Erase.bg
Erase.bg removes image backgrounds in about 5 seconds using pay-as-you-go credits. See 2026 pricing, API access, video removal, and alternatives.
About Erase.bg
What is Erase.bg (2026 update)
Erase.bg is an AI-powered background removal tool that automatically strips the background from an uploaded image in about 5 seconds, without requiring manual masking or selection. It is built by the PixelBin platform and offers both a web app for individual use and an API for developers who want to add background removal to their own applications.
What is new in 2026
Erase.bg’s parent platform, PixelBin, added video background removal in 2026, extending the tool beyond static images into short video clips. The API also supports bulk and batch processing, letting businesses strip backgrounds from many product photos in one pass instead of uploading images one at a time, and the underlying image transformation API supports a rate limit of 300 requests per minute for developers integrating it at scale.
Beyond core background removal, Erase.bg’s broader toolset now includes AI background generation and replacement, object removal, and photo restoration for damaged images, positioning it as a wider image-editing utility rather than a single-purpose background eraser.
Key features
- Automatic background removal in about 5 seconds with no manual masking
- AI background generation and replacement with preset and custom backgrounds
- Bulk and batch processing for multiple images at once
- Developer API with high-volume rate limits and SDK support
- Object removal and AI photo restoration tools
- New video background removal via the PixelBin platform
Pricing in 2026
Erase.bg uses a pay-as-you-go credit system rather than a recurring subscription for individual use, alongside a custom Enterprise plan for bulk business needs. New signups get free credits to test the tool before buying.
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | 3 free credits, 3 HD downloads to test the tool |
| Pay-as-you-go (10 credits) | $5 | 10 image transformations, credits valid for 1 year |
| Pay-as-you-go (1,000 credits) | $30 ($0.03/image) | 1,000 image transformations, credits valid for 1 year |
| Enterprise | Custom | Bulk processing, dedicated support, custom integration |
Who should use it
Erase.bg fits e-commerce sellers who need clean, consistent product photos on a white or transparent background without hiring a photo editor for every listing. Developers building an app that needs background removal as a feature can use the API instead of building their own model, and the 300 requests-per-minute rate limit supports moderate production traffic. Because pricing is credit-based rather than a monthly subscription, it also works well for people who only need background removal occasionally rather than every day. Marketing teams preparing bulk product catalogs for a seasonal sale can use the batch processing option to clean up hundreds of images in one job instead of one image at a time, and the object removal and photo restoration tools give teams a reason to keep using the same account for touch-up work beyond background removal alone.
Limitations and alternatives
Because credits are the primary pricing unit, heavy daily users may find a flat-rate subscription tool more predictable for budgeting than buying credit packs repeatedly, check the official site for current bulk pricing before committing to high volume. Enterprise pricing is not published and requires contacting sales directly, so larger teams cannot get an instant quote.
Alternatives include remove.bg, a closely related and widely used background removal API and web app with its own separate pricing, Adobe Express’s background remover for users already inside the Adobe ecosystem, and Canva’s built-in background remover for users who also need collage or design layout tools in the same workflow.
Frequently asked questions
Is Erase.bg free to use?
New users get 3 free credits and 3 HD downloads to test the tool before needing to buy a credit pack.
How does Erase.bg pricing work?
Erase.bg uses pay-as-you-go credits rather than a monthly subscription, for example $5 for 10 credits or $30 for 1,000 credits, valid for 1 year from purchase.
Does Erase.bg offer an API?
Yes, it provides a developer API with SDK support and a rate limit of 300 requests per minute for integrating background removal into other applications.
Can Erase.bg remove backgrounds from video?
Yes, video background removal was added in 2026 through the PixelBin platform, in addition to the original image background removal.
Information last verified: September 2026.
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