remove.bg
by Kaleido AI (Canva) · www.remove.bg ↗
AI tool and API that automatically removes backgrounds from images.
background-removal photo-editing api
- Category
- Design & Creative
- Business model
- Freemium
- Availability
- Global
- Launched
- 2018-12
- Record updated
- 2026-07-30
- Founded
- 2018
- Headquarters
- AT
- Canonical URL
- https://globalaiproductindex.com/products/remove-bg/
Overview
remove.bg automatically removes backgrounds from images in seconds using AI, via a simple web upload, desktop app, plugins, or API. Built by Austrian startup Kaleido (acquired by Canva), it is widely used for product photos and portraits. Low-resolution results are free; high-resolution downloads use paid credits or subscriptions.
Key features
- One-click automatic background removal
- API and integrations for bulk processing
- Photoshop and design tool plugins
- Batch processing via desktop app
Use cases
- Clean product photos for e-commerce listings
- Cutting out portraits for design work
- Automating image pipelines through the API
Pricing
remove.bg is free for low-resolution results; full-resolution downloads require credits or a subscription, and API usage is metered.
Frequently asked questions
Is remove.bg free?
Low-resolution background removal is free; full-resolution downloads and API calls require paid credits or plans.
Who owns remove.bg?
remove.bg was built by Kaleido AI, which Canva acquired in 2021.
Does remove.bg have an API?
Yes. The remove.bg API and plugins enable automated, high-volume background removal.
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