Removal.AI

Removal.AI is an AI background remover that cuts the subject out of a photo automatically, for ecommerce sellers, designers and developers who handle a lot of product and portrait images. It is a single-purpose tool with a wide set of entry points: a web app, bulk processing, desktop apps, a Photoshop plugin and an API, plus very low per-image prices at higher volumes.

What is Removal.AI used for?

Most people use Removal.AI to get clean product cutouts for marketplaces, catalogs and ads. It is also used for portraits, ID-style photos and design assets.

• Removing backgrounds from JPG and PNG images in a few seconds
• Replacing backgrounds with a solid color or another image
• Processing large batches with the bulk background remover
• Automating cutouts in your own app or store through the API
• Working from Photoshop with a plugin, or from desktop apps on Windows, Mac and Linux
• Ordering human photo editing services for jobs that need manual work

Who Removal.AI is best for

It fits Amazon, eBay and Shopify sellers, print-on-demand shops, marketplaces and agencies that process product photos every week. Developers who need a low-cost background removal API can also use it. Casual users who only need one cutout can stay on the free preview, and people who want full AI scene generation should look at product photography tools instead.

Removal.AI pricing

As of October 2026, Removal.AI is free for low-resolution images (0.25 megapixels) and personal use, with unlimited free previews and one free high-resolution credit on sign-up. Full-resolution downloads use one credit each. Lifetime packs start at $1.89 for 3 credits and go up to $1,499 for 13,000 credits, valid for three years. Monthly subscriptions start at $5.99 for 100 credits and scale to $1,650 for 90,000 credits, with unused credits rolling over up to five times the monthly budget while you stay subscribed. All subscriptions carry a 14-day money-back guarantee, and businesses processing more than 10,000 images a month can request custom or unlimited API pricing.

Limitations to keep in mind

• Free downloads are capped at low resolution, which is too small for most store listings
• Uploads are limited to 12 MB, and images above 36 MP are resized
• Very fine hair, glass and semi-transparent objects can need manual touch-up
• It removes backgrounds but does not generate full lifestyle scenes

Removal.AI vs alternatives

remove.bg is the best-known option, with strong edge quality and many integrations, and is worth comparing on your hardest images. Photoroom goes further for sellers, adding AI backgrounds, shadows and templates on mobile and web. Cutout.Pro bundles background removal with other photo and video tools, and Clipdrop adds relighting and cleanup. Pixelcut suits sellers who edit on their phone. Removal.AI wins on price at scale and on its range of desktop, plugin and API options.

Tips for getting started with Removal.AI

Upload a few of your trickiest photos, such as items with hair, fur or transparent parts, and compare the free previews before buying credits. Pick a lifetime pack if your volume is irregular and a monthly plan if it is steady, since monthly credits are cheaper per image. For a store or app, test the API on a small batch and check edge quality at full size.

Removal.AI FAQ

Is Removal.AI free?

Yes, for low-resolution images and personal use. Full-resolution downloads use credits, with packs from $1.89 and subscriptions from $5.99 per month.

Does Removal.AI have an API?

Yes. Removal.AI offers an API, with custom and unlimited API plans for businesses processing more than 10,000 images a month.

Can Removal.AI remove backgrounds in bulk?

Yes. It has a bulk background remover as well as desktop apps and a Photoshop plugin for batch work.

Removal.AI vs remove.bg: which is better?

Both give similar automatic cutouts; remove.bg is better known with many integrations, while Removal.AI is often cheaper per image at high volume.