> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.buildai.space/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Built-in integrations > Use ready-made integrations for file uploads, email, AI images, data extraction, and more. BuildAI empowers you to build smarter, more capable apps quickly by offering a rich set of **built-in integrations** that require no extra setup or coding. These integrations add essential features right out of the box, allowing your app to handle tasks like file management, data extraction, AI-powered image generation, email automation, and advanced content processing. Beyond these, BuildAI also supports **custom integrations**, providing you the flexibility to connect your app with virtually any external service or API tailored to your specific needs. Learn more about custom integrations in the [BuildAI Custom Integrations documentation](/integrations/custom-integrations). *** ## What Are Built-in Integrations? Built-in integrations are ready-to-use, pre-configured tools embedded directly in the BuildAI platform. They help your app: * Manage files and media effortlessly * Extract structured data from documents and images * Generate and edit images using advanced AI * Automate email communications triggered by user actions * Leverage AI for content generation, summarization, and analysis Each integration uses your **AI credits** based on your subscription plan. Be sure to review your [pricing plan](#) to understand usage limits. *** ## Overview of Built-in Integrations | Integration | Description | Example Use Cases | | ------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------- | | File Uploads | Securely upload and manage images, documents, and videos | Upload photos, project briefs, artwork | | Extract Data | Convert PDFs, receipts, forms, and images into structured data | Parse receipts, extract contacts | | AI Images | Generate, edit, and enhance images with AI tools | Create logos, design posts | | Send Emails | Automate email sending based on app events | Confirmations, welcomes, milestone alerts | | Smart AI | Generate, summarize, and analyze content intelligently | Personalized plans, recommendations, summaries | *** ## 1. File Uploads Allow your users to upload images, documents, and videos securely. These files are stored and organized within your app’s environment, ready for use. ### Use Cases * Upload before/after photos in a fitness app * Submit project briefs in consulting apps * Share recipe photos in cooking apps * Upload artwork in portfolio apps * Submit legal documents in service apps ### Sample Prompts ``` Let users upload before/after photos in my fitness app Allow clients to submit project briefs in my consulting app Enable recipe photo uploads in my cooking app Let users upload their artwork for my portfolio app Allow document uploads for my legal services app ``` *** ## 2. Extract Data Automatically transform unstructured documents like PDFs, receipts, and business cards into clean, actionable data. ### Use Cases * Extract nutrition info from food photos * Parse receipts for expense tracking * Extract contact info from business cards * Pull workout statistics from screenshots * Extract property details from real estate photos ### Sample Prompts ``` Extract nutrition info from food photos for my nutrition app Parse expense receipts for my budgeting app Extract contact details from business cards in my CRM app Pull workout data from fitness tracking screenshots Extract property details from real estate photos ``` *** ## 3. AI Images Create and modify images effortlessly using advanced AI. Generate logos, enhance photos, and design engaging graphics. ### Use Cases * Generate workout illustrations * Remove backgrounds from product photos * Enhance before/after photos * Create branded thumbnails for courses * Design custom recipe photos ### Sample Prompts ``` Generate custom workout illustrations for my fitness app Remove backgrounds from product photos for my e-commerce app Enhance before/after photos for my fitness app users Generate branded thumbnails in my course app Create branded social media posts for my marketing app Create custom recipe photos for my cooking app ``` *** ## 4. Send Emails Automate email notifications triggered by user actions. Perfect for confirmations, welcomes, alerts, and personalized communication. ### Use Cases * Email users after completing workouts * Send welcome emails to new subscribers * Confirm appointments booked by users * Congratulate users on milestones * Deliver customized meal plans ### Sample Prompts ``` Email users when they complete a workout in my fitness app Send welcome emails to new subscribers in my course app Email appointment confirmations when users book in my scheduling app Send congratulations emails when users reach milestones in my coaching app Email custom meal plans when users update their preferences ``` *** ## 5. Smart AI Use AI to generate content, summarize long texts, organize information, and analyze data—ideal for writing assistance, research, and simplifying complex topics. > **Note:** Smart AI calls consume AI credits per your subscription plan. ### Use Cases * Generate personalized workout plans * Create meal plans from user goals * Help users write professional emails * Build custom learning modules * Generate product recommendations ### Sample Prompts ``` Create personalized workout plans for my fitness app Generate meal plans based on user preferences and goals Help users write professional emails in my business app Create custom learning modules for my course app Generate product recommendations for my e-commerce app ``` *** ## 6. Custom Integrations If your app requires functionality beyond the built-in options, BuildAI’s **custom integrations** enable you to connect with external APIs and services tailored specifically to your needs. Whether you want to integrate a third-party CRM, analytics tool, or any other service, custom integrations provide the flexibility to extend your app’s capabilities seamlessly. Explore the full details and step-by-step guidance on creating and managing custom integrations in the [BuildAI Custom Integrations documentation](/integrations/custom-integrations). ***