remove.bg
Canva Austria GmbH
★ #7 in Image GenerationProduct status: Status not recorded
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Hosted background removal with a documented API; web and API migrations require account, billing and integration checks. No lifecycle review is recorded for this listing. Its inclusion in the directory does not confirm current availability; check the vendor before relying on it.
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Decision notes
Official-document research
Based on the cited documentation. We did not use the product, purchase a plan, or run quality, speed or reliability tests in this review.
Consider it for
- Existing users planning integration migration
- Teams able to review images and update API clients
Choose another approach if
- Long-term deployment assuming unchanged endpoints or transferable credits
- Free-preview commercial production without a qualifying tariff
Pricing and conditions
Current terms unconfirmed
The pricing page returned no readable current tariff table, so old JPY amounts are withdrawn. The read terms say all remaining credits expire on 2026-12-01 and are non-refundable; a processed image counts when offered for download, even without downloading. Subscription credit rollover differs before/after 2025-10-22. Current unit prices, checkout currency, taxes, purchase availability and free allowances remain unconfirmed. Leonardo API accounts, billing and credits are separate; no replacement-service rate is presented as a remove.bg price.
Pricing source read:
Pricing or terms sourceCode, model and service licensing
The read service terms restrict free use to non-commercial purposes; commercial scope depends on the paid tariff and its terms. You must hold input rights, and stock backgrounds may have separate restrictions. The Leonardo migration guide changes endpoint/auth and response format, and says results are saved to its library by default unless ephemeral mode is selected. Do not infer unchanged privacy or transferable rights from shared ownership.
Basis and limits of the recorded score
The original 4.7 score is retained without a recorded scoring worksheet. This document review does not re-score cutout quality, speed or comparison with other editors.
Overview
remove.bg documents background removal through a web interface and an HTTP API accepting image uploads or URLs. This is a hosted workflow, not evidence that every cutout is correct or that a desktop integration processes locally. Review edges, transparent objects and the publishing requirements of your own assets; no image processing was tested here.
The service is in transition: its FAQ says the web functionality is moving into Canva, and the API page schedules the move to Leonardo.Ai from 2026-12-01. That date is still in the future at this review. Existing integrations need a new account/key and a changed request/response format; old credits do not establish rights or balances on the replacement service. Treat this entry primarily as an integration and migration reference.
Sources
The factual claims in this review were read from the pages below. Each date is when an editor last opened the source, not when the product changed.
- Vendor documentation Checked 2026-10-15
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- Vendor changelog Checked 2026-10-15
- Vendor documentation Checked 2026-10-15
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented image upload and URL API inputs
- Published migration guide with parameter mapping
- Terms specify credit expiry and tariff-dependent rights
Cons
- Migration requires integration and account changes
- Old price tables do not confirm current purchases
- Output review and input rights remain the user's responsibility
Who it's for
Auditing an existing background-removal integration
Planning a migration with representative image samples
Preparing cutouts with human quality review
Bottom line
For existing remove.bg workflows, prioritize the migration deadline, new credentials, output format and data handling. Confirm present access and replacement pricing before committing a new long-term workflow.
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Frequently asked questions
Is remove.bg currently available?
No lifecycle review is recorded for this listing. Its inclusion in the directory does not confirm current availability; check the vendor before relying on it.
What is remove.bg?
remove.bg is a Image Generation tool developed by Canva Austria GmbH. Hosted background removal with a documented API; web and API migrations require account, billing and integration checks.
What costs and terms should I check for remove.bg?
The pricing page returned no readable current tariff table, so old JPY amounts are withdrawn. The read terms say all remaining credits expire on 2026-12-01 and are non-refundable; a processed image counts when offered for download, even without downloading. Subscription credit rollover differs before/after 2025-10-22. Current unit prices, checkout currency, taxes, purchase availability and free allowances remain unconfirmed. Leonardo API accounts, billing and credits are separate; no replacement-service rate is presented as a remove.bg price.
Is remove.bg open source?
The read service terms restrict free use to non-commercial purposes; commercial scope depends on the paid tariff and its terms. You must hold input rights, and stock backgrounds may have separate restrictions. The Leonardo migration guide changes endpoint/auth and response format, and says results are saved to its library by default unless ephemeral mode is selected. Do not infer unchanged privacy or transferable rights from shared ownership.
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Basic Info
- Pricing
- Freemium
The pricing page returned no readable current tariff table, so old JPY amounts are withdrawn. The read terms say all remaining credits expire on 2026-12-01 and are non-refundable; a processed image counts when offered for download, even without downloading. Subscription credit rollover differs before/after 2025-10-22. Current unit prices, checkout currency, taxes, purchase availability and free allowances remain unconfirmed. Leonardo API accounts, billing and credits are separate; no replacement-service rate is presented as a remove.bg price.
- Editorial score
- ★ 4.7 / 5 How we score
- Platforms
- WebAPI
- Last verified
- 2026-10-12
