> ## Knowledge Base Index > Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://support.teeinblue.com/sitemap.xml > Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further. > Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash). # How to use Cutout.pro photo effects | Teeinblue is now intergrated with [Cutout.pro](https://www.cutout.pro/) to automatically remove the background of the uploaded photo and add various effects to it. ![Various face effects](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/6085dc2a7293d800/image_o4780v.png) An example with teeinblue uploaded photo: ![Pixelated Effects](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/6085dc2a7293d800/image_1rjw8gd.png) || This is a 3rd-party service so you'll need to create an account and subscribe to their plan. If you haven't had a Cutout.Pro account yet, you can choose **one** of these links to create an account and **get extra free credits**: * [To get 200 pay-as-you-go credits](https://www.cutout.pro/?vsource=cutout_share-445799373832325-plan1) (no expiration) * [To get 2000 subscription credits for the first month](https://www.cutout.pro/?vsource=cutout_share-445799373832325-plan2) (credits expire after the 1st month if no active subscription is purchased after this 1st month) Continue reading this Article to learn more about setting up this feature on your Store. ## 1. Preparation Complete the service settings for the Cutout.pro effects you plan to use before configuring your Artwork. ###### Connect your Cutout.pro API key After signing up for an account, you need to find the API key of your account in their service. From your User Panel, navigate to **API Key** section to find your API Key ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/6085dc2a7293d800/image_13ohj19.png) After copying your API key: 1. Go to **Teeinblue Portal > Extras > 3rd-party Services > Cutout.Pro**. 2. Paste your key into Cutout.pro **API key**. 3. Click **Save**. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/0/8/5/6085dc2a7293d800/screenshot-2026-09-03-152708_m7mvhw.png) Click **Check credits** to confirm that your saved API key returns your credit information. ###### Set where Photo Enhancer is applied To choose where Photo Enhancer is applied: 1. Go to **Teeinblue Portal > Extras > 3rd-party Services > Cutout.Pro**. 2. Find **Apply Photo Enhancer on**. 3. Select **Mockup Preview & Order Design** or **Order Design only**. 4. Click **Save**. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/0/8/5/6085dc2a7293d800/screenshot-2026-09-03-153257_y5dtb4.png) ###### Select Cutout.pro for background removal | Add and save your Cutout.pro API key as described above before selecting the background removal service. If you want to use Cutout.pro for background removal, select it as your background removal provider: 1. Go to **Teeinblue Portal > Extras > 3rd-party Services > Remove Background**. 2. Under **Choose a background remover service**, select Cutout.pro. 3. Click **Save**. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/upload-1/plugin/-/4/f/9/3/4f9341b80ae70800/cutout-update-08-background-cu_mchyqg.png) ## 2. Add a Photo Upload Layer 1. Go to **Teeinblue Portal > Artworks** and open your Artwork using its edit button. 2. Click **+ Layer**. 3. Under **Image**, expand **Photo Upload**, then select **Single Upload**. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/0/8/5/6085dc2a7293d800/screenshot-2026-09-03-152809_y4e2sg.png) 4. Open the photo upload Layer’s settings using its pencil icon. 5. Expand **Personalization Settings** and find **Image effects**. 6. Click **Add new** to add an effect, then open the effect dropdown. To change an existing effect, open its dropdown instead. For the full photo upload setup, see [Upload Photo feature](/en/article/upload-photo-feature-1gnhtlv/). ## 3. Choose a Cutout.pro effect ###### Face cutout In **Image effects**, expand **Face cutout** and select **[Cutout.pro] Face cutout**. This selects Cutout.pro as the provider for the face cutout effect. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/0/8/5/6085dc2a7293d800/screenshot-2026-09-03-153013_1ecp2fd.png) ###### Cartoon In **Image effects**, expand **Cartoon (Cutout.pro)** and choose a style. Available styles include **Pixel**, **Pixar**, and **Manga Avatar**. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/0/8/5/6085dc2a7293d800/screenshot-2026-09-03-153110_tssy1w.png) ###### Photo enhancer In **Image effects**, expand **Photo enhancer** and select **[Cutout.pro] Photo enhancer**. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/0/8/5/6085dc2a7293d800/screenshot-2026-09-03-153201_fipflz.png) ###### Remove background In the photo upload Layer’s **Personalization Settings > Image effects**, select **Remove background**. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/0/8/5/6085dc2a7293d800/screenshot-2026-09-03-153417_k4bz8e.png) | **Remove background** uses the provider you selected in **Step 1. Preparation**. Make sure you completed the Cutout.pro setup before using this effect. When you have finished configuring the Layer’s effects, click **Save & Close** in the Artwork editor. ###### THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND: * Each effect will cost you a certain amount of credit from your account. * Face Cutout already includes background removal. Remove the separate **Remove background** effect from **Image effects** to avoid unnecessary cost. * The order of the effects determines which effect is applied first. || We don't recommend using too many effects at the same time, as this can return unexpected results. ## 4. Publish your Campaign ![Once you are happy with your Settings, you can launch it!](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/6085dc2a7293d800/image_1lm400p.png) For example, this is the result of pixelated result! ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/6085dc2a7293d800/image_vnfpfr.png)