Picsart Video Background Removal API

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What it is

Picsart Video Background Removal API removes video backgrounds or replaces them with a custom color or image. It accepts WEBM, MP4, and MOV files up to 500 MB and 1920×1080 resolution. Requests can specify a background color or image URL; transparent output is available but requires WebM. Processing is asynchronous: submit a request, receive a transaction identifier, and use that identifier to retrieve the result. Batch processing is supported. Requests require an API key in the X-Picsart-API-Key header, and accounts can make up to 500 requests per minute before excess calls receive a 429 response. Picsart lists video background removal at 15 credits per minute, with monthly credit pricing tailored to estimated volume and use case. New accounts receive 5 free credits, and a free trial provides full API access without a stated duration. The service is aimed at developers and business workflows such as e-commerce, social media, and digital asset management.

Spec sheet

What it does: The Video Remove Background API removes video backgrounds or replaces them with a color or custom image backdrop.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.picsart.io
Integrations: Official guides cover Make, Zapier and n8n integrations; the n8n connector can run in cloud or self-hosted n8n.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.picsart.io
Security: Picsart states that it conducts an annual SOC 2 Type 2 audit and lists GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 compliance.Read 8 Oct 2026 · picsart.io
Compliance: The security guide says Picsart is SOC 2 compliant, recertifies annually and performs third-party penetration tests twice a year.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.picsart.io
Support: Picsart offers 24/7 integration support with long-term usage agreements.Read 8 Oct 2026 · picsart.io
Company: Picsart says it was founded in Armenia in 2011 and that Picsart, Inc. is headquartered in Miami.Read 8 Oct 2026 · picsart.com
API rate limits: Picsart documentation says accounts can make up to 500 API requests per minute and excess requests receive a 429 response.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.picsart.io
Authentication: Requests require an X-Picsart-API-Key header containing an API key.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.picsart.io
Availability claim: Picsart advertises a 99.5% guaranteed uptime for its business APIs and SDKs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.picsart.io
Background controls: Callers can supply either a hexadecimal or named background color, or a background image URL.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.picsart.io
Background options: Requests can set a background color or image URL; transparent backgrounds enforce WebM output.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.picsart.io
Company backing: LinkedIn says Picsart is backed by SoftBank, Sequoia Capital, DCM Ventures, Insight Partners and other investors.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company facts: LinkedIn lists Picsart as privately held, founded in 2011, headquartered in Miami, Florida, with 501–1,000 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company legal identity: The developer documentation footer identifies the company as PicsArt, Inc.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.picsart.io
Documentation depth: The developer portal includes quickstarts, endpoint references, code samples, SDK tutorials, changelogs, integrations and production guidance.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.picsart.io
Encryption: Picsart's Trust Center says data is encrypted at rest with AES 256 and in transit with TLS 1.2 or higher.Read 8 Oct 2026 · picsart.io
Endpoint: The service is called with POST at https://video-api.picsart.io/v1/remove-background.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.picsart.io
File-size limit: The input video cannot exceed 500 MB.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.picsart.io
Free access: New Picsart accounts receive 5 free credits, and the pricing page offers a free trial with full API access; it does not state a trial duration.Read 8 Oct 2026 · picsart.io
Function: The API removes video backgrounds or replaces them with a custom color or image.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.picsart.io
Headless versus editor: Picsart positions the Video API for automated headless workflows and its Editor SDK for embedding a user-facing editor.Read 15 Oct 2026 · picsart.io
Input limits: Supported video formats are WEBM, MP4, and MOV; input files are limited to 500 MB and 1920×1080 resolution.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.picsart.io
Limit: billing complaint: A Google Play reviewer reported being charged after cancelling a trial and waiting up to 30 days for the refund to post.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Limit: free-tier friction: Reviewers complain about frequent ads and many locked premium effects, filters and stickers in the free experience.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Limit: performance: Independent reviewers report lag, crashes, slow interfaces and drafts not always being saved.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Limit: professional depth: TrustRadius reviewers say the video editor and advanced editing controls can be too basic for professional photo or video specialists.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
MCP: Picsart provides an MCP server at mcp.picsart.io so AI clients can call Creative API functions and search documentation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.picsart.io
OpenAPI: Picsart publishes freely accessible OpenAPI 3.0 and 3.1 descriptions for its API families, including Programmable Video APIs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.picsart.io
Praise: breadth of tools: Reviewers praise the large selection of templates, filters, effects, stickers, collage functions and background editing tools.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Praise: ease of use: TrustRadius reviewers repeatedly describe Picsart as user-friendly, beginner-friendly and effective for quick online photo and video work.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Processing: The transformation is asynchronous, and the returned transaction identifier is used to retrieve the result.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.picsart.io
Processing model: Video background removal runs asynchronously and returns a transaction identifier for retrieving the result.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.picsart.io
Rating on Apple App Store: 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2M ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on G2: 4.5 out of 5 from 818 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on Google Play: 4.2 out of 5 from 12.1M reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Rating on TrustRadius: 7.9 out of 10 from 23 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Release note: A December 2025 release introduced Video Remove Background with solid-color or image replacement and transparent or semi-transparent background support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.picsart.io
Resolution limit: Input resolution is capped at 1920 by 1080 pixels.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.picsart.io
SDK languages: Official integration options include REST plus SDKs for JavaScript and Python, with Java also listed in the developer materials.Read 15 Oct 2026 · picsart.io
Security controls: Picsart states that traffic uses TLS 1.2 or newer, stored data uses AES-256 encrypted Google Buckets, and CDN URLs expire after 24 hours.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.picsart.io
Supported formats: Input videos may be WEBM, MP4 or MOV files.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.picsart.io
Transparency: Using transparent or fully transparent hexadecimal color forces WebM output, while semi-transparent hexadecimal colors are supported.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.picsart.io
Usage pricing: The pricing page lists Remove Video Background at 15 credits per minute and says API pricing can be tailored to monthly credit volume.Read 8 Oct 2026 · picsart.io
Video API input method: Programmable Video APIs accept JSON with video_url and do not support binary video uploads.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.picsart.io
Video API scope: The broader Video API also provides trimming, cropping, fitting, effects, audio adjustment, transcription, thumbnails, metadata, watermarking and CTV conversion.Read 15 Oct 2026 · picsart.io
Who it serves: Picsart describes its API services as tools for developers and presents business uses including e-commerce, social media, and digital asset management.Read 8 Oct 2026 · picsart.io

Plans and prices

API free credits Free 5 credits for new accounts · API access after account signup Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.picsart.io

Free signup credits Free 5 free credits · API access Read 8 Oct 2026 · picsart.io

Pro $10.50 a month Billed yearly; regular price shown as $15/mo 500 credits/month · advanced background and object removal · 100 GB storage · bulk edit up to 50 images Read 15 Oct 2026 · picsart.com

Ultra $37.50 a month Billed yearly per seat; regular price shown as $47/mo Heavy AI usage · 200+ models · 300 GB storage per seat · bulk edit up to 100 images · team seats Read 15 Oct 2026 · picsart.com

Custom API pricing Priced on request Request a quote Monthly credits priced by estimated volume and use case · Video background removal: 15 credits/min Read 8 Oct 2026 · picsart.io

Enterprise API package Priced on request Volume pricing and discounts · credits for image, video, GenAI and variable-data APIs Read 15 Oct 2026 · picsart.io

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

Removes or replaces video backgrounds
Supports transparent WebM output
Accepts three common video formats
Batch processing is available
Offers 24/7 integration support

Limits

Input files capped at 500 MB
Maximum resolution is 1920×1080
Transparent output requires WebM
Usage is priced at 15 credits per minute

Who it suits

This API suits developers building video workflows for e-commerce, social media, or digital asset management. It fits projects needing removal, replacement, or transparent export within the stated format and resolution limits.

Verdict

Picsart provides asynchronous background processing with replacement or transparent-output options and batch support. Review the file limits, credit pricing, and API rate limit before integrating it into production workflows.