RemoveLayer is a free online AI background remover and image editor that lets you remove backgrounds, objects, text, and watermarks from photos with before/after preview and transparent PNG export.
What is RemoveLayer?
RemoveLayer is a web-based AI image editing tool that removes backgrounds, objects, text, watermarks, and blur from photos. You upload a JPEG or PNG image (up to 10 MB) and run one of six focused AI workflows — background remover, object remover, text remover, watermark remover, image eraser, or unblur image. The output is a cleaned image available for download as a transparent PNG or with a solid background. The product is built and operated by RemoveLayer (removelayer.com) and requires a free account to process images.
Key Features
- Free online background removal — Signed-in users can remove backgrounds at no cost; results include before/after preview and export to PNG with transparency or a solid color.
- Six focused AI tools — Background remover, object remover, text remover, watermark remover, image eraser, and unblur image; each tool handles a single task instead of a generic editor.
- Preview before download — Compare original and result side-by-side, inspect edges, and adjust background color before exporting.
- Credit-based pricing — Credits are charged only when a job completes successfully; failed runs are not billed. Free tier provides access to background removal for signed-in users.
- Max upload size — 10 MB per image; supported formats include JPEG and PNG.
- 30-day image storage — Generated images are stored for 30 days (retention varies by subscription plan: 90 days for Pro, 365 days for Max).
- Commercial use rights — Outputs can be used for storefronts, ads, social content, and client work under all subscription plans.
Who is it for?
- E-commerce sellers — Remove backgrounds from product photos and export clean PNG cutouts for listings, catalogs, and ads.
- Creators and marketers — Erase text overlays, watermarks, or distracting objects from reuseable photos while preserving the scene.
- Teams and professionals — Prepare portrait headshots, logos, and brand assets with focused AI finishing tools (unblur, background removal).
- Everyday users — Fix one image quickly without learning a full editor: upload, run the right tool, review, and download.
What can you do with RemoveLayer?
- Product photo cleanup: Remove busy backgrounds from product, clothing, and jewelry shots to create consistent store listings. Open tool
- Portrait and headshot editing: Remove backgrounds from portraits, then use the unblur tool to restore clarity or soften backdrops.
- Text and watermark removal: Clean captions, labels, or watermark marks from images with AI-powered reconstruction. Open tool
- Object removal: Paint over distractions (e.g., people, logos, clutter) and let AI fill the area naturally. Open tool
How does RemoveLayer work?
The workflow has three steps. First, upload a photo (product shot, portrait, logo, or everyday image) from your device. Second, run the appropriate AI tool — background removal, object/text/watermark eraser, or unblur. Third, review the result with a before/after comparison, choose a transparent or solid background, and download the PNG.
Pricing
RemoveLayer operates on a freemium model. Free online background removal is available for signed-in users. Paid subscriptions offer monthly credit allowances: Plus ($9.90/mo for 500 credits), Pro ($19.90/mo for 1,500 credits), and Max ($49.90/mo for 5,000 credits). One-time credit packs are also available. All plans include commercial use rights.
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