remove.bg: AI Background Remover in Seconds
Remove image backgrounds automatically with AI in seconds. Free tool with high-resolution downloads, Photoshop/Figma plugins, bulk processing, and 2000+ integrations.
remove.bg is a cloud-based AI tool that automatically removes backgrounds from images in seconds using deep neural networks. Available as a free web tool (low-resolution outputs) and premium subscription ($9-$189/month). Supports Photoshop, Figma, Zapier integrations; Windows, Mac, Linux desktop apps; Android mobile. No iOS app; browser access on iPhone available. Processes images up to 50 megapixels. Founded 2018 by Vienna's Kaleido AI, acquired by Canva 2021.
Pricing
Free tier with low-resolution preview downloads (0.25 MP) plus 50 free API previews/month. Subscription plans: Lite €9/40 credits/month, Pro €39/200 credits/month, Volume+ €89/500 credits/month, Enterprise €189/1200 credits/month (1 credit = 1 high-resolution image). Pay-as-you-go: €3-€89 for one-time purchases; 1 free credit included monthly. Each plan includes access to web, apps, desktop tools, and API.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is remove.bg really free?
Yes, remove.bg offers a free tier with unlimited low-resolution preview exports (0.25 MP) plus 50 free API previews monthly and 1 free high-resolution credit. High-resolution downloads require paid credits or a subscription plan.
What is the difference between the free plan and paid subscriptions?
Free plan provides low-resolution (0.25 MP) preview downloads unlimited. Paid subscriptions (Lite €9, Pro €39, Volume+ €89, Enterprise €189/month) grant monthly credits for high-resolution exports, bulk processing, API access, and integrations. Each credit enables one full-resolution download.
Can I use remove.bg in Photoshop or Figma?
Yes. remove.bg offers native plugins for Photoshop and Figma, allowing one-click background removal directly within those apps. You'll need a remove.bg account and API key to authenticate.
Does remove.bg work on mobile devices?
Yes. remove.bg offers a native Android app. iOS users can access the web version via browser but there is no native iOS app.
What happens to my unused credits if I cancel my subscription?
Subscription credits expire immediately upon cancellation. Only pay-as-you-go credits (purchased individually) remain valid for up to 2 years. This is a key limitation for seasonal businesses.
Can remove.bg process videos?
No. remove.bg handles only static images. For video background removal, Kaleido (the same parent company) offers Unscreen.com as a dedicated tool.
How fast is remove.bg's API?
The API processes up to 500 images per minute depending on image resolution. Typical latency is under 5 seconds per image. Rate limits apply; exceeding them returns HTTP 429 (no charges incurred).