Import from URL

Load an image from any web URL to start your pipeline

Overview

The Import from URL node loads an image from a specified web address. This is typically the starting point for pipelines that process external images. It supports standard image formats (PNG, JPG, WebP) from http and https URLs.

Usage Tips

• Ensure the URL points directly to an image file, not an HTML page containing an image
• URLs must be publicly accessible - authentication-protected images won’t load
• For large images, consider using Resize after import to speed up processing
• Use API Parameter nodes if you need dynamic URL input at runtime

Common Pairings

• Resize - Scale down large imported images for faster processing
• Smart Crop - Focus on key areas of imported photos
• Merge - Combine with other images or overlays

Gotchas

• Very large images (>4000px) may be slow to download and process
• Some image hosts block programmatic access - use direct image URLs
• Transparent PNGs are supported but some URLs may serve JPGs without transparency