The Cloudinary AI connector in Creative Force is an AI-powered image enhancement tool that enables content-aware crop and optimization for the web. The integration is designed to streamline the image editing process and increase efficiency in content production workflows that require additional asset manipulation.
➕ Add On: Cloudinary AI is an add-on that integrates with Workflow Engine V2. If you are interested in using it in your studio, please contact your CSM.
Enable Connector
Step 1:
Once the connector is available in your account, head to Studio Settings > Connectors > Cloudinary AI and enable the connector.
Step 2:
Fill in the API key and API Secret of your Cloudinary AI account. Then, enter your desired maximum file size, and click 'Save.'
For more information on obtaining your API secret & key, please see the external guide found here.
Available Functions
Content Aware Crop
Select the Content Aware Crop tab and enable the feature. You can choose the crop size, crop focus, and if these settings can be adjusted during workflows (Allow Runtime Override). Please note this subfunction returns PNGs.
Optimize for Web
Select the Optimize for Web tab and enable the feature. You can choose the quality level, if metadata should be preserved, and if these settings can be adjusted during workflows (Allow Runtime Override). Please note this subfunction returns PNGs.
Allow Runtime Override
For each setting in the respective subfunction menu, you can decide if they can be adjusted during Workflows by toggling 'Allow Runtime Override.'
Add to Workflows
To use Cloudinary AI in your Productions, add a Cloud Automation step to your Workflow V2 and select Cloudinary AI.
Then, select the subfunction you’d like added to be executed at this step.
For more information on the Cloud Automation Step in Workflow V2, see our related article here.
Tester
You can try any of the Cloudinary AI subfunctions by clicking the ‘Try It’ button.
📝 Note: Using the tester is available to all Creative Force customers at no charge and does not require you to add account details like an API key for use.
🛠️ Permissions: To use the tester, users need to be in a Role with 'View' or 'Edit' permissions for 'Connectors.'
Terms of Service
Using Testers:
Testers are available for all subfunctions and are free to use
Access testers in Studio Settings > Connectors > Cloudinary AI without needing a Cloudinary AI account
Testing functionality falls under Creative Force's Terms of Service
Using in Production Workflows:
Production use requires Workflow Engine V2
Requires an account with Cloudinary AI
Falls under the Terms & Conditions you agreed to when creating your account with Cloudinary AI
Review Cloudinary AI's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy before using in production
📝 Note: In H1 2026, a digital opt-in will be implemented before testers can be used, confirming acceptance of Creative Force's Terms of Service for testing purposes.