Is BatchBG really a replacement for remove.bg?

Yes. BatchBG offers the same core feature — AI background removal — but runs locally in your browser instead of on remote servers. It is free, unlimited, and has no shutdown risk.

Why is remove.bg shutting down?

Canva acquired remove.bg in 2021 and is consolidating all background removal into the Canva platform. The standalone website, apps, and API are being discontinued on December 1, 2026.

Can I migrate my remove.bg API integration?

We are building a drop-in API endpoint compatible with remove.bg's v1.0 request format. You will only need to change the base URL.

Is the quality comparable to remove.bg?

BatchBG uses u2netp for instant processing (comparable to remove.bg standard) and BiRefNet for HD mode (comparable to remove.bg HD). Both run locally.

Will BatchBG ever charge per image?

No. Batch processing is free and unlimited by design — it runs on your device, so there is no server cost to pass on.

Can I remove backgrounds from many images at once for free?

Yes. Drop an entire folder and every background is removed in one pass with no per-image charge, no credits, and no watermark. Because processing runs locally, batch volume costs nothing extra — unlike credit-based tools where each image consumes paid credits.

What if I already paid for remove.bg credits?

Use them before December 1, 2026 — they expire on shutdown day and are non-refundable. Process any backlog on remove.bg now, then switch to BatchBG.

remove.bg Alternative — Free, Unlimited, No Shutdown

remove.bg Is Shutting Down — What You Need to Know

On December 1, 2026 at 9:00 CET, remove.bg will shut down its standalone website. The service — which processed an estimated 10 million images per month and served over 240 million monthly search visits — is being absorbed into Canva's ecosystem. Any unused Pay-As-You-Go credits will expire on that date. API endpoints are being redirected to Leonardo.ai, which uses a different request format and credit-based pricing model.

What Happens to Your remove.bg Account?

Unused credits: Expire December 1, 2026. No refunds. Process your backlog now or lose the balance.
API integrations: Will stop responding on December 1. All endpoints return HTTP 410 Gone after shutdown.
Desktop/mobile apps: Will be discontinued and removed from app stores.
Photoshop plugin: Will be discontinued. Adobe is directing users to its own Firefly-based removal tool.
Background removal feature: Continues inside Canva (requires Canva Pro at $14.99/month). No batch processing. No API.

Step-by-Step: Migrate from remove.bg to BatchBG

1
Use your remaining remove.bg credits
Log into remove.bg and process any queued images before December 1. Credits do not transfer and are non-refundable.
2
Export your processing history
Download any images stored on remove.bg's servers. They will be deleted after shutdown with no recovery option.
3
Test BatchBG with a sample batch
Open batchbg.com, drop 10–20 representative product photos, and compare output quality. No signup needed — instant access.
4
Update your workflow
Replace your remove.bg bookmark with BatchBG. For API users, see the migration guide below. Cancel your remove.bg subscription to avoid auto-renewal charges.

Cost Comparison

remove.bg$21–60/month

300 images/mo × $0.07–$0.20 each

BatchBG$0 — forever

Free

BatchBG vs remove.bg: Feature Comparison

Feature	remove.bg	BatchBG
Price	$0.07–$0.20/image	Free, unlimited
Batch limit	1,000 images	No limit
Upload required	Yes (server-side)	No (100% local)
Privacy	Images sent to servers	Never leaves your device
Signup required	Yes	No
API access	Paid (shutting down)	Planned (free)
Watermark	On free tier	Never
Resolution limit	Full on paid plans	Full resolution, always free
Processing speed	1–3 sec (server)	2–15 sec (device-dependent)
Offline use	No	Yes (after first load)
Shutdown risk	December 1, 2026	None — runs in your browser

Other remove.bg Alternatives

BatchBG is not the only option. Here is how the alternatives stack up for sellers and developers who need reliable, ongoing service:

Canva BG Remover

Canva Pro ($14.99/mo)

Built into Canva editor. No batch processing, no API. Only makes sense if you already pay for Canva.

Leonardo.ai

Credits-based

remove.bg's official API successor. Different request format — not a drop-in replacement. Requires code changes.

PhotoRoom

$9.99–$23.99/mo

Good mobile app. Batch processing limited to 50 images. API available on enterprise plans only.

Removal.AI

$0.07–$0.15/image

Similar pricing to remove.bg. 50 free images, then pay-per-image. No guarantee against future shutdowns.

Backgroundless.io

$49 one-time

Local processing like BatchBG. Batch limit of 40 images. One-time purchase — no subscription risk.

How to Migrate from remove.bg

If you were using remove.bg for product photo processing, switching to BatchBG takes 30 seconds: open batchbg.com, drop your images, click remove. No account, no API key, no credit card — ideal for batch processing at any scale. The workflow is identical but with no per-image cost and no upload — your images stay on your device. Perfect for creating Amazon-compliant photos.

For API users, we are building a drop-in compatible API endpoint that accepts the same request format as remove.bg's v1.0 API. Read our full migration guide for developers, including code samples and timeline.

Why Local Processing Is the Future

The remove.bg shutdown illustrates a fundamental risk of cloud-dependent tools: when the company changes strategy, your workflow breaks. Local processing — where the AI model runs on your own device — eliminates this dependency entirely. BatchBG uses ONNX Runtime Web to run the same u2netp and BiRefNet models that cloud services use, but entirely within your browser. There is no server to shut down, no subscription to cancel, no API to deprecate. The tool works as long as your browser works.

remove.bg Alternative