What is the Remove Background API?

With the Remove Background API from Photoroom, developers can automate the process of isolating objects or subjects from their backgrounds, saving time and effort compared to manual background removal techniques.

In which programming languages is the Remove Background API available?

The Remove Background API is available in cURL, JS, Python, Swift, Kotlin. To implement it correctly to your website or native app, you can find the API documentation here.

Is the Remove Background API for free?

Photoroom provides a free plan for which no credit card is required and ideal for prototyping. You can preview 40 images per month with this option.

How do I integrate the Background Remove API?

First, get the API key here. The API key is a token that you provide when making API calls, so include the token in a header parameter called x-api-key. Then make your first http call. If you need more assistance, read more details in our API documentation.

What if I have problems with the API?

If you encounter a problem with the set up, we recommend you to reach out to our engeneers directly who are available on our Slack community.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is this API for?
The Remove Background API allows you to isolate the subject of an image by removing the background of the image. Using this API is appropriate if you only need to remove the background of your image, and don't need to perform any additional edits.
What is the pricing for the Remove Background API?
The Remove Background API is part of our "Basic plan" and each API call is priced at $0.02
Details of the pricing are available here.
Which image formats are supported?
The Remove Background API supports four formats for the input image: PNG, JPEG, WEBP, and HEIC.
For the resulting image, the Remove Background API supports three formats: PNG, JPEG, and WEBP.
By default, the result image will be in PNG format.
How do I integrate the Remove Background API?
First, get the API key here. The API key is a token that you provide when making API calls, so include the token in a header parameter called x-api-key. Then make your first HTTP call. To implement it correctly to your website or native app, you can find the API documentation here.
Can I use the URL of an image?
To use the Remove Background API, you typically must upload the image file when making the API call. However, if your image is hosted online and you only have the URL, alternative methods are available to process the image through the Photoroom API. Please find the complete answers in our documentation.
What should I do if I need help with the API?
If you encounter a problem with the set up, reach out to Photoroom engineers on our API Slack community.

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