cropping that detects subjects before cutting. Never accidentally crop out the important part of an image again.
Extract IBANs, Currencies, and Addresses from Financial Documents — Validated, Not Just Strings
Purpose-built field types for financial documents. IBAN validation, structured addresses, currency amounts with codes.