What is remove.bg used for?

remove.bg is used for removing image backgrounds and editing photos with AI. On AIToolMaps it ranks #2 of 7 for removing image backgrounds.

Yes. remove.bg has a free plan, and paid plans start at $9 per month.

What platforms does remove.bg run on?

remove.bg runs on Web, Mac, Windows and API.

Does remove.bg have an API?

Yes. remove.bg offers an API, so developers can use it from their own code.

remove.bg is made by Kaleido, based in Vienna.

What are the best alternatives to remove.bg?

The closest alternatives are Photoroom, Ideogram and Picsart, which do most of the same jobs. Photoroom is the closest one with a free plan.

remove.bg

Automated background removal tool for photos and product images, with API access.

Free tier · from $9/moWeb · Mac · Windows · API

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What it does

remove.bg is an AI tool for removing image backgrounds and editing photos with AI, made by Kaleido. It has a free plan, and paid plans start at $9 per month.

remove.bg is a web service that removes backgrounds from photos automatically using AI, returning a transparent PNG. It processes images uploaded via the website, a desktop application, or a REST API, making it available for manual use and automated production pipelines. The tool performs well on people, products, animals, and cars. A Photoshop plugin and integrations with design tools extend its reach into existing creative workflows. Free processing is available at reduced resolution, with paid credits required for full-resolution output.

Automatic background removal to transparent PNG
Batch processing via API
Desktop app for Windows and macOS
Photoshop and Figma plugins
Background replacement with solid colors or custom images

Key facts

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Pricing	Free tier
Paid plans from	$9 per month
Free plan	Yes
Platforms	Web, Mac, Windows, API
API	Yes
Maker	Kaleido, Vienna

What you can do with it

Removing image backgrounds#2 of 7 Editing photos with AI#10 of 16

Good at

Fast, accurate background removal with minimal manual effort
API enables high-volume automated processing
Plugins make it easy to use from within existing design tools

Watch out for

Full-resolution output requires paid credits
Does not offer image generation or creative editing beyond background removal

Common questions

What is remove.bg used for?: remove.bg is used for removing image backgrounds and editing photos with AI. On AIToolMaps it ranks #2 of 7 for removing image backgrounds.
Is remove.bg free?: Yes. remove.bg has a free plan, and paid plans start at $9 per month.
What platforms does remove.bg run on?: remove.bg runs on Web, Mac, Windows and API.
Does remove.bg have an API?: Yes. remove.bg offers an API, so developers can use it from their own code.
Who makes remove.bg?: remove.bg is made by Kaleido, based in Vienna.
What are the best alternatives to remove.bg?: The closest alternatives are Photoroom, Ideogram and Picsart, which do most of the same jobs. Photoroom is the closest one with a free plan.

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Listing history

Oct 15, 2026Listed