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What it is

Pixelcut is an AI photo and video editor focused on product photography, with tools for background removal, upscaling, image expansion, retouching, product shots, ads, and video. Its web background remover accepts JPG, PNG, and HEIC images up to 50 MB and 6000 × 6000 pixels, and offers free HD downloads without a watermark or sign-up. The editor can upscale images up to 16×, use generative fill for retouching, generate shadows, and batch edit hundreds of files. The background-removal page lists bulk processing for up to 10,000 images in one batch, with ZIP export. The API costs 5 credits per image, shown as $0.05 per image, and accepts PNG or JPEG inputs; outputs include transparent PNG, alpha masks, and ZIP files. Pixelcut is available on Android, iOS, and web, with API access. Its free plan includes limited background removal and upscaling, with exports without a watermark. Pixelcut describes its intended users as sellers, creators, and brands working on product photos, e-commerce catalogs, ads, and social content.

Spec sheet

What it does
Pixelcut is an AI image and video platform for product photography, editing, generation and background removal.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixelcut.ai
Product
Pixelcut is an AI photo and video editor focused on product photography, with background removal, upscaling, retouching, product shots, ads, and video tools.Read 30 Sep 2026 · pixelcut.ai
Intended users
Pixelcut describes its audience as sellers, creators, and brands, with product photography, e-commerce catalogs, ads, and social content among its use cases.Read 30 Sep 2026 · pixelcut.ai
Free plan
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · pixelcut.ai
Integrations
Pixelcut identifies Claude as an integration and says it provides a Claude MCP server for AI-assisted workflows.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Support
The help center provides step-by-step guides, billing and refund policies, and troubleshooting for web, iOS and Android; email support is usually answered within one business day.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixelcut.ai
AI actors
AI Actors are described as maintaining character and brand understanding across generated images and videos.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixelcut.ai
AI shadows
Pixelcut includes AI-generated shadows intended to create realistic product imagery.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixelcut.ai
API access
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · pixelcut.ai
API availability
Pixelcut offers developer API access through developer.pixelcut.ai for integrating its tools into external workflows.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.pixelcut.ai
API commercial use
Pixelcut permits commercial API use but prohibits using the API to create training data for users’ own models.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixelcut.ai
API image rights
The API page says customers retain copyright in images processed through the API.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixelcut.ai
API integration
The background-removal API costs 5 credits per image, shown as $0.05 per image, and supports PNG or JPEG inputs with transparent PNG, alpha-mask, or ZIP outputs.Read 30 Sep 2026 · pixelcut.ai
API operations
The public API lists background removal, image upscaling, generated backgrounds, try-on and outpaint operations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixelcut.ai
Background generation
After cutout, users can choose AI-generated photorealistic scenes or search millions of backdrops.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixelcut.ai
Background removal
The web remover accepts JPG, PNG and HEIC files up to 50MB and 6000×6000 pixels, with no sign-up required.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixelcut.ai
Background removal controls
Automatic subject detection can be refined with a manual brush, and results can be downloaded as transparent PNGs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixelcut.ai
Batch background removal
The background-remover page says bulk processing can handle up to 10,000 images in one batch and export them as a ZIP.Read 30 Sep 2026 · pixelcut.ai
Batch editing
The product page says batch editing can process edits across hundreds of files, while the background-remover page describes batches up to 10,000 images.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixelcut.ai
Batch processing
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · pixelcut.ai
Cancellation
Pixelcut says subscriptions can be canceled at any time.Read 30 Sep 2026 · pixelcut.ai
Commercial use
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · pixelcut.ai
Company facts
Pixelcut’s own About page names Pixelcut Inc., founded in 2020 by Dominique Yahyavi and Prasanth Veerina, headquartered in Oakland, California.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixelcut.ai
Company size
LinkedIn’s Pixa profile lists the company as privately held, founded in 2020, with 11–50 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Conflicting company listing
A separate LinkedIn page named PixelCut describes a 2012-founded Bratislava company with 2–10 employees and PaintCode as its first product.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Developer documentation
Pixelcut says its developer documentation covers authentication, every endpoint, credits and a published OpenAPI specification.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixelcut.ai
Editing features
Pixelcut says its AI can remove backgrounds, upscale images up to 16×, expand images, retouch with generative fill, generate shadows, and batch edit hundreds of files.Read 30 Sep 2026 · pixelcut.ai
Expand tool
Its proprietary Expand feature extends images beyond the original frame edges.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixelcut.ai
Export formats
PNG; API additionally supports JPEG input,alpha mask,and foreground-plus-alpha-mask ZIP outputRead 23 Sep 2026 · pixelcut.ai
Free background removal
The online background remover offers free HD downloads without a watermark or sign-up.Read 30 Sep 2026 · pixelcut.ai
Free usage policy
Pixelcut says core tools such as background removal, upscaling, Magic Eraser and uncrop can be tried free without sign-up, while third-party generative models consume credits.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixelcut.ai
Funding record
An SEC Form D filing identifies Pixelcut Inc. as a Delaware corporation formed in 2022 that sold $250,000 of a planned $1,000,000 offering.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sec.gov
Independent status
SaaSHub’s unofficial monitor reported Pixelcut up, with no user-reported issues in the prior 24 hours and 100% monitored uptime over 30 days.Read 15 Oct 2026 · saashub.com
License and ownership
The terms reserve Pixelcut software, trademarks and related intellectual-property rights to Pixelcut or its licensors rather than granting an open-source license.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixelcut.ai
Limit: subscription billing
Trustpilot reviewers repeatedly alleged unexpected or duplicate charges, difficulty cancelling and annual charges after trials or discounted offers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Limit: support and output quality
Trustpilot complaints include unresponsive support and credits being consumed quickly, while a Google Play reviewer reported prompts producing gibberish or incorrect text.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Other integrations
Pixelcut lists Claude and ComfyUI as integration options, and says its API can be used in creative software and image-processing workflows.Read 30 Sep 2026 · pixelcut.ai
Praise: ease and free quotas
A Trustpilot reviewer praised generous free daily quotas and said Pixelcut was unusually effective for brush-based AI editing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Privacy and security
The background-removal API page says images are deleted immediately after processing, are not retained or used for model training, and requests are encrypted in transit.Read 30 Sep 2026 · pixelcut.ai
Product photos
The site says users can generate unlimited product images while keeping character consistency across shots.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixelcut.ai
Project privacy
Pixelcut’s help page says uploaded and saved project images are encrypted, stored securely, and accessible only to the user unless the user explicitly permits sharing.Read 30 Sep 2026 · help.pixelcut.ai
Rating on Apple App Store
4.7 out of 5 from 221K ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on G2
0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on Google Play
4.2 out of 5 from 242K reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Rating on Trustpilot
1.7 out of 5 from 69 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Rebrand news
Pixelcut announced that it reverted from the Pixa name to Pixelcut, carrying over accounts, subscriptions, projects, designs and credits.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixelcut.ai
Replacement backgrounds
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · pixelcut.ai
Retouching
AI retouching supports erasing or editing with generative fill.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixelcut.ai
Security and privacy
Pixelcut says uploaded projects are encrypted in transit and stored securely, remain private, and are not shared without explicit permission.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.pixelcut.ai
Supported platforms
Official support documentation lists iOS, Android and web access and recommends current Chrome and updated store apps.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.pixelcut.ai
Upload limits
The web background remover supports JPG, PNG, and HEIC images up to 50 MB and 6000 × 6000 pixels.Read 30 Sep 2026 · pixelcut.ai
Upscaling
Pixelcut advertises upscaling to 16× resolution with multiple model choices including Topaz.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixelcut.ai
Usage limits
Help documentation says free users typically get about three uses per day, while Pro generative tools have soft limits and basic tools are practically unlimited for subscribers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.pixelcut.ai
Video background removal
Pixelcut says its video tool removes backgrounds across MP4 frames without requiring a green screen.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixelcut.ai

Plans and prices

Free Free per month, billed yearly Limited background removal · Limited upscale · Free export without watermark Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixelcut.ai
Pro $8 a month billed yearly; page shows $10 and $8 600 AI credits monthly · All AI models · Unlimited background removal and upscale · 3-person team · 1,000 batch exports/month · Commercial license Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixelcut.ai
Business $24 a month billed yearly; page shows $30 and $24 3,600 AI credits monthly · All AI models · Unlimited background removal and upscale · 10-person team · 2,000 batch exports/month · Commercial license Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixelcut.ai
Pro $8 a year per month, billed yearly (page also shows $10) 600 AI credits monthly · Unlimited background removal and upscale · 3 person team · 1,000 batch exports monthly · Commercial license Read 30 Sep 2026 · pixelcut.ai
API credits $10 a month flat monthly rate; $0.01 per credit 1,000 credits · Background removal 5 credits/operation · Upscaler 10 credits/operation · Generate Background 10 credits/operation · Try-On 10 credits/operation · Outpaint 10 credits/operation Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixelcut.ai
Business $24 a year per month, billed yearly (page also shows $30) 3,600 AI credits monthly · Unlimited background removal and upscale · 10 person team · 2,000 batch exports monthly · Commercial license Read 30 Sep 2026 · pixelcut.ai
API Enterprise Priced on request Volume pricing for more than 1 million credits per month Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixelcut.ai

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free HD background removal without watermark or sign-up.
  • Accepts web uploads up to 50 MB and 6000 × 6000 pixels.
  • Batch background removal supports up to 10,000 images.
  • API offers transparent PNG, alpha-mask, and ZIP outputs.
  • Available on Android, iOS, and web.

Limits

  • Free plan limits background removal and upscaling.
  • API background removal costs $0.05 per image.
  • Web uploads are limited to 50 MB and 6000 × 6000 pixels.

Who it suits

It suits sellers, creators, and brands making product photos, e-commerce catalogs, ads, or social content. The batch tools and API also fit image-processing workflows that handle many files.

Pixelcut in depth

Read the full write-up

Overview

Pixelcut combines product-image editing with tools for creating promotional imagery and video. It suits sellers, creators, and brands that need to prepare product photos for catalogs, ads, or social content. Its clearest advantage is pairing free, watermark-free background removal with options for processing large batches and integrating removal into an API workflow.

Key features

Product-image editing

Pixelcut can remove or replace backgrounds, upscale images by up to 16×, expand the canvas, retouch with generative fill, and generate shadows. That range makes it useful for catalog cleanup and adapting product shots to different layouts; it also reaches beyond routine cutouts into creating and editing promotional content. The web remover accepts JPG, PNG, and HEIC files up to 50 MB and 6000 × 6000 pixels, so unusually large source images may need to be reduced first.

Batch processing

Pixelcut describes general batch editing of hundreds of files and background-removal batches of up to 10,000 images, exported as a ZIP. That is a substantial convenience for catalog-scale cutouts, though paid-plan batch-export quotas are much smaller: 1,000 per month on Pro and 2,000 on Business. The advertised batch size and monthly export allowance serve different purposes, so frequent users should check that their ongoing volume fits.

API and privacy

The background-removal API costs 5 credits per image, shown as $0.05 per image. It accepts PNG or JPEG input and can return transparent PNGs, alpha masks, or a ZIP containing foreground and alpha-mask files. Pixelcut also names Claude and ComfyUI as integrations and says the API can fit creative and image-processing workflows. For teams handling customer imagery, the API page says images are deleted immediately after processing, are not retained or used for model training, and requests are encrypted in transit. Saved project images are encrypted and accessible only to the user unless sharing is explicitly allowed.

Pricing

Pixelcut is freemium. The Free plan costs nothing, billed per month and billed yearly, and includes limited background removal, limited upscaling, and watermark-free exports. The online remover also offers free HD downloads without a watermark or sign-up, making it a useful way to handle occasional cutouts before moving to a subscription.

Pro includes 600 AI credits monthly, three team members, and 1,000 batch exports monthly. Business raises those allowances to 3,600 AI credits, 10 team members, and 2,000 batch exports monthly. Both paid plans have custom pricing. Pixelcut is paid from 8 /mo, but that entry figure does not establish the cost of either named plan. Teams should weigh the larger Business quotas against their need for more seats and batch exports rather than assume either plan is economical at a particular volume. Subscriptions can be canceled at any time.

The API's stated per-image rate offers a separate way to estimate programmatic background removal: $0.05 per image. At that rate, recurring high-volume use deserves a direct cost comparison with the team's monthly workload.

Platforms

Pixelcut runs on Android, iOS, and the web, and offers API access. Mobile apps suit individual editing, while the web uploader and API provide routes for larger or integrated workflows. Email support is available, with replies usually arriving within one business day; the help center covers the web, iOS, and Android apps.

Who it's for

Pixelcut is a strong fit for sellers and small creative teams producing product listings, e-commerce catalogs, ads, and social content. Free watermark-free removal is particularly useful for occasional edits; batch processing and API access make it more relevant when cutouts are repeated across a catalog or embedded in an image pipeline. It is less compelling for a buyer who needs only a basic editor but does not need product-focused tools or bulk workflows.

Pros and cons

Pro: Free HD background removal without a watermark or sign-up lowers the barrier for occasional product-photo cleanup.

Pro: Batch background removal can handle up to 10,000 images in one batch and package the output as a ZIP, which can reduce repetitive catalog work.

Pro: The API offers several useful output types, including alpha masks, at a stated $0.05 per image.

Con: Free removal and upscaling are limited, so regular use may require a paid plan.

Con: Pro and Business plan prices are custom, making it harder to judge the cost of their monthly credits, seats, and export allowances in advance.

Con: Monthly batch-export caps of 1,000 on Pro and 2,000 on Business may constrain teams whose needs extend beyond occasional large batches.

Alternatives

For a video-led product workflow, Tagshop AI is a freemium web and API option with a free tier and a Starter plan at $29 a month that includes 50 credits and up to five videos per month. Choose it when that video allowance and its 1080p export matter more than Pixelcut's image cutouts and batch tools.

Wink AI Video Generator offers a broader set of platforms, including desktop and mobile, and a Standard plan at $9.99 a month; its free plan has limited credit-based generations and watermarked exports. It is a relevant alternative for readers prioritizing AI video generation across devices.

Claid is another web and API option with a free trial offering 50 credits, including 50 API credits. Consider it if a trial with API credits is the deciding factor.

Flair.ai offers a free plan with one custom model, five generated images, and one video generation. It may suit a reader who wants to try a limited mix of image and video generation rather than prioritize Pixelcut's high-volume background removal.

Morzai is a web and extension option with a free welcome gift of 2,000 credits and limits on project history, batch workflows, high-resolution export, and video templates. It is worth considering when an extension-based workflow is preferred.

Omi offers a web-based license with payment monthly under an annual commitment or annually in one installment; its price depends on Digital Twin SKU count and add-ons. It is an alternative for buyers whose needs fit that licensing model.

Mokker AI has a free tier of 20 photos once, with access to its studio and templates. It may fit a one-off, template-led product-photo project.

Pixora offers a free web plan with 100 generation credits (≈2 images), free presets, commercial usage rights, and lifetime access. Its Pro plan is $9.90 a month. Choose it when those image-generation credits and presets better match the job than Pixelcut's editing and removal workflow.

Pixelcut also appears in directories for AI Product Photography Generators, AI Image Expanders, Video Background Removal Software, Green Screen Software, AI Background Removers, and AI Cartoon Generators.

Verdict

Choose Pixelcut if you sell or create product imagery and want free watermark-free cutouts now, with batch and API options as your workload grows. Its strongest case is the combination of editing breadth and high-capacity batch removal. Look elsewhere if predictable paid-plan pricing is essential before you can assess the value of the monthly credits, seats, and export caps.

Verdict

Pixelcut offers free background removal alongside broader product-image editing, batch processing, and API options. Check the free-plan limits and per-image API cost for your expected volume.

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