Getting Started
Get up and running with Aluo in minutes. Learn the basics of the editor interface and core features.
Platform Overview
Aluo offers multiple ways to process your product images for different use cases:
- Canvas Editor - Professional visual editor with layers, text, backgrounds, and complete editing features
- Standalone Tools - Quick tools optimized for single tasks without entering the editor
- Batch Processing - Process many images at once with consistent output quality
- API Integration - Integrate AI image processing into your applications
Standalone Tools
Complete specific tasks quickly with these tools without entering the canvas editor:
- Background Remover - Hair-level AI cutout, transparent PNG output
- Product Photo Generator - Generate product images from descriptions
- AI Photo Editor - Describe edits in natural language
- Line Art Generator - Convert photos to line art style
Canvas Editor
The canvas editor uses a four-zone layout:
- Left: Properties panel and layers
- Top: Toolbar
- Center: Canvas area
- Right: AI Design Assistant
Core features:
AI Features
AI capabilities built into the canvas editor:
- AI Design Assistant - Conversational assistant for questions and suggestions
- AI Background Removal - Detect subjects and remove backgrounds
- AI Smart Crop - Identify optimal crop areas
- AI Image Expand - Extend image boundaries
- AI Image Generation - Generate images from text
Quick Start
Choose the entry point based on your needs:
- Quick Tasks: Use standalone tools for single tasks
- Detailed Editing: Enter canvas editor for multi-step editing
- Batch Processing: Use batch features for many images
- System Integration: Use API to integrate into your system
Credits System
Aluo uses a credits system for billing, with different features consuming different amounts.
- New users receive free credits upon registration
- Subscribers receive additional monthly credits
- Credits can be viewed and purchased in account settings
Next Steps
- Canvas - Deep dive into editor features
- Tools - Learn how to use each tool
- Batch Processing - Efficiently process many images
- API - Integrate into your app
Tip: Click the AI assistant icon in the bottom right corner for help.