remove.bg Is Closing on 1 December 2026
remove.bg’s standalone website ends on 1 December 2026 at 9:00am CET. If you use it, here’s what changes and what to do before then.
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What is closing?
- The standalone website closes on 1 December at 9:00am CET.
- Self-serve API users are directed to Leonardo.Ai, which charges per image. Existing remove.bg API keys do not carry over.
- Unused pay-as-you-go credits expire on 1 December 2026.
- Monthly plans end automatically. Annual subscribers get a pro-rata refund.
Before the shutdown, free personal use is limited to low-resolution results up to 0.25 megapixels. Full-resolution downloads require paid credits.
Where background removal moves
Background removal moves into Canva. You’ll need a Canva account to use it there. Unlimited removal is part of Canva Pro.
What to do before 1 December
- Download any full-resolution results you already made.
- Use your remaining pay-as-you-go credits before they expire.
- Choose your next tool now so you can keep working after the switch.
Remove a background for free on Zipora
Zipora’s Remove Background is available now. It’s free and requires no signup or account. Your browser processes the image on your device without uploading it.
Choose a JPG, PNG or WebP up to 20 MB. The tool exports a transparent PNG at the original dimensions, up to 16 megapixels and 8192 pixels per side.
Check fine hair, fur and glass in the preview. The first run downloads the model, so use Wi-Fi if you’re watching your data. Later runs reuse the cached model while it remains in your browser.
How to use it
- Open Remove Background.
- Choose or drop your image, then select Remove background.
- Check the preview and download the transparent PNG.
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Frequently asked questions
Is remove.bg really closing?
Yes. The standalone remove.bg website ends on 1 December 2026 at 9:00am CET. Background removal moves into Canva, so the place you go to make a cutout changes. If you still need any full-resolution results from remove.bg, download them before the standalone site closes.
What happens to my remove.bg credits?
Unused pay-as-you-go credits expire on 1 December 2026. Use any remaining credits before they expire and save the full-resolution results you need. Monthly plans end automatically. If you have an annual plan, you will receive a pro-rata refund for the unused portion.
Do I need a Canva account after 1 December?
Yes. You need a Canva account to use background removal in Canva after the move. Unlimited background removal is part of Canva Pro. If you mainly used remove.bg for standalone cutouts, decide whether you want to do that work inside a design editor.
Is Zipora’s Remove Background free?
Yes. Zipora’s Remove Background is free and requires no account or signup. Choose a JPG, PNG or WebP up to 20 MB and save the result as a transparent PNG. Processing happens on your device, and supported images keep their original dimensions.
Does Zipora upload my image?
No. Your browser processes the image on your device and never uploads it to a file-processing server. The first run downloads the model. Your browser can reuse the cached copy for later runs, and the transparent PNG is saved directly to your device.
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