remove.bg
Changed focus: standalone site retiring 1 Dec 2026, background removal moving into Canva
One click AI background removal for photos via web, desktop apps and API, now migrating into Canva.
Best for Quick single purpose background removal
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What it does
remove.bg is an automated background removal and generation tool that extracts subjects from pictures. You upload an image file or URL and receive an isolated cutout with a transparent PNG or custom backdrop. It is designed for individuals, photographers, marketers, developers, car dealerships, and ecommerce businesses.
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Automated background removal
Extracts subjects from images automatically to produce a transparent PNG cutout or a white backdrop.
Use caseA car seller removes background clutter from photos to prepare clean car listings.
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AI background generator
Produces new custom backdrops behind isolated subjects without requiring written text prompts.
Use caseAn online merchant generates fresh scenic settings behind product cutouts for web advertising.
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Bulk image editing
Processes high volumes of photos at speed to strip out backgrounds across large image sets.
Use caseAn enterprise photo team cuts backgrounds from massive image batches at high throughput.
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HTTP API
Provides an interface to embed automated cutout processing into custom software systems and workflows.
Use caseA developer integrates background deletion directly into a business application to process incoming customer uploads.
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Every plan
| Plan | Monthly | Billed yearly | Per | What it includes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | $0 | per account | Previews up to 0.25 MP; 1 free HD credit on signup |
| Pay as you go | Not listed | Not listed | credits | One off credit packs; per credit price conflicting in third party sources ($1-$1.99) |
| Lite | $9 | $8.10 | per account | 40 credits/month (1 credit = 1 HD image up to 50 MP) |
| Pro | $39 | $35.10 | per account | 200 credits/month |
| Volume+ | $89 | $80.10 | per account | 500 credits/month |
| Enterprise | Contact sales | Not listed | custom | contact sales |
From remove.bg's own pricing page, checked . Prices are in US dollars per month; "billed yearly" is the monthly price when you pay for a year up front. Some of these figures came from third party reports and could not be confirmed on the official page.
Before you pay
- Commercial use
- Paid plans only
What remove.bg says
Use for (direct or indirect) commercial purposes is excluded, unless the User is also using a subscription plan or pay as you go credits
Source page - Trains on your data
- Opt out
What remove.bg says
Choose if you do NOT want us to use this image for quality improvements. Your image will NOT be used for future improvements of remove.bg.
Source page - Data retention
- Files uploaded are processed, made available for download, and deleted shortly after, while server logs are kept for a maximum of 3 months.
What remove.bg says
provide you with the results for download, then delete them shortly after. That’s all.
Source page - Support
- Email, help center
What remove.bg says
Where a User disagrees with a moderation decision, they may contact us via email (Kaleido: hello@kaleido.ai, remove.bg: team@remove.bg
Source page
Only what remove.bg's own pages state, with the quote behind each answer. Anything they don't publish is left out rather than guessed.
Getting started with remove.bg
- Get your API key from your dashboard.
- Use the provided code samples to get started quickly.
- Review the reference documentation to adjust any necessary parameters.
Written from remove.bg's own help pages: remove.bg/api
What the free plan includes
Free low res previews (up to 0.25 MP); 1 free credit on signup for full resolution
Questions people ask about remove.bg
How much does remove.bg cost?
Paid plans start at $9 a month (Lite). 6 plans are listed above, from remove.bg's own pricing page.
Is remove.bg free?
Yes, there is a free plan: Free low res previews (up to 0.25 MP); 1 free credit on signup for full resolution.
Can I use remove.bg output commercially?
Yes, on paid plans only. Source
Does remove.bg train its AI on my data?
It can, but you can opt out. Source
Does remove.bg have an API?
Yes.
Works with
- Integrations
- Figma, Photoshop, Zapier, Strava, Make, Canva
- Languages
- English
Where this came from
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