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# AI Item Removal (Mask)

Removes specific items from a photo using a binary mask image you provide. White areas in the mask are removed; black areas are kept. Use this when you need precise control over which objects are removed.

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### Input Slots

| Slot key                             | Description                                                                   |
| ------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `tool-item-removal-mask-input-image` | The original room photo                                                       |
| `tool-item-removal-mask-input-mask`  | A binary mask image — blue (**#7878CD**) pixels = remove, black pixels = keep |

### Widgets

No widgets required.

### Optional Field

| Field              | Description                                                                 |
| ------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `process_group_id` | Link this process to a preceding auto-detect process (from AI Item Removal) |

### Example Request

```bash
curl --location 'https://api.aihomedesign.com/v3/process' \
  --header 'x-api-key: <your_api_key>' \
  --header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --data '{
    "order_id": "694002a7bae1a7c81627e3cf",
    "tool": "tool-item-removal-mask",
    "process_group_id": "694002f74da0895282fbdb85",
    "asset_map": {
      "tool-item-removal-mask-input-image": "694002f74da0895282fbdb87",
      "tool-item-removal-mask-input-mask": "694003b24da0895282fbdb89"
    }
  }'
```

> **Tip:** Upload the mask image to the same order using `POST /v3/order/:id/append` before creating this process. see complete request format [here](/key-concepts/orders.md#create-an-order-upload-images).


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