Remove.bg
AI-powered background removal tool that delivers instant, high-quality cutouts for photos in seconds. Offers a developer API with SDKs, bulk processing via desktop app, and integrations with Photoshop, Figma, and ecommerce platforms. Part of the Canva ecosystem.
Monthly Visits
60M+
Processing Speed
<5 seconds
Founded
2018
Acquired By
Kaleido.ai (Canva)
API SDKs
6+ languages
Introduction
Remove.bg is the industry-leading AI background removal tool that processes images in seconds with remarkable accuracy. It has become the go-to solution for anyone who needs clean cutouts — from casual users removing backgrounds from selfies to enterprise ecommerce operations processing thousands of product photos daily. The AI handles complex edges like hair strands, fur, semi-transparent objects, and intricate details that would take minutes of manual work in Photoshop.
What makes Remove.bg more than a simple web tool is its ecosystem of integrations and automation capabilities. The RESTful API with SDKs for Python, Ruby, Node.js, and other languages lets developers integrate background removal into any application or workflow. The desktop app enables bulk processing with drag-and-drop simplicity. Plugins for Photoshop, Figma, Shopify, and WooCommerce bring background removal directly into the tools people already use.
Remove.bg serves a wide range of users. Ecommerce sellers use it to create clean white-background product photos that meet marketplace requirements. Photographers use it for portrait editing and composite work. Graphic designers use it to isolate subjects for marketing materials. Developers integrate the API into applications that need automated image processing. Acquired by Kaleido.ai (now part of the Canva ecosystem), Remove.bg continues to evolve as the standard for automated background removal.
Pros
- +Best-in-class accuracy for background removal, especially on complex edges
- +Extremely fast processing — results in under 5 seconds
- +Robust developer API with official SDKs for 6+ languages
- +Bulk processing via desktop app with folder watching automation
- +Integrates with Photoshop, Figma, Shopify, and other professional tools
- +Pay-as-you-go option with credits that never expire
- +No account required for basic free usage
Cons
- -Free tier limited to low-resolution preview-quality output
- -Credits can get expensive for high-volume commercial use
- -Single-purpose tool — only does background removal and replacement
- -Requires internet connection even for desktop app processing
- -Full-resolution downloads always cost credits, even for minor re-edits
Key Features
Instant Background Removal
Upload an image and get a clean cutout in under 5 seconds. The AI handles complex edges including hair strands, fur, semi-transparent objects, and intricate details with impressive precision.
Bulk Processing
Process hundreds or thousands of images at once using the desktop app or API. Set consistent output settings (resolution, format, background) and process entire product catalogs in minutes.
Developer API
RESTful API with official SDKs for Python, Ruby, Node.js, .NET, PHP, and more. Integrate background removal into your applications, automate workflows, and build custom image processing pipelines.
Background Replacement
After removing the background, apply solid colors, gradients, custom images, or pre-made templates as new backgrounds directly in the tool. Create professional product photos without a studio.
Photoshop Plugin
Install the Remove.bg plugin for Photoshop to remove backgrounds without leaving your editing workflow. Results appear as a new layer with transparency, ready for further editing and compositing.
Desktop App with Folder Watching
Drag and drop images into the desktop app for high-volume bulk processing. Set up watched folders that automatically process any new images placed in them — ideal for production workflows.
Ecommerce Integrations
Plugins and integrations for Shopify, WooCommerce, and other platforms. Automatically process product images during upload to ensure marketplace-compliant backgrounds.
Erase/Restore Brush
Fine-tune results with manual brush tools. Erase areas the AI incorrectly kept, or restore areas it incorrectly removed. Adjustable brush size and edge softness for precise control.
Who Should Use It
Ecommerce Product Photography
Create clean white-background product photos that meet Amazon, Shopify, and eBay marketplace requirements. Process entire product catalogs with bulk tools to maintain consistent quality. Replace backgrounds with lifestyle scenes for marketing materials.
Portrait and Photography Editing
Remove backgrounds from portraits for headshots, team pages, and social media profiles. The AI handles hair strands and fine edges that would take significant manual effort in Photoshop. Use background replacement to create professional-looking portraits.
Automated Image Processing Pipelines
Integrate the Remove.bg API into applications that need automated background removal at scale. Process user-uploaded images, generate product thumbnails, or prepare images for catalogs and databases programmatically.
Graphic Design and Marketing
Isolate subjects from photos for use in marketing materials, social media graphics, presentations, and collages. Combine with design tools like Canva, Figma, or Photoshop for polished compositions.
Pricing Plans
Free
- 1 free image per upload (preview quality)
- Up to 0.25 megapixels output resolution
- Web-based processing
- Basic background replacement
- No account required
Subscription
- 40 credits per month
- Full HD resolution output (up to 25 megapixels)
- API access with SDKs
- Desktop app with bulk processing
- Folder watching automation
- Erase/Restore brush tools
- Priority processing speed
Pay As You Go
- Buy credit packs as needed
- Full HD resolution output
- No monthly commitment
- API access
- Credits never expire
- Volume discounts on larger packs
How It Compares
Remove.bg vs Photoroom
Remove.bg and Photoroom both offer AI background removal, but they serve different needs. Remove.bg is a specialized background removal tool with the best accuracy and a robust developer API. Photoroom is a complete product photo editor with AI backgrounds, batch editing, and marketplace-specific exports.
Remove.bg wins at
- +Superior edge detection accuracy, especially for hair and fine details
- +More robust developer API with SDKs for multiple languages
- +Photoshop plugin integrates into professional editing workflows
Photoroom wins at
- +Photoroom offers AI-generated replacement backgrounds
- +Photoroom provides marketplace-specific sizing presets for Amazon, Shopify, etc.
- +Photoroom is a more complete product photo editing solution beyond just removal
Remove.bg vs Canva Background Remover
Canva includes a built-in background remover for Pro subscribers. Remove.bg offers higher accuracy, bulk processing, and developer API. Canva is more convenient if you are already designing in Canva.
Remove.bg wins at
- +Higher accuracy on complex edges like hair, fur, and transparent objects
- +Developer API and desktop app for bulk processing at scale
- +Pay-as-you-go option without monthly subscription commitment
Canva Background Remover wins at
- +Canva background remover is included free with Canva Pro subscription
- +Canva integrates removal directly into the design workflow
- +Canva offers more post-removal editing options within the same platform