remove.bg free background remover limits

Pricing for nonprofits

Remove.bg is free on the website for low-resolution previews up to 0.25 megapixels. Free accounts also get one bonus high-resolution credit and 50 free API previews a month.

Review for nonprofits

Automatic background remover free for low-resolution previews plus one HD credit.

Remove.bg is free on the website for low-resolution previews up to 0.25 megapixels. Free accounts also get one bonus high-resolution credit and 50 free API previews a month.

Typical nonprofit uses:

Cut out headshots for staff pages
Prepare product shots for fundraising shops
Transparent logos for slides and docs
Test full quality with the bonus credit

Pros:

Automatic backgrounds in seconds
Free low-resolution previews on the site
One bonus high-resolution credit included
50 free API previews monthly

Cons:

Full-resolution downloads consume credits
One bonus credit only, then paid plans
API volume needs subscriptions

FAQ about remove.bg for nonprofits

Is remove.bg free?

Yes, in part. Low-resolution previews are always free on the website, and free accounts get one bonus high-resolution credit plus 50 free API previews a month.

What costs credits?

Full-resolution downloads. High-quality images cost 1 credit each regardless of size.

What if credits run out?

No overage charges. Further downloads pause except free website previews until upgrade or top-up.

Is remove.bg shutting down?

The standalone remove.bg website will no longer be available from 1 December 2026 at 9:00am CET as background removal moves to Canva, per the banner on the remove.bg homepage. Existing free previews and credits apply until then.