Cutout.Pro vs Media.io AI Photo Restorer

Cutout.Pro removes image backgrounds and can replace them with other backgrounds. It accepts JPG, PNG, WEBP and BMP files up to 15 MB, with output up to 4096 × 4096 pixels in PNG or JPG. An Erase & Restore brush lets users refine missed background areas or clipped foreground details. Batch processing is available; the Windows and Mac desktop app can process folders. Other access includes Android, iOS, Linux, web and API. Each upload receives a low-resolution preview without a watermark, account or credits, while an HD image download uses one credit. New accounts receive five credits without a credit card. The free plan is available, and the listed subscription with 80 credits per month costs $5 a month. Other subscription and pay-as-you-go credit packages are listed. Main-platform credit purchases have a 14-day refund guarantee, but Shopify App credit purchases are non-refundable. Cutout.Pro was founded in 2018 and is based in Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Media.io AI Photo Restorer is a browser-based service that uses AI to detect and repair damage in old photographs. It can address scratches, stains, cracks, tears, dust, and fading, and a colorizer can add color to black-and-white pictures. The page also lists an image brightener, resolution improver, face retoucher, and color matcher. Uploads include JPG, PNG, WEMB, and BMP, among other formats. Media.io says most restorations take under 10 seconds, with timing depending on the damage. The service is presented for family portraits, historic snapshots, prints, memories, and historical records. It runs in a browser without a third-party software download; Media.io says its browser service works on browsers running on Mac and Linux. Uploaded files and generated content are deleted from its servers within 7 days, without a backup, and users retain ownership and copyright of source and converted files. Google Drive integration is available, as are optional YouTube API account connections through Google OAuth. Media.io offers a 3-day trial; no paid plan prices are listed.