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Remove the background from product photos in seconds

Pure white or transparent, ready for Shopify, Etsy, Amazon and eBay. Packs from $17, credits never expire.

Developers: one API call

or drop a file, paste image Ctrl/⌘+V or

Processed on our servers. Previews are deleted right after.

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Real-time API

Remove backgrounds with one API call.

The Real-time API takes one HTTP request and usually answers with the finished, full-resolution PNG in the same response. Upload a file or send an image URL; no SDK, plain HTTPS from any language or no-code tool.

1 credit per successful image · failed images are free · keys in your account

curl -X POST https://removebackground.dev/v1/remove \
  -H 'x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY' \
  -F 'image_file=@photo.jpg' \
  -o photo-no-bg.png
$ curl -X POST https://removebackground.dev/v1/remove \
    -H "x-api-key: $REMOVEBG_API_KEY" \
    -F 'image_file=@dog.jpg' -o dog.png

← 200 OK · image/png · typically a few seconds
  saved dog.png (transparent, full resolution)
1 Your image2 One HTTP request3 PNG in the response
  • One request, finished PNG backSend an image; the cut-out comes back in the same HTTP response, typically in a few seconds.
  • Usually no pollingIf an image takes longer than about 55 s, you get a job id to fetch the result with, instead of resending the image.
  • Bulk when you need itPOST /v1/batch takes up to 100 image URLs at once, or drop a folder on the Bulk page.
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Why removebackground.dev

Made for product photos: clean edges, pure white or transparent, and bulk for whole catalogues.

  • Private by defaultPreviews are deleted the moment they are made. HD results are private to your account.
  • HD, no watermarkSign in free with Google: a Preview costs 1 credit, then the HD PNG costs 1 more (2 in total). New accounts get 50 free credits.
  • Clean edgesHair, fur and product edges come out clean. Download a transparent PNG at the original size.
  • Ready to scaleWhen one image at a time isn't enough, Bulk and the Real-time API do the same at volume.
BulkGot a folder of photos?Upload up to 100 images or paste URLs, then download them all as a ZIP. 1 credit per successful image.Try Bulk CompareLooking for a remove.bg alternative?Sign in free with 50 credits included, and API credits that never expire.See the comparison

Pages with the exact rules for each job, and the tool set up for it.

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Questions

Is it free to remove a background?

New accounts get 50 free credits when they sign in with Google. In the editor, a Preview costs 1 credit and the HD PNG costs 2 credits in total, with no watermark.

What happens to my images?

Previews are made from a small copy of your image and deleted as soon as they are sent back. HD results are stored privately in your account for 48 hours and only reachable through short-lived links.

Which image formats work?

JPG, PNG and WebP, plus most other formats your browser can open. The result is a transparent PNG.

Is there an API?

Yes. The Real-time API takes one HTTP request and returns the finished PNG in the same response. It costs 1 credit per successful image; failed images are free and credits never expire.

Can I remove backgrounds from many images at once?

Yes. Bulk processes up to 100 images or image URLs in one go and gives you a ZIP. It uses the same credits as the API.

How is this different from remove.bg?

You get a Preview for 1 credit and the HD PNG for 2 credits in total (50 free credits when you sign up with Google). For automation, API credits are pay-as-you-go top-ups that never expire. See the comparison page for details.