What is remove.bg?

remove.bg is an online service that utilizes artificial intelligence to remove backgrounds from images. It processes images quickly, typically within 5 seconds, and requires only a single click to initiate the background removal.

The service caters to a broad range of users, from individuals wanting to edit personal photos to businesses needing to process large volumes of images. remove.bg supports various use cases, including creating transparent backgrounds (PNG), adding white backgrounds, and isolating subjects. It offers integrations with popular design software and eCommerce platforms, and features an API for developers.

Features

Automatic Background Removal: Utilizes AI to remove backgrounds in approximately 5 seconds.
One-Click Operation: Simplifies the process to a single click.
Software Integrations: Offers plugins and tools for popular design programs and eCommerce platforms.
API Access: Provides an API for integrating background removal into custom workflows.
Magic Brush: Tool for additional manual editing.

Use Cases

Creating transparent PNG images
Adding a white background to photos
Extracting or isolating subjects from images
Processing large batches of product photos for e-commerce
Creating marketing materials
Developing custom applications with background removal capabilities

FAQs

What are credits?

Credits enable you to use remove.bg for full-resolution cutouts in high quality. You can use credits on remove.bg, via the remove.bg API, in our Windows / Mac / Linux app or Photoshop Extension. Removing the background from 1 image requires 1 credit. Preview images are free on remove.bg and ¼ credit via the remove.bg apps and the API.
What images are supported?

You can upload any JPG or PNG image with up to 22 megabytes. Images must have a subject that is clearly meant to be the foreground, such as a person, animal, product or car. If the image resolution is larger than 50 megapixels it is resized to this maximum resolution.
What are preview images?

Preview images are small resolution cutouts with up to 0.25 megapixels. They are FREE on remove.bg and significantly cheaper than regular images (¼ credit instead of 1 credit) when requested through the API and the Apps.
Can I cancel/upgrade/downgrade my subscription?

Yes, you can cancel, upgrade or downgrade your subscription any time. Note: If you cancel your subscription, unused subscription credits can only be used until the end of the billing period.
What's the API for?

You can use our API to integrate the background removal in your website, app or workflow. It's a simple HTTP-based interface with various options. You can find the docs here.