# Nero AI Image Processing MCP Server
 
We offer a variety of AI-powered image editing tools designed to enhance and streamline your image processing needs. Our core features include:
 
- Enhancing image resolution with advanced upscaling technology  
- Removing and replacing image backgrounds automatically  
- Restoring old and damaged photographs  
- Additional image enhancement functions such as scratch repair, colorization, denoising, and compression  
 
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**Our documentation**
 
These tools are available via our comprehensive [API documentation](https://ai.nero.com/ai-api/docs/), enabling easy integration into your own applications.
 
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Below is a description of each tool available in our API, highlighting its core functionality and ideal use cases.
 
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## `image_upscaler` – Image Enhancing & Upscaling Processing  
Enhances image resolution using AI-powered super-resolution models. Maintains edge sharpness and fine details, making it ideal for enlarging blurry or low-quality images without losing clarity.
 
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## `scratch_fix` – Image Scratch Repair  
Automatically detects and restores scratches, dots, stains, and other damage in old or scanned photographs. Perfect for digitally restoring vintage or damaged photos.
 
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## `colorize_photo` – Colorize Black and White Photos  
Applies AI-based colorization to grayscale images. Restores natural tones such as skin color and background elements, giving new life to historical or monochrome photos.
 
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## `face_restoration` – Face Restoration  
Specializes in enhancing and restoring facial details in low-quality or damaged images. Ideal for old portraits, blurry faces, or photo enhancement in general.
 
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## `background_remover` – Background Removal  
Automatically removes image backgrounds with high accuracy, isolating the main subject. Useful for e-commerce, design, or portrait editing.
 
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## `background_changer` – Background Replacement  
Replaces the original image background with a new one. Supports both solid color and custom image backgrounds to fit different creative or branding needs.
 
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## `image_denoiser` – Image Denoising  
Removes visual noise from images while preserving essential details and textures. Effective for enhancing photos taken in low-light or noisy environments. It is a great choice for restoring astrophotography and photos taken in low-light environments.
 
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## `image_compressor` – Image Compression  
Optimized for SEO and page speed — compressing images reduces file size while maintaining quality, resulting in faster load times and better search engine rankings.
 
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## `get_api_key_info` – Get API Key Information  
Get your API key from the [specified page](https://ai.nero.com/ai-api?utm_source=npm_mcp) to start using the API.
 
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## Setup

### API key

Get a Nero AI API key: https://ai.nero.com/ai-api?utm_source=npm_mcp.

### NPX

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nero-ai": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@nero-ai/nero-ai-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "NERO_AI_API_KEY": "<YOUR_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}
```