Background Removal API
Remove the background from any image with a single API call and get a transparent PNG or WebP back in under 2 seconds. From $0.002 per image, with 100 free credits every month.
Why developers switch their background removal API to Poof
From $0.002 per image
Volume plans up to 100× cheaper than remove.bg, with top-ups when you need them. No per-image surprises.
Under 2 seconds per image
GPU-accelerated background removal, fast enough for interactive uploads.
Python & TypeScript SDKs
Copy-paste ready docs, plus n8n, Zapier, Make and MCP integrations.
Transparent Billing
Simple invoices. No hidden fees or complex credit math.
99.9% Uptime
Reliability you can build your business on. Guaranteed.
Remove backgrounds from any image, at any scale.
Stop wrestling with OpenCV or expensive enterprise APIs. One endpoint handles people, products, cars, animals and graphics, and returns a clean transparent background.
Fast background removal
GPU-accelerated processing, under 2 seconds per image. Built for responsive user experiences.
Hair-Level Precision
Our v2 model handles complex edges like fur, hair, and transparent objects perfectly.
Bulk and batch processing
Remove backgrounds from thousands of product photos on global GPU infrastructure. 99.9% uptime.
Developer-first API
Python and TypeScript SDKs, plus n8n, Zapier, Make and MCP integrations.
Integrate in less than
10 lines of code
Stop worrying about machine learning infrastructure, GPU scaling, or Python dependencies. Just send us an image via a standard HTTP request, and we'll handle the heavy lifting.
curl -fX POST https://api.poof.bg/v1/remove \
-H 'x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY' \
-F 'image_file=@image.jpg' \
-o no-bg.pngBackground removal API pricing
From $0.002 per image on volume plans — up to 100× less than remove.bg. Every account gets 100 free credits a month, no credit card required.
Free
100 credits/month
- 100 credits/month
- 4 requests/minute
- Full resolution output
- Community support
Pro
2,000 credits/month
- 2,000 credits/month
- 12 requests/minute
- Full resolution output
- Priority email support
- Top-up: $10 / 1,000 credits
Mega
10,000 credits/month
- 10,000 credits/month
- 40 requests/minute
- Full resolution output
- Priority support
- Top-up: $10 / 3,000 credits
Ultra
50,000 credits/month
- 50,000 credits/month
- 100 requests/minute
- Full resolution output
- Priority support
- Top-up: $20 / 10,000 credits
Giga
200,000 credits/month
- 200,000 credits/month
- 200 requests/minute
- Full resolution output
- Dedicated support
- Top-up: $20 / 30,000 credits
Built for product photos, people and everything in between.
Whether you are processing 10 images or 10 million, our infrastructure adapts to your needs without compromising on quality or privacy.
Smart Object Detection
Our AI automatically detects the primary subject, whether it's a person, product, car, or animal, and isolates it with micron-level accuracy, handling hair and fur effortlessly.
6K Resolution
Support for images up to 36 megapixels without downscaling.
EU company, GDPR compliant
Your images are never used to train models. Commercial use on every plan, no attribution required.
Trusted By Builders
See what developers and business owners are saying about their workflow since switching.
JW"I was initially skeptical about the low price point compared to the market leaders. But after running a batch test, the edge detection was precise, and the API response time was consistent. It effectively cut our image infrastructure costs in half."
CV"The docs are actually readable, which is a rare find. Dropped the API key into our Node backend, tweaked one param, and it just worked. No weird errors or debugging needed. Solid experience."
EV"I process hundreds of product photos weekly for my store. Manual editing was killing me. This API handles bulk uploads way faster than I expected. The edge detection on hair and jewelry is surprisingly good too."
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our image background removal API. Can't find an answer? Contact our support team.
Sign up for the Free plan and your API key is ready instantly — no credit card required. It comes with 100 free credits every month, enough to test the full background removal API from your own code before you pay anything.
Our service is designed to be highly affordable. We offer the same, if not better, high-accuracy results as major competitors but at a price up to 100 times lower — from $0.002 per image on volume plans, against remove.bg's $0.20 standard rate. Our goal is to provide a scalable, professional solution that doesn't break the bank.
We focus on a developer-first experience: simple and clear documentation, a robust REST API, a request ID on every response for easy debugging, and competitive pricing that supports projects of all sizes, from hobby apps to large-scale enterprise solutions.
Yes. The API accepts the same image_file upload, image URL and base64 inputs, and returns a transparent PNG, so most remove.bg integrations only need the endpoint and API key changed. remove.bg shuts down on 1 December 2026 — see our remove.bg alternative guide for the step-by-step migration.
Yes. Every request returns the subject on a transparent background as PNG or WebP, ready to composite onto any colour, or you can request a solid background colour instead.
Our API to remove background from images supports JPG, PNG, and WebP formats. The maximum file size is 20MB. For optimal results, we recommend using high-resolution images.
No. Your images are only processed to fulfil your request and are never used to train models or for any other purpose. How images are handled and for how long is described in our privacy policy.
Yes, you have complete control. You can cancel your subscription at any time from Billing settings in your dashboard (Manage subscription). You will retain access and be able to use your remaining credits until the end of your billing period.
Rate limits are per plan, from 4 requests/minute on Free up to 200 requests/minute on Giga. Paid plans offer limits suitable for production applications, while the free plan is perfect for development and testing.
Guides and comparisons
Everything you need to pick a background removal API and ship it.
Background removal API for developers
Endpoint reference, request parameters, SDKs and code examples in cURL, Python and TypeScript.
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