BackgroundCut API

The power of BackgroundCut, automated. Integrate professional-grade background removal into your apps in minutes.

API Pricing

Pay-as-you-go credit system with volume-based pricing - the more you buy, the more you save. Use credits for background removal, AI segmentation, and advanced image processing. Credits are valid for 90 days from purchase.

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No monthly commitment. Pay only for what you use.

How It Works

Integrate background removal in 3 simple steps with our globally accelerated API infrastructure.

1. Upload

Send images via cURL, Python, PHP, Node.js, or any language. View code examples

2. Process

GPU-accelerated servers process your images in milliseconds.

3. Deliver

Get results via globally accelerated CDN for fast delivery worldwide.

Why Choose BackgroundCut API

Ultra Accurate Cutouts

State-of-the-art AI delivers exceptional accuracy, even in complex areas like hair and fur. Get smooth, professional results every time. Get started with our API

Boost Your E-commerce

Clean product photos increase trust and conversion rates. Automate your image processing workflow and cut data preparation costs significantly.

Scale Without Limits

No infrastructure to manage. Process thousands of high-resolution images without lag or downtime. We handle the scaling so you can focus on your product. Learn about our API

API Documentation

Choose the API version that best fits your integration needs.

API v3

Recommended

Built for browser and mobile apps. Features access tokens for secure client-side uploads, multiple output variants in a single request, and AI-powered point-based segmentation.

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API v1

Legacy

Simple integration, up to 200 req/min. Great for server-side use.

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API v2

Legacy

Base64 support, alpha masks, up to 500 req/min.

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Detailed Pricing Breakdown

Complete feature breakdown with per-feature costs. Mix and match based on your needs.

Background Removal

Feature	Cost	Description
Resolution-based Pricing
Up to 0.25 MP (500×500) Background removal for images up to 0.25 megapixels	0.25 credits	Background removal for images up to 0.25 megapixels
Up to 1 MP (1000×1000) Background removal for images up to 1 megapixel	0.5 credits	Background removal for images up to 1 megapixel
Standard Resolution (up to 12MP) Default Background removal for images up to 12 megapixels	1 credit	Background removal for images up to 12 megapixels
High Resolution (up to 25MP) Background removal for images up to 25 megapixels	5 credits	Background removal for images up to 25 megapixels
Additional Options
Auto Crop to Object Bounds Automatically crop to object bounds per variant	+0.5 credits	Automatically crop to object bounds per variant
Additional Output Variants Generate multiple variants (different sizes, formats, backgrounds) in a single API call	+0.25 credits/variant	Generate multiple variants (different sizes, formats, backgrounds) in a single API call
Alpha Channel & Transparency Full alpha channel support with anti-aliased edges	Included	Full alpha channel support with anti-aliased edges
Custom Background Colors Replace backgrounds with any hex color value per variant	Included	Replace backgrounds with any hex color value per variant
Format Control (PNG/JPG/WebP) Choose output format and compression quality per variant	Included	Choose output format and compression quality per variant

AI Segmentation & Precision Tools

Feature	Cost	Description
AI Cut / Point-Based Segmentation Precisely select and cut specific objects using point-based AI segmentation. Click to isolate any object in your image.	+2 credits	Precisely select and cut specific objects using point-based AI segmentation. Click to isolate any object in your image.
Fine-Grained Hair Segmentation Advanced hair and fur detection with strand-level precision for portrait editing and complex edge cases	+1 credit	Advanced hair and fur detection with strand-level precision for portrait editing and complex edge cases

AI Background Generation (Coming Soon)

Feature	Cost	Description
Internal AI Model Generate realistic backgrounds using our internal AI model. Cost scales with output resolution.	Per megapixel (pricing TBD)	Generate realistic backgrounds using our internal AI model. Cost scales with output resolution.
Premium AI Models State-of-the-art diffusion models for photorealistic results.	Per megapixel (pricing TBD)	State-of-the-art diffusion models for photorealistic results.
AI Shadows (via prompt) Add realistic shadows to your background generation prompt - no additional cost	Included in AI BG	Add realistic shadows to your background generation prompt - no additional cost
AI Relighting (via prompt) Add lighting instructions to fix exposure - no additional cost	Included in AI BG	Add lighting instructions to fix exposure - no additional cost

Advanced AI Effects (Coming Soon)

Feature	Cost	Description
Inpainting & Object Removal Remove defects, unwanted objects, or replace selected areas while preserving context.	TBD	Remove defects, unwanted objects, or replace selected areas while preserving context.
Outpainting & Canvas Extension Extend images beyond original boundaries with AI-generated content.	TBD	Extend images beyond original boundaries with AI-generated content.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The BackgroundCut API is an AI-powered image processing service that removes backgrounds from images. It's an HTTP-based interface you can integrate into any website, app, or product. As a fully managed service, you don't need to worry about infrastructure, scaling, or maintenance. See our API documentation to get started.

We use volume-based pricing: buy more credits upfront and pay less per credit. 1,000 credits costs $40/1K, while 50,000+ credits costs only $20/1K. Credits are consumed based on image resolution and features used - starting at 0.25 credits for small images. See the detailed pricing breakdown for all feature costs.

API credits are valid for 90 days from purchase. Unused credits expire after this period.

Output variants let you generate multiple versions of a processed image in one API call - for example, a full-size PNG, a cropped JPG with white background, and a thumbnail WebP. The first variant is included; additional variants cost +0.25 credits each.

AI Cut uses advanced point-based AI segmentation to let you select and cut specific objects by clicking points on the image. Perfect for isolating products, removing unwanted objects, or creating complex compositions. Adds +2 credits to the base cost.

Standard processing supports up to 12 MP resolution and 12 MB file size. For high-resolution images up to 25MP, 5 credits are required per image.

We support PNG and WebP (with transparency) and JPG (when you specify a background color, since JPG doesn't support transparency).

Yes! Credits work for both API calls and bulk processing through our web interface. It's a unified system for all your background removal needs.