The removal of the background from an image can be a tedious and time-consuming task, especially when you need to process a large number of images. This is even more challenging if you do not have much experience with design tools. Fortunately, there are now many AI-based tools available that can help you accomplish this task quickly and accurately.
In this article, I'll review three tools that have caught our attention.
1. RemoveBG
RemoveBG is an online service that allows you to remove the background from an image in just a few seconds. You simply need to upload your image, and the tool takes care of the rest. RemoveBG uses advanced AI to detect the object within the image and separate it from the background.
Features
The main features of RemoveBG include:
- Automatic detection of the object to be removed from the background
- The export of the final image in PNG format, with a transparent or colored background of your choice
- Integration of 1000 image files with just one click
RemoveBG is a convenient and user-friendly tool, but one limitation is that it does not allow manual selection of the object to be removed from the background.
Pricing
RemoveBG is free for personal use, but there are paid plans available, particularly for high-definition exports. Prices range from $0.20 to $0.90 per image.
Figma RemoveBG Plugin
A Figma plugin is available for free.
Access the RemoveBG plugin on Figma
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2. Wondershare PixCut
Wondershare PixCut is a background removal software for images. It automatically detects the object to be removed from the background using its built-in pattern recognition algorithm.
Features
The main features of Wondershare PixCut include:
- Automatic detection of the object to be removed from the background
- The ability to edit the background once the object has been selected and removed
Wondershare PixCut is a powerful and versatile tool, but it has some limitations: you cannot select background elements to remove, and the free version is limited to 5 images.
Pricing
Wondershare PixCut is available with a free trial that allows you to test the software's features before deciding to purchase. More comprehensive versions are priced at $18.99 and $49.99.
Figma PixCut Plugin
The PixCut API allows you to reuse the tool through a Figma plugin.
Access the PixCut plugin on Figma
Learn more about PixCut
3. Icons8 Background Remover
Icons8 Background Remover is an online tool that allows you to remove the background from an image. Icons8 Background Remover can automatically detect the background to remove by separating it from the foreground elements.
Features
The main features of Icons8 Background Remover include:
- Automatic detection of the object to be removed from the background
- The ability to edit the background once the object has been selected and removed
- The export of the final image in PNG format, with a transparent or colored background of your choice
Icons8 Background Remover is a practical and easy-to-use tool, but there are some limitations: it doesn’t offer advanced features like selecting specific background elements.
Pricing
Icons8 Background Remover has a free version, after which it charges $0.20 per image. The tool also offers a package at $9 for 100 images.
Figma Background Remover Plugin
Access the Background Remover plugin
Learn more about Background Remover
In conclusion, there are numerous AI tools available to help you quickly and accurately remove the background from an image. Each of these tools has its own advantages and limitations, although the desired outcome remains the same. Some of these AIs are more or less powerful, and you may occasionally encounter a lack of precision depending on the complexity of the image.
