remove.bg
A dedicated AI tool that removes image backgrounds in one click, with apps, plugins and an API for bulk work.
- Category
- Images
- Free version
- Free previews; full-resolution downloads use credits
- Platforms
- Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, API, Photoshop plugin
- Website
- remove.bg
Best for
- Quick cutouts of people, products, animals and cars
- Automating background removal for large image sets
- Developers adding background removal to apps
- Photoshop users who want instant masks
Pros
- Very simple: upload and download
- Reliable results on common subjects
- API, desktop app and plugins for automation
- Fine hair and edge handling on most portraits
Cons
- Full-resolution downloads require credits
- Only does background removal and simple backgrounds
- Unusual or low-contrast subjects can confuse it
What is remove.bg?
remove.bg does exactly what its name says: it removes the background from an image automatically. Upload a photo and in about five seconds you get a transparent PNG with the subject cut out, including tricky details like hair. Launched in 2018, it became one of the best-known AI image tools and is now part of Canva. Beyond the website, it offers desktop apps, a Photoshop extension, integrations and an API for businesses that process many images.
Key features
- One-click removal. No selection tools or manual masking.
- Edge detail. Handles hair, fur and fine edges on common subjects.
- Background editor. Add a colour, blur effect or another photo behind the subject.
- Bulk processing. Desktop app and API for folders of images.
- Integrations. Plugins for Photoshop and other tools and automation platforms.
- Car and product modes. Recognises typical e-commerce and automotive photos.
How to get started
- Go to remove.bg.
- Upload an image or paste a link.
- Download the preview for free, or use credits for the full-resolution version.
- Use the editor to add a new background if needed.
- For large batches, install the desktop app or request an API key.
Who remove.bg is for
E-commerce teams, car dealers photographing inventory, photographers, designers preparing composites, HR teams creating uniform profile photos and developers who need reliable background removal in their products.
Tips for clean cutouts
- Choose contrast. Subjects that stand out from the background give the cleanest edges.
- Avoid motion blur. Sharp photos cut out much better.
- Try Holsha first for free. Our background remover exports full-size transparent PNGs at no cost, with a fair-use limit.
- Prepare files. Convert HEIC or other formats with the image converter and crop to the final size with the image resizer.
remove.bg vs alternatives
Photoroom adds AI backgrounds, shadows and templates designed for product listings. Adobe Firefly in Photoshop is better for complex edits and compositing. Freepik AI and Canva include background removal as part of bigger design suites.
Is remove.bg worth it?
remove.bg is worth it when you need consistent high-resolution cutouts at scale or through an API. For occasional use, free options, including Holsha’s own tool, usually do the job. Businesses processing hundreds of images a month will value its automation options and reliability.
See more photo editing tools in the AI tools catalog and Holsha’s free image tools.
remove.bg alternatives
- PhotoroomProduct photos: remove backgrounds and generate studio scenes.
- Adobe FireflyAdobe's image and video generation, safe for commercial use.
- Freepik AIImage and video generation next to a huge stock library.
- CanvaDesign tool with AI image, text and resize features.
- MidjourneyArtistic, highly stylised image generation.
- IdeogramImage generation that gets text inside pictures right.
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remove.bg: common questions
Is remove.bg free?
You can remove backgrounds and download preview-size images for free. Full-resolution images need credits, which you can buy as a subscription or pay-as-you-go.
Who owns remove.bg?
remove.bg was created by Kaleido and is now part of Canva.
Can remove.bg process images in bulk?
Yes. The desktop app and the API can process large numbers of images automatically, which is useful for online stores and photo studios.
Can I add a new background in remove.bg?
Yes. After removing the background you can choose a colour, blur or photo background in the editor.
Is there a free alternative?
Holsha's free background remover works on people and products and downloads full-size PNG files without an account, with a limit per hour to keep it fair.