Erase.bg

AI background removal

Erase.bg is an AI-powered background removal tool by PixelBin (formerly Remove.bg competitor in the PixelBin suite). It removes backgrounds from images (and short videos up to 30 seconds) in seconds, outputting transparent PNGs or custom backgrounds. Supports PNG, JPG, JPEG, WEBP, and HEIC up to 10,000×10,000 px. Part of the PixelBin.io ecosystem for bulk processing, API integration, and enterprise image pipelines.

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Features & details

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Category (short)

AI background removal

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Target audience

E-commerce sellers needing fast product cutouts, Marketers and social creators doing quick photo edits, Developers integrating bg removal via PixelBin API, Mobile users editing on iOS/Android, Not ideal for: complex layer-based editing, large-format print prep needing manual masking, or high-volume free use (only 3 credits).

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Pricing notes

Verified from erase.bg/pricing (July 2026): Free — 3 credits on signup (3 HD downloads); sign-up required 10 credits — $12 one-time ($0.60/credit, $6 billed — pricing page shows $12 pack label) 100 credits — $12 one-time ($0.12/credit) 1,000 credits — $50 one-time ($0.05/credit) Credits valid 1 year; non-refundable; 1 credit = 1 image transformation Enterprise — Custom via sales@pixelbin.io; bulk and API via PixelBin.io Pro benefits (paid): batch mode, unlimited HD downloads, 24/7 support.

Pros & cons

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Pros

Fast, accurate AI segmentation including difficult edges
HEIC and video support beyond basic PNG/JPG
PixelBin API for production e-commerce pipelines
Mobile apps for iOS and Android
Pay-as-you-go credits — no subscription required

Cons

Only 3 free credits — tight for evaluation
Bulk and commercial scale requires PixelBin.io separately
Credit pricing inconsistent across FAQ vs pricing page
No layer-based editing for complex compositions

Review notes

Context from the listing review and editorial research.

Overall market reception: Solid mid-tier bg remover; 4.7/5 from 60 ratings on site. Common praise: Speed, HEIC support, mobile apps, PixelBin API ecosystem, edge quality on hair/fur. Common criticisms: Only 3 free credits; credit packs confusing (multiple price points cited across pages); bulk requires PixelBin upsell. Ratings: 4.7/5 on-site; widely listed in AI tool directories; part of established PixelBin suite.

Extended features

In-depth description and capability notes.

One-click background removal — AI segmentation with edge refinement for hair and fine details. Multiple formats — PNG, JPG, JPEG, WEBP, HEIC input; PNG/JPG output. Video background removal — Up to 30-second clips (newer feature). Batch processing — Bulk upload on paid/enterprise tiers via PixelBin. Background editing — Replace with solid colors, themed backgrounds, or custom uploads. API integration — PixelBin REST API for developer and e-commerce pipeline embedding. Mobile apps — iOS and Android apps for on-the-go editing. Related tools — Upscale.media, WatermarkRemover.io in same PixelBin family.

Use cases

Erase.bg fits e-commerce sellers, designers, marketers, and developers needing fast, accurate background removal without Photoshop skills. Product photos on white/transparent backgrounds for Amazon, Shopify, Etsy Profile headshots with clean backgrounds Real estate and car dealership listing photos Social media and ad creative preparation Developer embedding bg removal via PixelBin API Quick personal photo edits on mobile