PhotoKit Background Remover vs PhotoScissors

PhotoKit Background Remover removes image backgrounds in an online editor. Clicking an image can make its background transparent, and the cutout and magic eraser tools provide other ways to clear background pixels, including areas of continuous color. Shape clipping removes pixels outside a selected shape, and images can be saved as transparent PNG files. Replacement backgrounds are available, but batch processing is not. The editor also includes photo enhancement, portrait retouching, effects, collage creation, and crop, resize, rotate, and basic editing tools. PhotoKit offers a free online trial; its free plan is listed at free and has limited image downloads with ad support. The listed platforms are Android, API, extension, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows. The editor can be embedded in a website with an iframe, and integrations describe Google Drive and a Chrome extension. Commercial use is not included. The homepage says its server does not save user pictures and data; the privacy policy says personal data may be transferred to and stored in Hong Kong or another jurisdiction.

PhotoScissors removes photo backgrounds so people or objects can be isolated, placed on replacement backgrounds, or turned into cutouts. Its online tool automatically processes uploaded images, and manual controls let users mark areas to keep or remove. The site describes tools for semi-transparent subjects such as hair and for retaining textures on transparent objects. Online uploads accept JPG, PNG, or WebP files up to 10 MB and 4.2 megapixels; free downloads are standard definition. Windows and Mac desktop versions add bulk processing and offline use, with no image-size or file-size limits listed on the upload page. The API can bring background removal into an app or website and accepts JPG or PNG images with output resolution up to 4 megapixels. Windows, Mac, and iOS versions are offered; desktop requirements are Windows 8 or later and Mac OS 10.14 or later. Credit plans cost $4.99 a month for 10 images, $9.99 a month for 50, or $19.99 a month for 200. Desktop licenses cover one year and require internet activation.