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The free remove.bg alternative
rmvbg removes image backgrounds automatically, just like remove.bg — but full-resolution downloads are free, there's no account, and your photos never leave your device.
Heads up for remove.bg users
remove.bg says its standalone website closes on 1 December 2026 and moves into Canva, and its credits expire the same day. rmvbg.xyz keeps working as a simple, free, dedicated background remover. (Source: remove.bg FAQ, checked 26 October 2026.)
Try rmvbg freermvbg vs remove.bg
Side by side. remove.bg details come from its pricing and FAQ pages, checked 26 October 2026.
| Feature | rmvbg.xyz | remove.bg |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, every photo | Credits: $3 for 3, or $9/month for 40 |
| Account needed | No | Yes, to buy and use credits |
| Full-resolution download | Free | Uses credits |
| Where photos are processed | On your own device | Uploaded to their servers |
| Watermark | None | None |
| Batch + ZIP download | Yes, free | Bulk editing on paid plans |
| Paste a screenshot (Ctrl+V) | Yes | Yes |
| Standalone website after 1 Dec 2026 | Yes — rmvbg.xyz stays up | No — moving into Canva |
Switching takes ten seconds
1. Open rmvbg.xyz
No account, no download. It works in any modern browser on phone or computer.
2. Drop, paste or pick photos
One photo or a whole batch. Ctrl+V a screenshot straight in.
3. Download
Full-resolution transparent PNG, or add a color or photo background. Batches come as one ZIP.
Questions from remove.bg users
What is the best free alternative to remove.bg?
rmvbg.xyz is a free remove.bg alternative: it removes image backgrounds automatically, gives full-resolution PNG downloads with no credits or account, and runs privately in your browser.
Is remove.bg shutting down?
Yes. According to remove.bg's own FAQ (checked 26 October 2026), the standalone remove.bg website will no longer be available from 1 December 2026 at 9:00 CET, and its background removal is moving into Canva.
What happens to my remove.bg credits?
remove.bg says its credits expire on 1 December 2026 (checked 26 October 2026). rmvbg needs no credits at all, so there's nothing to buy or lose.
Is rmvbg as good as remove.bg?
rmvbg uses a modern AI segmentation model and keeps clean edges on people, products, pets and plants. Try the before-and-after samples on the homepage or test your own photo — it's free.
Does rmvbg upload my images?
No. rmvbg removes backgrounds on your own device, so your photos are never uploaded. Only the optional AI advisor sends a photo, and only when you ask it to.
Can I remove backgrounds in bulk like remove.bg's paid plans?
Yes. Drop as many photos as you like, then download them all at once as a ZIP — free.
Remove your next background free
Full resolution, no credits, no signup. Works right in your browser.