The source_bitmap_info XML element describes the transparency status of the source bitmap.
XML structure
<source_bitmap_info <!-- Root element: source bitmap information -->
transparent="false" <!-- Indicates whether the source bitmap contains transparent pixels -->
/>
Usage
The source_bitmap_info XML string is returned in
the output of:
- api/bitmapArtPreview
Attribute
The transparent attribute indicates whether the input bitmap includes transparent pixels.
Values | Details |
| true | The image contains transparency — e.g. PNG with alpha. |
false | The image is fully opaque. |
- This element is primarily used for reference or diagnostic purposes.
- It helps downstream systems or UIs determine whether background removal — e.g. via remove_background — is necessary or already handled.
- Only appears in output; not part of the request payload.