You can use the getCldImageUrl helper function to generate Cloudinary URLs without the component wrapper. CldImage and other image-based components use getCldImageUrl or a derivitive of it to generate their images, meaning you can expect the same API from CldImage.
Basic Usage
The basic required options include width, height, and src:
Transformations
You can further take advantage of Cloudinary features like background removal and overlays by adding additional props: