ClearBackdrop
ClearBackdrop removes image backgrounds and returns transparent PNG files at their original resolution.
What ClearBackdrop is
ClearBackdrop removes image backgrounds and returns transparent PNG files at their original resolution. The web tool accepts JPG, PNG, WEBP, HEIC, AVIF, TIFF, and video formats including MP4, MOV, and AVI. Browser uploads support up to five files at once, while the API batch endpoint accepts up to 10 images per call. The Fast model is the default for most product, car, and portrait photos. Pro HD is intended for fine details such as wispy hair, fur, lace, and busy backgrounds, though it may switch to Fast when GPU capacity is unavailable. The API lists a 15 MB maximum upload and free-key limits of 80 images per day and 40 per hour. ClearBackdrop offers native MCP support through a Streamable HTTP endpoint. Uploaded images are automatically deleted after processing, and the privacy policy says they are not shared except where required by law. The Free plan costs nothing, requires no card, includes no watermark, and permits commercial use.
Good
- Transparent PNG output at original resolution
- Supports batch processing
- Commercial use permitted
- No-watermark free plan
- Native MCP support
Watch out
- Browser uploads limited to five files
- Free API key limits apply
- API uploads capped at 15 MB
- Internet transmission cannot be guaranteed completely secure
Who it suits
ClearBackdrop suits e-commerce sellers, designers, marketers, photographers, car dealers, apps, marketplaces, and AI agents. It fits workflows needing web uploads, API processing, or batch background removal.
Verdict
ClearBackdrop provides background removal through a web tool and API, with Fast and Pro HD processing options. Its free plan, batch handling, and automatic image deletion suit many image-processing workflows.
Plans and prices
From ClearBackdrop's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Fast model · API key: 80 images a day · Web tool with no account · No watermark · No card |
| Pro Weekly | $27, paid once | HD model · 1,000 images · Your own API key · Card or M-Pesa · Pay once; nothing renews automatically |
| Pro Monthly | $630, paid once | HD model · 5,000 images · Your own API key · Unused images carry over · Pay once; nothing renews automatically |
The facts
Each one read from ClearBackdrop's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- API access
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- API limits
- The API documentation lists a 15 MB maximum upload and free-key limits of 80 images a day and 40 an hour.checked 11 Oct 2026
- API sunset
- The maker says unauthenticated API calls are limited to 20 images a day until November 5, 2026, after which the API requires a key.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Batch processing
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Commercial use
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Data sharing
- The privacy policy says the maker does not sell, trade or share personal information or uploaded images with third parties except where required by law.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Export formats
- PNGchecked 21 Sep 2026
- Fast model
- The Fast model is the default and is described as suitable for most product, car and portrait photos.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Founder
- The About page names the founder as Morris.checked 11 Oct 2026
- HD model
- The Pro HD model is intended for fine details such as wispy hair, fur, lace and busy backgrounds, and may switch to Fast if GPU capacity is unavailable.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Image retention
- The privacy policy says uploaded images are automatically deleted after processing and are not retained beyond what is needed to provide the service.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Input formats
- The web tool accepts JPG, PNG, WEBP, HEIC, AVIF, TIFF and video formats including MP4, MOV and AVI.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The API docs describe native MCP support for Claude, Cursor and other MCP clients through a Streamable HTTP endpoint.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes the product for e-commerce sellers, apps and marketplaces, car dealers, designers, marketers, photographers and AI agents.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Replacement backgrounds
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Security
- The privacy policy says security measures are implemented but cautions that internet data transmission cannot be guaranteed completely secure.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The site says support replies within 24 hours.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Upload limits
- The browser supports up to five files at once, while the API batch endpoint supports up to 10 images per call.checked 11 Oct 2026
- What it does
- ClearBackdrop removes image backgrounds and returns transparent PNGs at the original resolution.checked 11 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
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