Developer launches WandFX photo-to-video tool and ShopCutout product background remover

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A developer has released two narrow web tools and shared them with the DEV Community for feedback. WandFX turns a single uploaded photo, such as a pet or consenting adult portrait, into a 4-8 second video using ready-made effects powered by MiniMax models, with some effects including AI-generated sound. ShopCutout removes product photo backgrounds in the browser, letting sellers export transparent PNGs or white-background JPGs sized for Amazon, Etsy, and Shopify, with batch processing of up to 20 photos. Eligible new WandFX users can try one free pet video, followed by non-expiring pay-as-you-go credits, while ShopCutout's basic local processing is free with no watermark or signup. The developer is asking users to report what works and what doesn't.

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