Clipdrop
Clipdrop offers 9 AI image tools like Uncrop and Cleanup in 2026. Free tier has daily caps, Pro removes limits. See pricing and top alternatives here.
About Clipdrop
What is Clipdrop (2026 update)
Clipdrop is a browser-based AI image editing platform that bundles tools for background removal, image upscaling, object cleanup, and text-to-image generation into one workspace. It was originally built by Init ML, acquired by Stability AI in 2023, then sold to the marketing AI company Jasper in February 2024, and it has run under Jasper for more than two years as of 2026.
What is new in 2026
Clipdrop now ships nine browser-based tools available free with daily usage caps, with higher limits unlocked on the Pro plan and through the API. The core text-to-image generator has been updated to support newer Stable Diffusion model outputs, and tools like Uncrop, Relight, Sky Replacement, and Text Removal remain part of the free lineup with capped daily use. Video background removal is available through the API, though full generative video editing inside the main Clipdrop interface is still in beta, check the official site for current beta access. Because Jasper now owns the product, development has shifted toward supporting Jasper’s marketing and enterprise customers rather than showcasing standalone Stable Diffusion research, which is a meaningful change from Clipdrop’s earlier Stability AI branding.
Key features
- Text to image generation built on Stable Diffusion models
- Background removal and background replacement
- Image upscaler for 2x resolution increases
- Cleanup tool to remove unwanted objects from photos
- Uncrop to extend an image beyond its original borders
- Relight to change lighting in a photo after the fact
- Text remover for stripping text overlays from images
- Sky replacement tool
- API access for background removal and other tools at usage-based rates
Pricing in 2026
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | All 9 tools with daily caps, for example 20 uses per 24 hours for background removal, upscaler, cleanup, and relight, and 50 per 24 hours for text removal |
| Pro | Around $15/month (verify exact current rate on the official site) | Skip-the-queue processing and higher daily limits (1000 per 24 hours) on text to image, uncrop, and high resolution versions of every tool |
| API | Usage-based, check the official site | Programmatic access to Clipdrop’s image tools including video background removal |
Who should use it
Clipdrop suits designers, content creators, and small marketing teams who need quick one-off image edits like background removal or upscaling without opening a full design suite. The free tier’s daily caps work fine for occasional use, while the Pro plan fits people running through many images per day, such as e-commerce sellers processing product photos. Developers who need to embed background removal or image cleanup into their own app are the target for the API plan.
Limitations and alternatives
Clipdrop’s daily caps on the free plan can run out fast if you are batch processing images, and full generative video editing is still limited compared to dedicated video AI tools. Exact current Pro and API pricing is not always displayed clearly on Clipdrop’s own pricing page, so check the official site before committing. If you need a different fit, alternatives include remove.bg for dedicated background removal, Photoroom for product photo editing, Adobe Firefly for a more design-suite-integrated workflow, and Canva’s built-in AI tools for teams already using Canva.
Frequently asked questions
Is Clipdrop still owned by Stability AI?
No, Stability AI sold Clipdrop's parent company to Jasper in February 2024, and it has run under Jasper since then.
Is Clipdrop free to use?
Yes, Clipdrop has a free plan covering all nine tools, but each tool has a daily usage cap such as 20 uses per 24 hours.
What does Clipdrop Pro add?
Pro removes the queue wait and raises daily limits to around 1000 uses per 24 hours, plus high resolution output on every tool.
What are good alternatives to Clipdrop?
remove.bg, Photoroom, Adobe Firefly, and Canva's AI tools are common alternatives depending on whether you need standalone editing or an integrated design suite.
Information last verified: September 2026.
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