Picsart Video Background Removal API
Picsart Video Background Removal API removes a video’s background or replaces it with a color or image.
What Picsart Video Background Removal API is
Picsart Video Background Removal API removes a video’s background or replaces it with a color or image. Requests can specify a background color or image URL; transparent backgrounds require WebM output. It accepts WEBM, MP4, and MOV files, up to 500 MB and 1920×1080 resolution. Processing is asynchronous: after submitting a request, use the returned transaction identifier to retrieve the result. Requests require an API key in the X-Picsart-API-Key header, and batch processing is supported. The service is aimed at developers, with business uses including e-commerce, social media, and digital asset management. Pricing lists video background removal at 15 credits per minute, while monthly API pricing can be tailored to credit volume. New accounts receive five free credits, and a free trial provides full API access; no duration is stated. Picsart lists a limit of 500 API requests per minute, with excess requests receiving a 429 response, and offers 24/7 integration support with long-term usage agreements.
Good
- Removes or replaces video backgrounds.
- Supports transparent WebM output and custom backgrounds.
- Accepts WEBM, MP4, and MOV input.
- Batch processing is available.
- Free signup includes five credits.
Watch out
- Input files are limited to 500 MB.
- Maximum input resolution is 1920×1080.
- Video background removal costs 15 credits per minute.
Who it suits
This API suits developers building video processing into workflows such as e-commerce, social media, or digital asset management. It requires API-key authentication and asynchronous result retrieval.
Verdict
The API supports background removal, replacement, or transparent WebM output within stated file and resolution limits. Consider its asynchronous workflow and per-minute credit pricing when planning an integration.
Plans and prices
From Picsart Video Background Removal API's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free signup credits | Free | 5 free credits · API access |
| Custom API pricing | Priced on request | Monthly credits priced by estimated volume and use case · Video background removal: 15 credits/min · Request a quote |
The facts
Each one read from Picsart Video Background Removal API's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- API rate limits
- Picsart documentation says accounts can make up to 500 API requests per minute and excess requests receive a 429 response.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Authentication
- Requests require an API key in the X-Picsart-API-Key header.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Background options
- Requests can set a background color or image URL; transparent backgrounds enforce WebM output.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Encryption
- Picsart's Trust Center says data is encrypted at rest with AES 256 and in transit with TLS 1.2 or higher.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Function
- The API removes video backgrounds or replaces them with a custom color or image.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Input limits
- Supported video formats are WEBM, MP4, and MOV; input files are limited to 500 MB and 1920×1080 resolution.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Integrations
- The Picsart site lists API platforms including RapidAPI, EdenAI, and Runware.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Processing
- The transformation is asynchronous, and the returned transaction identifier is used to retrieve the result.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Security
- Picsart states that it conducts an annual SOC 2 Type 2 audit and lists GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 compliance.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Support
- Picsart offers 24/7 integration support with long-term usage agreements.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Usage pricing
- The pricing page lists Remove Video Background at 15 credits per minute and says API pricing can be tailored to monthly credit volume.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Who it serves
- Picsart describes its API services as tools for developers and presents business uses including e-commerce, social media, and digital asset management.checked 8 Oct 2001
The company
- Company
- Picsart says it was founded in Armenia in 2011 and that Picsart, Inc. is headquartered in Miami.checked 8 Oct 2001
Money
- Free access
- New Picsart accounts receive 5 free credits, and the pricing page offers a free trial with full API access; it does not state a trial duration.checked 8 Oct 2001
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