Remove Background API

Pricing

25 credits per request

Fixed cost regardless of image size or complexity.

Overview

The Remove Background API uses AI (rembg with U²-Net models) to automatically remove backgrounds from images, producing PNG files with transparency. Perfect for creating product images, portraits, and graphics without backgrounds.

Domain: edit.revidapi.com

Endpoint

POST https://api.revidapi.com/paid/image/remove/background

Authentication: Required - Header x-api-key

Request

Headers

x-api-key: Required. Your API key for authentication.
Content-Type: Required. Must be multipart/form-data.

Form Parameters

Required Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
`file`	file (upload)	✅ Yes	-	Image file to remove background from (PNG, JPG, JPEG, WEBP, BMP)

Optional Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
`model`	string	❌ No	`u2net`	AI model to use for background removal

Supported Models

Model	Best For	Speed	Quality
`u2net` ⭐	General use (default)	Fast	High
`u2net_human_seg`	Human portraits	Fast	High
`u2netp`	Fast processing	Very Fast	Medium
`u2net_cloth_seg`	Clothing items	Fast	High
`silueta`	Portraits	Fast	High
`isnet-general-use`	Highest quality	Slower	Very High

Supported Formats

Input: PNG, JPG, JPEG, WEBP, BMP
Output: PNG (with transparency)

Response

Immediate Response (Task Created)

POST endpoint returns immediately with task_id:

{
  "success": true,
  "task_id": "a1b2c3d4-e5f6-g7h8-i9j0-k1l2m3n4o5p6",
  "status": "pending",
  "message": "Background removal started",
  "endpoints": {
    "check_status": "/api/get/{task_id}",
    "download_image": "/output/{filename} (after completion)"
  }
}

Task Status (GET)

Use task_id to poll status:

GET https://edit.revidapi.com/api/get/{task_id}

⏳ Processing

{
  "status": "processing",
  "message": "Removing background from image...",
  "progress": 50,
  "created_at": "2025-01-24T10:30:00.000000",
  "completed_at": null,
  "result": null
}

✅ Completed

{
  "status": "completed",
  "message": "Background removal completed successfully",
  "progress": 100,
  "created_at": "2025-01-24T10:30:00.000000",
  "completed_at": "2025-01-24T10:30:05.123456",
  "result": {
    "image_url": "https://edit.revidapi.com/output/a1b2c3d4-e5f6-g7h8-i9j0-k1l2m3n4o5p6_output.png",
    "image_filename": "a1b2c3d4-e5f6-g7h8-i9j0-k1l2m3n4o5p6_output.png",
    "input_size": 524288,
    "output_size": 314572,
    "input_size_kb": 512.0,
    "output_size_kb": 307.2,
    "elapsed_seconds": 2.45,
    "model": "u2net"
  }
}

❌ Failed

{
  "status": "failed",
  "message": "Background removal failed: Invalid image format",
  "progress": 0,
  "created_at": "2025-01-24T10:30:00.000000",
  "completed_at": "2025-01-24T10:30:01.123456",
  "result": {
    "error": "Unsupported image format: gif. Supported: png, jpg, jpeg, webp, bmp"
  }
}

Result Fields

Field	Type	Description
`image_url`	string	URL to download the processed image
`image_filename`	string	Filename of the output image
`input_size`	integer	Input file size in bytes
`output_size`	integer	Output file size in bytes
`input_size_kb`	number	Input file size in KB
`output_size_kb`	number	Output file size in KB
`elapsed_seconds`	number	Processing time in seconds
`model`	string	Model used for processing

Note: Download URLs are temporary and may expire after a period of time.

Example Requests

Example 1: Using cURL

curl -X POST \
  https://api.revidapi.com/paid/image/remove/background \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -F "file=@/path/to/image.jpg" \
  -F "model=u2net"

Processing Time

Image Size	Processing Time
< 1 MB	~1-3 seconds
1-5 MB	~3-8 seconds
5-10 MB	~8-15 seconds
> 10 MB	~15-30 seconds

Times may vary based on model selection and server load.

Use Cases

1. E-commerce Product Images

Remove backgrounds from product photos for clean, professional listings.

2. Portrait Photography

Remove backgrounds from portraits for professional headshots or profile pictures.

Create eye-catching graphics with transparent backgrounds.

4. Logo Extraction

Extract logos from images with complex backgrounds.

5. Design Work

Prepare images for design projects requiring transparency.

Best Practices

Model Selection:
Use u2net for general use (default)
Use u2net_human_seg for portraits
Use isnet-general-use for highest quality (slower)
File Formats:
Upload in PNG or JPG format
Output is always PNG with transparency
Image Quality:
Higher resolution images produce better results
Avoid heavily compressed images
Polling:
Check status every 1-2 seconds
Implement timeout handling (30-60 seconds)
Error Handling:
Handle unsupported formats gracefully
Check file size limits before upload

Limitations

Max file size: Typically 10-20 MB (check server limits)
Supported formats: PNG, JPG, JPEG, WEBP, BMP only
Processing timeout: 60 seconds per request
Download URLs: May expire after a period (download promptly)

Troubleshooting

Error: Unsupported format

Cause: Image format not supported
Solution: Convert image to PNG, JPG, JPEG, WEBP, or BMP before upload

Error: File too large

Cause: Image exceeds size limit
Solution: Compress or resize image before upload

Error: rembg not available

Cause: Background removal service temporarily unavailable
Solution: Try again later or contact support

Poor quality results

Cause: Image quality, lighting, or model selection
Solution: - Use higher quality input images - Try different models (e.g., isnet-general-use for better quality) - Ensure good contrast between subject and background