BackgroundCut API
The power of BackgroundCut, automated. Integrate professional-grade background removal into your apps in minutes.
API Pricing
Pay-as-you-go credits at $0.03 each. Use credits for background removal, AI segmentation, and advanced image processing. Credits are valid for 90 days from purchase.
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No monthly commitment. Pay only for what you use.
How It Works
Integrate background removal in 3 simple steps with our globally accelerated API infrastructure.
2. Process
GPU-accelerated servers process your images in milliseconds.
3. Deliver
Get results via globally accelerated CDN for fast delivery worldwide.
Why Choose BackgroundCut API
Ultra Accurate Cutouts
State-of-the-art AI delivers exceptional accuracy, even in complex areas like hair and fur. Get smooth, professional results every time. Get started with our API
Boost Your E-commerce
Clean product photos increase trust and conversion rates. Automate your image processing workflow and cut data preparation costs significantly.
Scale Without Limits
No infrastructure to manage. Process thousands of high-resolution images without lag or downtime. We handle the scaling so you can focus on your product. Learn about our API
API Documentation
Choose the API version that best fits your integration needs.
API v3
Built for browser and mobile apps. Features access tokens for secure client-side uploads, multiple output variants in a single request, and AI-powered point-based segmentation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use API v3. v1 and v2 still work but are deprecated and not recommended for new integrations. They may be removed in a future release, so new users should go directly to v3. v3 is the current version with access tokens for secure client-side uploads, multiple output variants in a single request, and AI segmentation. Note that v3 is currently in beta, so it is not yet recommended for production use in live applications.
Credits cost $0.03 each ($30 per 1,000). Usage is token-based and varies by resolution and feature. Background removal starts at 0.25 credits for very small images, up to 4 credits for 25 MP images, with a 0.1-credit upload fee per image. Current API credits cover background removal, segmentation, and related tools. Higher-tier API plans with additional features such as image generation are planned for the future. See the per-feature pricing page for the current breakdown.
API credits are valid for 90 days from purchase. Unused credits expire after this period.
No, they are entirely separate pools. API credits (purchased on this page) are for API access only. Web subscription credits (Basic and Standard plans on the pricing page) are for the web editor and dashboard tools only. You can hold both simultaneously if you use both.
The API checks your credit balance before processing begins. If you don't have enough credits, it returns a 402 response immediately. The image is never processed and you are not charged. To continue, top up from the pricing page.
Output variants let you generate multiple versions of a processed image in one API call - for example, a full-size PNG, a cropped JPG with white background, and a thumbnail WebP. The first variant is included; additional variants cost +0.25 credits each.
AI Cut uses advanced point-based AI segmentation to let you select and cut specific objects by clicking points on the image. Perfect for isolating products, removing unwanted objects, or creating complex compositions. Adds +2 credits to the base cost.
Yes. The API supports up to 200 requests per minute by default. Your account's specific rate limit is shown in your dashboard. For higher throughput requirements, contact us.