remove.bg
by Canva (originally Kaleido AI GmbH)
remove.bg is an online image-editing service that automatically detects foreground subjects and removes image backgrounds. It offers a web app, desktop integrations, plugins, and an API for automated workflows.
Acquisition Details
Kaleido, the Vienna-based company behind remove.bg, was acquired by Canva in February 2021. The remove.bg service remains available on its website, so “acquired” describes its ownership rather than a shutdown.
💵 Pricing & access
- Pricing model
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- Official site
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🩺 Health Signals
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- 200
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- Confidence
- 97%
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📅 Timeline
remove.bg launched
Kaleido introduced remove.bg as a free web service that automatically removes the background from photos of people.
Support expanded beyond people
The service added automatic background removal for product photos and other foreground objects, broadening its original people-focused use case.
Canva acquired Kaleido
Canva acquired Kaleido, the Vienna company behind remove.bg. Canva said Kaleido’s products, including remove.bg, would continue operating as standalone offerings.
remove.bg marked six years
The company published a sixth-anniversary retrospective, confirming the product’s continued operation and development under Canva ownership.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is remove.bg and what does it do?
remove.bg is an AI-assisted image-editing service that detects the main subject in a photo and removes the background automatically, producing a transparent image or allowing the background to be replaced.
Is remove.bg free to use?
remove.bg offers free low-resolution previews and limited free usage, while higher-resolution downloads, production workflows, and API use generally require credits or a paid plan. Current limits and prices are listed on its pricing page.
Who owns remove.bg?
remove.bg was created by Vienna-based Kaleido AI GmbH. Canva acquired Kaleido in February 2021, and remove.bg continues to operate as a standalone service within Canva’s ownership.
Does remove.bg provide an API?
Yes. remove.bg provides an API for integrating automated image-background removal into websites, applications, ecommerce systems, and other production workflows.
What are the best remove.bg alternatives?
Catalogue-listed alternatives include Adobe Firefly and Canva Magic for accessible design and image-editing workflows, plus Runway and Stable Diffusion for broader AI image-generation and editing capabilities.