Why is remove.bg shutting down?

According to remove.bg's own FAQ, the standalone remove.bg website will no longer be available from December 1, 2026, and background removal is moving into Canva. Its self-service API is moving to Leonardo.Ai, which is also part of Canva. remove.bg has not been described here beyond what it has announced.

Do I need a Canva account to keep removing backgrounds?

To keep using remove.bg's technology after December 1, 2026, you would use it inside Canva, which requires a Canva account, and Background Remover is a Canva Pro feature. You can also use another tool: MagicBG's free background remover needs no account.

Is MagicBG really free?

Yes. The background remover is free, with no signup and no watermark. It processes one image at a time at up to 1024 px on the longest side. MagicBG Pro is an optional paid plan that adds batches of up to 50 images and output up to 4096 px.

Does MagicBG upload my photos?

No, not for the free background remover. It runs entirely in your browser, so the photo you drop is never uploaded to a server. AI features such as listing copy and scene generation are processed remotely and are labeled as such on their pages.

Alternative

A Free remove.bg Alternative for Product Photos

If you used remove.bg for product photos, MagicBG does the cutout in your browser and then helps you check the result against Amazon, Etsy, eBay, Walmart and TikTok Shop image rules.

remove.bg's standalone site is shutting down on December 1, 2026, with background removal moving into Canva, where Background Remover requires a Canva Pro subscription. MagicBG offers a free, no-signup background remover that runs in your browser.

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MagicBG vs. Canva's background remover

Feature	MagicBG	Canva (Background Remover)
Free tier	Yes — free background remover, one image at a time	Background Remover is listed as a Canva Pro feature
Signup required	No account needed for the free tool	Yes — a Canva account is required
Where processing happens	In your browser, on your device (free tool)	On Canva's servers (cloud)
Output resolution limit	Up to 1024 px on the longest side (free); up to 4096 px with MagicBG Pro	Check Canva's current plan.
Marketplace-specific tools	Image Compliance Checker and Complete Listing Generator	Check Canva's current plan.

Canva details reflect public information as of October 14, 2026. Plans change — verify on Canva's site.

Why sellers are looking for an alternative

These points come from remove.bg's own announcement, not from MagicBG:

The standalone remove.bg website will no longer be available from December 1, 2026.
Background removal for website users moves into Canva, where Background Remover is a Canva Pro feature.
The remove.bg API moves to Leonardo.Ai, also part of Canva.

Sources: remove.bg FAQ · Leonardo.Ai announcement (August 27, 2026)

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FAQ

Why is remove.bg shutting down?: According to remove.bg's own FAQ, the standalone remove.bg website will no longer be available from December 1, 2026, and background removal is moving into Canva. Its self-service API is moving to Leonardo.Ai, which is also part of Canva. remove.bg has not been described here beyond what it has announced.
Do I need a Canva account to keep removing backgrounds?: To keep using remove.bg's technology after December 1, 2026, you would use it inside Canva, which requires a Canva account, and Background Remover is a Canva Pro feature. You can also use another tool: MagicBG's free background remover needs no account.
Is MagicBG really free?: Yes. The background remover is free, with no signup and no watermark. It processes one image at a time at up to 1024 px on the longest side. MagicBG Pro is an optional paid plan that adds batches of up to 50 images and output up to 4096 px.
Does MagicBG upload my photos?: No, not for the free background remover. It runs entirely in your browser, so the photo you drop is never uploaded to a server. AI features such as listing copy and scene generation are processed remotely and are labeled as such on their pages.