remove.bg
remove.bg removes image backgrounds automatically through a web app, desktop and mobile apps and an API. From 1 December 2026 the service moves to Leonardo.Ai.
About this tool
remove.bg is one of the best-known single-purpose AI image tools: upload a photo and it isolates the subject, returning a transparent PNG or a new solid or generated background. It is widely used for e-commerce product shots, car listings, profile pictures and design assets. Integrations with Figma, Photoshop and Zapier, a mobile app and a bulk mode extend it beyond one-off edits.
An important change is scheduled. remove.bg, which belongs to Canva, states that starting on 1 December 2026 background removal moves to Leonardo.Ai, another Canva company, and that purchased credits expire on that date. The API is presented as keeping a similar integration on Leonardo, with upscaling, scene generation and image-to-video added. Plan purchases with that deadline in mind.
What you can do
One-click cut-outs
The subject is separated from the background automatically, ready for transparent, white or replacement backgrounds.
AI background generator
New backdrops can be generated for a cut-out without writing a prompt.
Developer API
A simple HTTP API returns PNG, JPG, WebP or a compositing-friendly format, with 50 free calls each month.
Bulk and integrations
Batch processing and plug-ins for Figma, Photoshop and Zapier bring removal into existing workflows.
Who is it for?
- An online shop produces consistent white-background product photos for a marketplace.
- A car dealer cleans up listing images before publishing them.
- A developer adds automatic background removal to a profile-photo upload flow.
Before you choose
Credits expire on 1 December 2026 when the service transitions to Leonardo.Ai, so avoid buying more than you can use before then.
API throughput depends on image resolution: the rate limit is expressed per megapixel, so large images process more slowly.
Review whether uploads may be used to improve the model; remove.bg shows an opt-in or opt-out choice on contributed images.
Frequently asked questions
What happens to remove.bg after December 2026?
remove.bg says background removal moves to Leonardo.Ai, also owned by Canva, on 1 December 2026, and existing credits expire on that date.
Is the remove.bg API free?
The first 50 API calls each month are free according to remove.bg. Higher volumes require credits or a subscription.
What file formats can the API return?
The API can return PNG, JPG, WebP or a format designed for compositing. Very large PNG outputs above 10 megapixels are not supported.
Check the official website for current features, pricing, and terms.
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