remove.bg is a background removal tool that does one job and does it fast: upload a photo, and it automatically detects the foreground subject and cuts away everything behind it. It is aimed at people who need clean product photos, headshots, or graphics without manually tracing edges in an image editor, from small e-commerce sellers to marketing teams and car dealerships.
What does remove.bg do?
remove.bg uses an AI model trained to recognize people, products, animals, and other common subjects, then separates that subject from its background automatically. The result is a PNG with a transparent background, or an image with the background swapped to white, a solid color, or a new scene, depending on what you choose.
The tool is available as a website, a Photoshop extension, desktop apps for Windows, Mac, and Linux, an Android app, and an API for developers who want to build background removal into their own workflow. A Magic Brush tool lets you manually touch up spots the AI missed, and there is also a video background removal option for clips.
Core features
- Automatic background removal that works in about 5 seconds per image with no manual selection needed.
- Support for JPG, PNG, and WebP uploads up to 22 MB, with output resolution up to 50 megapixels on paid plans.
- Magic Brush for manually erasing or restoring parts of an image the AI got wrong.
- Background replacement, so you can swap the removed background for white, a solid color, or a new image.
- A REST API and SDKs for developers who want to automate background removal at scale.
- A Photoshop extension plus native desktop and Android apps for working outside the browser.
- Video background removal for short clips, in addition to still images.
Use cases
The most common use is e-commerce: sellers photograph a product against any background and use remove.bg to produce a clean, consistent white-background listing image without a photo studio. Car dealerships, real estate agents, and marketers use it the same way to standardize photos across a catalog or website.
- Cleaning up product photos for online marketplaces and storefronts.
- Preparing professional-looking headshots for team pages or LinkedIn.
- Creating logo or graphic assets that need a transparent background.
- Automating bulk background removal for large photo libraries through the API.
Pricing
remove.bg works on a credit system rather than flat monthly access. New accounts get a free credit to try the tool, and after that, usage is covered by subscription plans or one-off credit packs, with paid plans unlocking higher-resolution downloads, bulk processing, and API access at volume-based rates. remove.bg is a Canva-owned brand, and exact plan pricing is best checked on its live pricing page since it changes with promotions and currency.
How to use remove.bg
- Go to remove.bg and upload a photo, paste an image URL, or drag a file onto the page.
- Wait a few seconds while the AI automatically detects the subject and removes the background.
- Use the Magic Brush to manually fix any areas the AI missed or over-removed.
- Choose a new background, such as white, a solid color, or a custom image, if you do not want transparency.
- Download the result as a high-resolution PNG, or a lower-resolution preview on the free tier.
- For bulk work, connect the remove.bg API or a supported plugin to automate the process across many images.
Frequently asked questions
Is remove.bg free to use?
New accounts start with a free credit to try the tool, and there is a free preview resolution for casual use. Higher-resolution downloads, bulk processing, and API access require a paid plan or credit pack.
What file types does remove.bg support?
It accepts JPG, PNG, and WebP images up to 22 MB, and can output results at resolutions up to 50 megapixels on paid tiers.
Does remove.bg work on people as well as products?
Yes. The AI is trained to recognize people, animals, cars, and general products, which is why it works for headshots, pet photos, and e-commerce listings alike.
Can I automate background removal for a large batch of images?
Yes, through the remove.bg API or one of its integrations, which is built for developers and businesses that need to process many images without using the web interface one at a time.
Learn more at remove.bg.