remove.bg closes on 1 December 2026
Canva, which remove.bg's own FAQ says it became part of in 2021, is folding background removal into canva.com and closing the standalone site on 1 December 2026 at 9:00am CET. Unused pay-as-you-go credits expire on the same date, and the self-service API stops accepting requests — it moves to Leonardo.ai, while enterprise API contracts continue unchanged. Monthly subscriptions renew free from 1 November and annual plans are refunded pro rata. Everything below is still accurate today; verified against remove.bg's own pricing page and FAQ on 2026-09-25.
Best Remove.bg Alternatives in 2026
Remove.bg is the most popular AI background remover, but its credit-based pricing can add up quickly. These alternatives offer similar (or better) quality with different pricing models and additional features.
PhotoRoom
AI-powered photo editing platform specializing in product photography. Removes backgrounds instantly and offers AI-generated backgrounds for e-commerce.
Cutout.Pro
Comprehensive AI visual editing platform with background removal, upscaling, photo restoration, and video background removal.
PicWish
Free AI photo editor with background removal, upscaling, and object removal. Desktop app works offline.
Canva
All-in-one design platform with AI background remover built in. Use it alongside thousands of templates for immediate design context.
Cleanup.pictures
Clean and simple tool for removing objects, people, and text from photos. Also handles background removal with high accuracy.
Pixlr
Online photo editor with AI-powered background removal, object removal, and generative fill. Good Photoshop alternative with free tier.
Fotor
AI photo editor with one-click background removal, AI enhancer, and design tools. Offers batch processing for multiple images.
Unscreen
Specialized in removing backgrounds from video and GIFs. Works automatically without green screen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best free alternative to Remove.bg?
PicWish offers free background removal with a watermark on high-res exports. Cleanup.pictures has a solid free tier. Pixlr is also free with AI background removal.
Which tool is best for e-commerce product photos?
PhotoRoom is purpose-built for e-commerce with AI-generated backgrounds. Cutout.Pro is excellent for batch processing large product catalogs.
Can any of these remove video backgrounds?
Cutout.Pro and Unscreen both handle video background removal. Unscreen also offers plugins for Premiere Pro and After Effects.
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