BeforeAfter
BeforeAfterThe simple remove.bg alternative
remove.bg's standalone website closes on 1 December 2026, as its background removal moves into Canva. changebg is an independent alternative: remove or change a background right here in your browser, free, without an account, and download it at full resolution.
Cutout
Free download: preview cutout with transparent or colour backgrounds. Download HD: sharper edges at full quality; HD + background also unlocks photo backgrounds and blur. HD sends a reduced copy to our secure servers; it is not stored.
Background
Photo backgrounds HD
What changes on 1 December 2026
- The remove.bg website closes. Background removal moves into Canva, which owns remove.bg.
- Unused remove.bg credits expire on the same day, according to remove.bg.
- API customers are being pointed to Leonardo.Ai, another Canva company.
Want the full picture? Read remove.bg is closing: what to use instead. Last checked 2 November 2026.
changebg vs remove.bg vs Canva
| changebg | remove.bg | Canva background remover | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Available after 1 December 2026 | ✓ | ✗ website closes | ✓ |
| Free background removal | ✓ | ✓ until it closes | ✗ paid (Canva Pro) |
| Free full-resolution download | ✓ | ✗ free downloads are preview size | ✗ |
| Use without an account | ✓ free version | ✓ preview only | ✗ |
| Pay per photo, no subscription | ✓ from $0.15 per photo | Credits or subscription | ✗ subscription |
| Change background to a photo or blur | ✓ with HD | ✓ | ✓ in the Canva editor |
| Photos stored | Never | See remove.bg's policy | Saved to your Canva designs |
Based on each service's public information as of 2 November 2026. Prices for changebg exclude tax.
Moving from remove.bg: do this before 1 December 2026
- Download anything you still need from your remove.bg account.
- Use up your remaining credits, as they expire when the site closes.
- Save your invoices if you need them for your records.
- Try changebg on a few of your usual photos above. It's free, with nothing to sign up for.
Why people switch to changebg
No account for the free version
Upload, remove the background and download. No sign-up, no email.
Free downloads at full resolution
Transparent, white or colour backgrounds download free at your photo's full size.
Private by design
The free preview runs on your device. HD photos are processed and discarded; nothing is stored.
Pay per photo, no subscription
Need HD edges, photo backgrounds or blur? Unlock HD for one photo, or use credits that never expire.
How to remove the background from an image
Upload your image
Drop, paste or choose an image. The background is removed automatically.
Check the cutout
Hold “compare” to see the original. For hair and fur, get the HD cutout.
Download a transparent PNG
Pick the transparent background and download as PNG.
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.
Is changebg free?
Yes. Removing a background and downloading the result with a transparent, white or coloured background is free, with no sign-up. HD costs $0.99 per photo, or $1.99 with a photo background; tax is added at checkout. Credit packs bring HD down to $0.15 per photo.
Are my photos uploaded or stored?
No photo is ever stored. The free preview is created entirely on your device, so the photo never leaves it. For HD, a reduced copy is sent to our secure servers, processed, and discarded immediately.
What is the difference between the free preview and HD?
HD gives sharper, more reliable edges on hair, fur and complex objects at full quality. HD + background ($1.99) also unlocks photo backgrounds and blur. The free preview is instant and works well for simple photos, with transparent, white or colour backgrounds.
Which file types can I use?
You can upload JPG, PNG, WebP and HEIC (iPhone) photos, and download PNG (with transparency) or JPG at full resolution or a smaller size.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. changebg works in any modern mobile or desktop browser, with no app to install. Newer phones and computers process the free preview faster.
Can I use the results commercially, for example on Amazon or Shopify?
Yes. The edited images are yours to use, including for product listings and ads. The built-in background photos are public domain (CC0) or made by us, so they can be used commercially too.
How do I get a pure white background for product photos?
Upload your product photo and keep the default white background, then download as JPG. Marketplaces such as Amazon require pure white (#FFFFFF), which is exactly what changebg produces.
Can I put my own photo or a scene behind the subject?
Yes, with HD + background. Choose a photo from the built-in library (studio, nature, city, interiors, abstract, textures, space) or upload your own background, or blur the original background like portrait mode.