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What it is

PhotoCut provides AI-powered background removal, replacement, and cutouts for e-commerce and product photography workflows. Its templates are customizable, royalty-free, and organized by themes, styles, colors, and sizes. The Image Editing API can separate subjects, adjust lighting, add realistic shadows, create backgrounds, and resize images; the API also has a Remove Background endpoint. Supported API formats include JPEG, PNG, WebP, and TIFF. PhotoCut is available on the web, Android, iPhone, iPad, and Mac with an M1 chip or later. The API playground offers 10 free credits monthly without a credit card, and API users can seek technical help in a Slack community. A documented Zapier workflow processes Google Drive images through the Image Editing API and uploads results back to Drive. The free Starter plan is free and includes editor tools, templates, assets, social-size templates, 1GB cloud storage, and royalty-free images; free users can save up to 10 projects. The pricing note lists paid access from ₹499/mo (annual) and a 7-day trial.

Spec sheet

What it does
PhotoCut provides AI background removal, replacement and cutout editing for product, ecommerce, social and marketing images.Read 15 Oct 2026 · photocut.ai
Integrations
PhotoCut describes API workflows for ecommerce catalogs, ad technology and marketing campaigns, including bulk processing and personalized backgrounds.Read 15 Oct 2026 · photocut.ai
Support
The pricing page lists support by email at [email protected] and says support is available around the clock on business days.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photocut.ai
Headquarters
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaRead 28 Sep 2026 · photocut.ai
Android distribution
Google Play lists at least 1 million installs and identifies Imagix AI Private Limited as developer.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
API access
API activation and key retrieval are performed from the desktop web app account settings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · photocut.ai
API capabilities
The API can separate subjects, adjust lighting, add shadows, generate backgrounds and resize images.Read 15 Oct 2026 · photocut.ai
API endpoints
PhotoCut documents separate Remove Background and Image Editing API endpoints.Read 15 Oct 2026 · photocut.ai
API free credits
The API playground offers a free trial with no credit card required and 10 free credits monthly.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photocut.ai
API free usage
The API page advertises 10 free credits monthly and free sandbox calls for Image Editing API testing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · photocut.ai
API support
API users are directed to a Slack community, troubleshooting page and [email protected] for billing issues.Read 15 Oct 2026 · photocut.ai
API update
The API update added AI shadows, backgrounds and relighting and allows API-generated images to be edited in the web app.Read 15 Oct 2026 · photocut.ai
Background editing
PhotoCut provides AI-powered background removal, replacement and cutouts.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photocut.ai
Background removal
The service automatically removes image backgrounds and produces cutouts.Read 15 Oct 2026 · photocut.ai
Background replacement
Users can replace removed backgrounds with creative scenes or other images.Read 15 Oct 2026 · photocut.ai
Cloud storage
The free Starter plan includes up to 1GB of cloud storage, while Pro advertises unlimited cloud storage.Read 15 Oct 2026 · photocut.ai
Company financial fact
The Company Check reports FY2025 revenue of ₹1.17 crore, down 14% year over year, and a net loss of ₹76.6 lakh.Read 15 Oct 2026 · thecompanycheck.com
Company founded
Corporate records show Imagix AI Private Limited was incorporated on 3 April 2019.Read 15 Oct 2026 · thecompanycheck.com
Company headquarters
Public company records list Imagix AI Private Limited at A-004, Plot No. E-16 A Gardenia Grace, Sector 61, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201301, India.Read 15 Oct 2026 · thecompanycheck.com
Company legal name
The app developer and service terms identify the maker as Imagix AI Private Limited.Read 15 Oct 2026 · photocut.ai
Company ownership
The Company Check identifies Imagix AI Private Limited as a subsidiary of M/S Andor Communications Private Limited.Read 15 Oct 2026 · thecompanycheck.com
Content rights
The terms say users retain ownership of submitted content but grant Imagix AI a license to use it in providing and promoting the service.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photocut.ai
Documentation
The API page points developers to documentation, benchmarks and troubleshooting guidance, but no public SDK repository is identified there.Read 15 Oct 2026 · photocut.ai
Editing tools
The site lists remove background, change background, add white background, add text, profile-picture maker and product-photoshoot tools.Read 15 Oct 2026 · photocut.ai
Free-project limit
Free users can save up to 10 projects, while PhotoCut Pro users can save unlimited projects.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photocut.ai
iOS requirements
Apple lists compatibility with iOS/iPadOS 15 or later, macOS 12 or later on Apple M1 Macs, and visionOS 1 or later.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Licence
PhotoCut is proprietary: its terms state Imagix AI owns the software, website intellectual property, trademarks, databases and patents and grants no software licence.Read 15 Oct 2026 · photocut.ai
Limit: advertising
A Google Play review complains about intrusive premium advertisements, while the listing says the app contains ads.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Limit: paid entitlement
A Google Play reviewer reports being asked to purchase Pro again after previously buying lifetime access.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Limit: pricing
A Google Play reviewer says the Pro subscription is too expensive and would prefer an $8–$10 monthly price.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Limit: upgrade regression
A user testimonial on PhotoCut's download page says a later upgrade removed or impaired the ability to zoom as before.Read 15 Oct 2026 · photocut.ai
Mobile and Mac
The app is available on iPhone, iPad, Mac with an M1 chip or later, and Android.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photocut.ai
Praise: background results
Reviewers repeatedly praise accurate cutouts, quick background changes and realistic-looking results.Read 15 Oct 2026 · photocut.ai
Praise: ease of use
App-store reviewers repeatedly describe the editor as easy, fast and requiring little effort for background removal.Read 15 Oct 2026 · photocut.ai
Privacy compliance
PhotoCut's privacy policy says personal-data processing is aligned with GDPR and applicable country-specific data-protection regulations.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photocut.ai
Product photography
The site positions PhotoCut for professional-looking ecommerce product photos without a photographer or studio.Read 15 Oct 2026 · photocut.ai
Rating on AppBrain
3.59 out of 5 from 19,500 ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · appbrain.com
Rating on Apple App Store
4.7 out of 5 from 6,200 ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on Capterra
0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on G2
0 out of 5 from 0 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on Google Play
3.7 out of 5 from 20,600 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
SDK and frameworks
An official API update says a developer SDK supports Python, JavaScript, Ruby and PHP and improved web-framework integration.Read 15 Oct 2026 · photocut.ai
Security limitation
The privacy policy says Imagix AI has technical and organizational safeguards but that internet transmissions may have security gaps and absolute protection cannot be guaranteed.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photocut.ai
Security statement
The privacy policy says internet transmissions can have security gaps and that absolute protection cannot be guaranteed.Read 15 Oct 2026 · photocut.ai
Social content
Templates and backgrounds can be customized for branded social-media content without design skills.Read 15 Oct 2026 · photocut.ai
Supported formats
The API supports WebP and TIFF in addition to JPEG and PNG.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photocut.ai
System requirements
The download page supports iPhone, iPad, Mac with Apple M1 or later, and Android devices.Read 15 Oct 2026 · photocut.ai
Templates
PhotoCut advertises hundreds of customizable, royalty-free templates organized by theme, style, color and size.Read 15 Oct 2026 · photocut.ai
Watermarks
Pro removes watermarks from projects; the Starter plan does not promise watermark-free output.Read 15 Oct 2026 · photocut.ai
Zapier integration
PhotoCut documents a Zapier workflow that watches Google Drive, processes images with its Image Editing API and uploads results back to Google Drive.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photocut.ai

Plans and prices

Starter Free ₹0 lifetime Photo editor tools · free design templates · free assets · social-size templates · 1GB cloud storage · royalty-free images Read 15 Oct 2026 · photocut.ai
Image Editing API $0.10, paid once Starts at $0.10/image Resizing · background changes · lighting adjustment · realistic shadows · AI backgrounds · relighting Read 15 Oct 2026 · photocut.ai
Remove Background API $20 a month Monthly plans start at $20; usage starts at $0.02/image Background removal endpoint · API-key access · monthly image billing Read 15 Oct 2026 · photocut.ai
Pro Subscription ₹266.58 a month ₹3,199 yearly (listed regular price ₹5,988; displayed equivalent ₹266.58/month) Unlimited background removal/change · premium templates · unlimited assets · no watermark · unlimited cloud storage · multiple projects/folders · 7-day free trial Read 15 Oct 2026 · photocut.ai
Pro Subscription ₹3,199 a year ₹3,199.00 per year (= ₹266.58/month, billed annually) unlimited background removal/change · premium templates · unlimited assets · no watermark · unlimited cloud storage · multiple projects and folders Read 5 Oct 2026 · photocut.ai

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Removes or replaces backgrounds and creates cutouts
  • API includes subject, lighting, shadow, and resize tools
  • Supports JPEG, PNG, WebP, and TIFF through API
  • Free Starter plan includes 1GB cloud storage
  • Available on web, mobile, and qualifying Mac devices

Limits

  • Free users can save up to 10 projects
  • Submitted content is licensed for service provision and promotion
  • Internet transmissions may have security gaps

Who it suits

PhotoCut may suit businesses creating product images and e-commerce visuals. Its API, mobile apps, and documented Google Drive workflow also serve teams that want image editing in different environments.

PhotoCut in depth

Read the full write-up

PhotoCut is an AI image editor for background work, product photography and template-led designs. It is best suited to sellers and businesses preparing product images across web, mobile or API workflows. Its free entry point is useful, but the 10-project cap and content-use license merit a close look.

Overview

PhotoCut combines background removal, replacement and cutouts with customizable templates and image-processing capabilities for e-commerce. Its reach across web, mobile, Mac and API makes it more versatile than a single-purpose cutout tool, though users who only need occasional background cleanup may not need the broader toolkit.

The template library has hundreds of royalty-free options organized by theme, style, color and size. Podcast templates, square canvas presets, transparent export and AI image generation extend its use to designed content beyond product listings.

Key features

Product image editing

PhotoCut handles background removal, replacement and cutouts. Its API can also adjust lighting, add realistic shadows, create backgrounds and resize images. These capabilities suit businesses with repeatable product-image needs; the API’s additional processing is less relevant to an individual making occasional edits.

Templates and project limits

Templates can be customized, with royalty-free images and assets also part of the offering. Free users can save up to 10 projects, while Pro allows unlimited projects and includes multiple projects and folders. The free cap may be workable for a small or short-term workload, but ongoing catalog work is more likely to require Pro.

API and workflow support

The API has Remove Background and Image Editing endpoints, offered in different plans, and supports JPEG, PNG, WebP and TIFF. Its playground provides 10 free credits monthly without a credit card, a modest way to explore the API before adopting it. PhotoCut also documents a Zapier workflow that processes images from Google Drive through the Image Editing API and returns them to Drive. API users can seek technical help in a Slack community where PhotoCut engineers answer questions.

Privacy and content rights

PhotoCut’s privacy policy says personal-data processing is aligned with GDPR and applicable country-specific data-protection regulations. It also cautions that internet transmissions can have security gaps and that absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. Users retain ownership of submitted content, but grant Imagix AI a license to use it in providing and promoting the service. That license is an important consideration for businesses handling sensitive or commercially valuable imagery.

Pricing

PhotoCut is freemium, with a free Starter plan and paid plans from ₹499/mo (annual). A 7-day trial is also offered.

PlanPriceWhat it includesStarterfree (billed lifetime)Photo editor tools, free templates and assets, social-size templates, 1GB cloud storage and royalty-free images.Pro Subscription₹499 a month (billed per month)Unlimited background removal/change, premium templates, unlimited assets, no watermark, unlimited cloud storage, multiple projects and folders.Starter is a reasonable starting point for light editing and template use, but its 10-project ceiling and 1GB storage constrain sustained work. Pro removes the project cap and adds unlimited storage, assets and background editing, making it the clearer fit for recurring business output. The listed Pro price is billed monthly; the separate starting-price note refers to annual billing, so readers should confirm the term that applies to their purchase. Support is by email at [email protected], available around the clock on business days.

Platforms

PhotoCut is available on Android, iOS, macOS, web and API. Its mobile and Mac apps support iPhone, iPad and Mac with an M1 chip or later; the API adds a route for integrating image processing into business workflows.

Who it's for

PhotoCut is a strong fit for e-commerce sellers and businesses that need repeatable product-image preparation, especially when background edits, template-based designs and API processing belong in the same workflow. Podcast creators can also make use of podcast templates. It is a weaker fit for someone who needs only occasional simple edits, or for organizations unwilling to grant the service a license to use submitted content in providing and promoting it.

Pros and cons

Pros: Background editing, product-photo API tools and templates serve related image-production needs in one service.

Pros: The API supports WebP and TIFF as well as JPEG and PNG, and its playground includes 10 free monthly credits without a card.

Pros: Pro removes the project cap and includes unlimited cloud storage, assets and background editing.

Cons: Starter is capped at 10 projects and 1GB of cloud storage, which can restrict ongoing work.

Cons: Submitted-content ownership remains with users, but the service receives a license to use content in providing and promoting the service.

Cons: The Pro plan price is presented as monthly while the starting-price note cites annual billing, so the applicable billing term should be checked.

Alternatives

For a broader design workflow, Canva is a freemium option with a free plan, free trial and macOS and Windows platforms. Choose it when its core design editor and templates are a closer match than PhotoCut’s emphasis on product-image editing and API processing.

PosterMyWall is worth considering for social publishing and template-led work: its free plan includes free downloads, more than a million design and email templates, one social account, a content planner and signup forms.

VistaCreate may suit users who prioritize a large design library and social scheduling. Its free Starter plan includes more than 100,000 templates, over a million royalty-free photos, videos and vectors, basic editing tools and social media scheduling.

CapCut is another freemium choice for mobile-focused editing, with free templates and cloud storage in its Standard plan; its Pro plan includes 100 GB cloud storage. It makes more sense when that editing focus is the priority over PhotoCut’s product-photo workflow.

LightX AI Cartoon Generator is a freemium alternative with a free plan and trial, including six daily free AI credits, 1GB storage, free design and video templates, and 512px export. It is better matched to users focused on AI design and video templates than product-image processing.

Jellypod is a podcast-oriented alternative with API, iOS and web access, free hosting and a dedicated podcast website on its free tier. Choose it when podcast hosting matters more than image editing.

Kapwing offers a free tier with 10 credits, four-minute export length and 720p output, plus a Pro plan at $16 a month billed annually per member. It is an alternative for readers comparing a freemium media-editing workflow rather than PhotoCut’s product-image and background tools.

Phygital+ is a web-based freemium option whose free plan includes 500 weekly credits, 10 projects and access to more than 30 models. Consider it when a model-based web workflow is a better match than PhotoCut’s image editing focus.

For more options in a related niche, see Podcast Cover Maker Software.

Verdict

PhotoCut is a good choice for e-commerce teams and sellers who need background edits, templates and API image processing in one workflow, with a free tier for limited projects and a Pro upgrade for sustained work. The decisive drawbacks are the Starter project ceiling and the license for submitted content; if either conflicts with the workload or content policy, choose another tool.

Verdict

PhotoCut pairs product-image editing with templates, API capabilities, and a free Starter plan. Review the project cap and content-use terms if those affect your workflow.

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