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AI-powered automatic background removal for images, in seconds

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  • Deployment Cloud Based
  • Starting price Free
  • Free trial Available
  • Best for Freelancers, SMEs, Agencies

What is Remove.bg?

Remove.bg is an AI-powered background removal tool that automatically detects the foreground subject in a photo and strips out the background in seconds, without any manual masking or selection. It works through a website, downloadable apps for Windows, Mac, and Linux, a Photoshop extension, mobile apps, and a developer API, making it usable both by individuals doing one-off edits and by businesses processing images at scale. The tool supports images up to 50 megapixels and can output transparent PNGs, JPGs, or add solid colors and custom backgrounds after removal.

Remove.bg is owned and operated by Canva (Canva Austria GmbH). It is popular with e-commerce sellers, photographers, marketers, and developers who need consistent, fast background removal for product photos, portraits, and other images. Pricing is credit-based, with a free tier, monthly subscriptions, one-time pay-as-you-go credit packs, and custom enterprise plans for high-volume users processing over 100,000 images per year.

Key Features of Remove.bg

Remove.bg lists 10 documented features, including Fully automatic AI background removal with no manual masking, Supports images up to 50 megapixels and Developer API with HTTP interface for automated/bulk processing. The list below covers what the product does rather than how it is marketed.

  • Fully automatic AI background removal with no manual masking
  • Supports images up to 50 megapixels
  • Developer API with HTTP interface for automated/bulk processing
  • Bulk editing tools for processing multiple images at once
  • Photoshop extension plugin
  • Desktop apps for Windows, Mac, and Linux
  • Mobile app for Android
  • Custom background, color, and shadow options after removal
  • Crop, scale, and subject positioning controls
  • Free low-resolution preview mode with high-res paid downloads

Remove.bg Pricing

Remove.bg lists 6 plans. Four carry a published figure, from Free to ₹5,950; the rest are quoted on request.

Free

Free

Low-res previews (up to 0.25MP) plus 1 bonus high-res credit and 50 free API previews/month

No credit card required; unlimited low-resolution previews on the website

Pay-as-you-go

₹200 for 3 credits (one-time)

Credits never expire

One-off purchase; can be used to top up on top of any subscription plan

Lite

₹599/month

Up to 40 credits per month

Includes AI photo editor, background removal, AI background, erase & restore, max quality exports, automation, API and integrations

Pro

₹2,650/month

Up to 200 credits per month

Most popular plan; everything in Lite plus bulk editing

Volume+

₹5,950/month

500 credits per month (adjustable)

Everything in Pro plus custom volume options

Enterprise

Custom

Starts at 100,000 images per year

Flexible API, credits, and rate limits with premium support; contact sales for a quote

Remove.bg Specifications

Remove.bg is available on web app, Windows and macOS and has Android apps. It offers an API, has a free trial and has a free plan.

Deployment
  • Cloud Based
Billing cycle
Monthly
Desktop
  • Web App
  • Windows
  • macOS
Mobile
  • Android
Languages
  • English
Built for
  • Freelancers
  • SMEs
  • Agencies
  • Enterprises
Support
  • Email
  • Tickets
Integrations
Photoshop extension, API for custom integrations, plugins for various e-commerce and design tools listed under remove.bg's Tools & API page
Public API
Yes
Free trial
Yes
Free plan
Yes
Runs in browser
Yes
Customisable
Yes
Website
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Remove.bg FAQs

Yes, remove.bg offers a free plan that lets you preview background removal at low resolution (up to 0.25 megapixels) on the website and via API/apps, with one bonus credit to test a high-resolution download. Full-resolution downloads and higher usage require a paid subscription or pay-as-you-go credits.

Subscription plans (Lite, Pro, Volume+) renew monthly with a set number of credits and can be cancelled anytime; unused credits roll over up to a limit. Pay-as-you-go credits are a one-time purchase that never expire and don't require a recurring commitment, useful for unpredictable or low volume usage.

Yes. Remove.bg provides a simple HTTP API that developers can integrate into their own apps and workflows, supporting file uploads or image URLs, with options for cropping, scaling, positioning, and adding custom backgrounds or shadows. The first API calls each month are free before credits are required.

Remove.bg uses AI to detect edges automatically, including fine details like hair, and generally performs well on images with a clear foreground subject such as people, products, animals, or cars. Very complex or low-contrast edges may occasionally need manual touch-up.

If you run out of subscription credits, you can buy additional pay-as-you-go credits or upgrade your plan. Unused monthly subscription credits roll over for as long as you remain subscribed, up to a cap tied to your plan's monthly credit limit.

Yes. The Pro and Volume+ plans include bulk editing and API/automation features designed for processing many product images at once, and the Enterprise plan supports custom volume, rate limits, and pricing for businesses handling over 100,000 images a year.