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remove.bg is closing on 1 December 2026: what to use instead

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remove.bg’s standalone website closes on 1 December 2026. Its background removal is moving into Canva, which owns remove.bg. If you used remove.bg for quick, free cutouts without an account, a browser tool such as changebg does the same job and keeps working after the closure.

What is changing

What to do before 1 December 2026

  1. Download any images you still need from your remove.bg account.
  2. Use up your remaining credits, since they expire when the site closes.
  3. Save your invoices and receipts for your records.
  4. Pick a replacement now and test it on a few of your usual photos, so nothing breaks on the day.

The best alternative depends on how you used remove.bg

Quick, free cutouts with no account
Use a browser tool that doesn’t need sign-up. changebg removes the background on your own device, and you can download a transparent PNG or a white or colour background at full resolution for free. HD cutouts with sharper hair and edges cost $0.99 per photo, with no subscription.
You already design in Canva
Canva’s built-in background remover keeps everything in one place, if you have a paid Canva plan.
Product photos for Amazon, Etsy or Shopify
You need a pure white (#FFFFFF) background at full resolution. changebg’s white background tool does this for free; HD gives cleaner edges on detailed products.
Automated or bulk processing through an API
Follow remove.bg’s guidance on moving to Leonardo.Ai, or choose another provider with an API.

How changebg compares

See the side-by-side comparison with remove.bg and Canva, or pricing.

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This guide is based on remove.bg’s public announcement and was last checked on 2 November 2026. changebg is independent and not affiliated with remove.bg or Canva.

Frequently asked questions

Is remove.bg shutting down?

Yes. remove.bg has announced that its standalone website closes on 1 December 2026, and its background removal moves into Canva. changebg is an independent alternative that works in any browser without a Canva account.

What is the best free alternative to remove.bg?

changebg is a free remove.bg alternative: it removes backgrounds in your browser with no sign-up and lets you download the result at full resolution for free. HD cutouts cost $0.99 per photo, with no subscription.

What happens to my remove.bg credits after 1 December 2026?

remove.bg says unused credits expire when the standalone site closes on 1 December 2026, so use them or download what you need before then. changebg credits never expire.

Can I still remove backgrounds without Canva after remove.bg closes?

Yes. changebg works in any web browser on phone or computer, with no Canva account and no app. The free version needs no account at all.

Does changebg have a free version like remove.bg?

Yes, and the free download is full resolution: remove the background, choose transparent, white or any colour, and download a full-size PNG or JPG for free, without signing up.