Removal.AI

Removal.AI is an automated tool and photo editing service designed to extract backgrounds from images in seconds. It uses subject detection technology to handle fine details like hair and furry edges, and it provides an online photo editor for making design adjustments. Users can access the service through a web interface, downloadable apps, or by integrating the platform's API into existing systems.

• Fully automated background removal with instant subject detection and neat cutout edges for hair or furry details
• Batch processing capability to handle over 1,000 images in a single upload
• Online photo editor to add texts, effects, change background colors or replace backgrounds with solid colors and new images
• Manual foreground editing tools including an erase and restore brush
• Desktop application support for Windows, Mac, and Linux, alongside a plugin for Adobe Photoshop
• Professional human editor service option for challenging images with a 24-hour turnaround

Pros

• Delivers fast automated cutouts with smooth edges, reducing the need for manual work in tools like Photoshop
• Handles high-volume workflows by allowing batch processing of over 1,000 images at once
• Provides flexible access methods including a web tool, desktop apps, Photoshop extension, and developer API
• Offers a risk-free trial structure featuring unlimited free previews and a 14-day money-back guarantee on paid plans

Cons

• Image uploads are restricted to .jpg, .jpeg, or .png formats up to 12 MB in size
• Images with a resolution larger than 36 megapixels are automatically resized by the system
• Requires a clear subject in the uploaded image for the automated background removal to work properly
• Support is currently available in English only

Removal.AI is well-suited for ecommerce stores, graphic designers, photographers, marketers, and developers looking to streamline product photography or embed background removal capabilities into applications. It also fits individuals who want to create visual presentations, social media posts, and custom designs. It is a poor fit for users needing automated background removal on non-standard file formats beyond JPEG and PNG or images exceeding the 12 MB size limit without adjusting them first.

Removal.AI operates on a freemium model offering a free tier with unlimited free previews alongside paid options. Paid plans are structured around a credit system where 1 high-resolution image download equals 1 credit. Pricing is available via lifetime purchase options where credits are valid for use within 3 years, or monthly subscription plans where unused credits roll over up to five times the monthly budget as long as the subscription remains active. Custom high-volume solutions and unlimited API access plans require contacting support for a specific quote.

Unlike manual editing software that requires painstaking tracing, Removal.AI automates the extraction process using AI subject detection to isolate foregrounds and manage complex edges like hair in seconds. Compared to basic background removers, it pairs the automated cutout with an integrated online photo editor, batch processing for over 1,000 images, and an option to send challenging images to human professional editors for manual review within 24 hours.

Adobe Photoshop, Windows, Mac, Linux, and a developer API for integration into existing systems.