Background removal API
at $0.01 an image.
One POST request in, a full-resolution transparent PNG back. No subscription, no monthly minimum, and you only pay for requests that actually succeed.
50 free credits on signup — no card required.
curl -X POST "https://api.nobg.space/v1/remove" \
-H "X-API-Key: $NOBG_API_KEY" \
-F "[email protected]" \
--output result.pngPay per image. Nothing else.
Most background removal APIs bill a monthly subscription and expire whatever you don't use. We sell credits outright — one credit is one image, and they don't expire.
$0.01/ image
$10 minimum top-up = 1,000 images.
- No subscription or monthly minimum
- Credits never expire
- Failed requests are refunded automatically
- 50 free credits to start
What it costs at volume
| Images / month | NoBG | Typical subscription API |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | $10 | $100–$200 |
| 10,000 | $100 | $1,000–$2,000 |
| 50,000 | $500 | $5,000–$10,000 |
NoBG figures are exact. The comparison column is an indicative range based on publicly listed per-image rates for subscription-based background removal APIs (commonly around $0.10–$0.20 per image); check each provider for current pricing.
You only pay for successes
A credit is reserved before processing and refunded automatically if the request fails or times out. Errors never cost you anything.
Nothing is stored
Images are processed in memory and never written to disk. There is no retention window, because there is no retention.
Full-resolution output
The alpha mask is scaled back to your original dimensions — you get a transparent PNG at the size you uploaded, not a shrunken preview.
Specifications
- Endpoint
- POST /v1/remove
- Auth
- X-API-Key header
- Max file size
- 25 MB
- Max resolution
- ~30 MP
- Input formats
- JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC
- Output
- Transparent PNG
- Rate limit
- 60 req / min
- Billing
- 1 credit per success
Frequently asked questions
How much does the background removal API cost?
$0.01 per image. Credits are bought outright — $10 buys 1,000 images. There is no subscription and no monthly minimum, and credits do not expire.
Do I get charged if a request fails?
No. A credit is reserved before processing and automatically refunded if the request fails or times out. You are only charged for images that come back successfully.
Do you store the images I send?
No. Images are processed in memory and never written to disk. Nothing is retained after the response is returned.
What image formats and sizes are supported?
JPG, PNG, WebP and HEIC, up to 25 MB and roughly 30 megapixels per image. The response is a full-resolution transparent PNG.
Is there a free tier?
Yes. Every new account starts with 50 free credits, so you can test the API end to end before paying anything.
Start with 50 free credits
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