EraseBG

EraseBG removes image backgrounds in a browser, processing images on the user’s device. It accepts JPG, PNG, WebP, and HEIC files, including multiple images at once. The editor provides erase and restore brushes, undo and redo, background choices, and a before-and-after comparison. Optional 2× and 4× upscaling also runs on the device. Finished images can be downloaded at full resolution as PNG, WebP, or JPG, and batches can be saved in a ZIP file. The segmentation model uses the device’s GPU when the browser supports WebGPU and otherwise runs on the CPU. EraseBG has a free plan at no cost, with no usage limits, account, or watermark, and permits commercial use. It supports Android, iOS, web, and self-hosting; the source code is MIT licensed. The site says images stay in tab memory and are not collected, stored, or transmitted. It also says the model can be cached for later offline use. Safari scales exports above about 16 megapixels to that limit.

EraseBG combines background editing, batch work, and several export formats in a free browser-based tool. Consider its Safari export limit and lack of API access if those affect your workflow.

EraseBG suits sellers, small shops, designers, and marketers who need to remove or replace backgrounds, including in batches. It may also suit people who want image processing to stay on their device.

EraseBG is a browser-based background remover that performs its work on your own device, with Android and iOS support and an option to self-host. It is a strong fit for privacy-conscious creators, designers, marketers, sellers, and small shops handling repeated cutouts. Its unlimited free plan is compelling, but a browser-only workflow and Safari’s large-image export ceiling rule it out for some production setups.

Overview

EraseBG accepts JPG, PNG, WebP, and HEIC files, including multiple images at once. The service has no account requirement, watermark, or usage charge, so it suits occasional users as well as people preparing product catalogs or marketing assets in volume.

Processing stays in tab memory: EraseBG says images are not collected, stored, or transmitted. Its terms also describe no tracking, advertising, or third-party analytics, while model and theme settings remain in browser local storage. The browser caches the model, allowing later visits to work offline. That is a meaningful advantage for private photos and disconnected work, though it provides no shared cloud workspace or centralized processing queue.

Key features

The editor combines automatic removal with erase and restore brushes, undo and redo, replacement background choices, and a before-and-after comparison. Those controls matter when an initial cutout misses fine edges or removes part of a subject: users can correct the result without opening another editor. Multiple files can be loaded together, and completed batches can be downloaded as a ZIP.

Optional 2× and 4× upscaling runs on the device, as does segmentation through the GPU or CPU. Browsers with WebGPU can use the GPU automatically; other browsers fall back to CPU processing. This keeps images local, but performance therefore depends on the device and browser rather than a remote service.

Exports are full-resolution PNG, WebP, or JPG files. That range covers transparent web assets, compact web delivery, and conventional image workflows. Safari imposes an important exception: exports above about 16 megapixels are scaled to that limit because of canvas-size caps. On iOS, large photos may also be processed at a reduced working size before full-resolution export, so mobile users working with very large originals should check their output requirements carefully.

Pricing

Free: free. The plan has no usage limits, includes full-resolution downloads, and adds no watermark or account requirement. There is no free trial because the product is free rather than trial-based, and no paid tiers or renewal terms are presented. For individuals and small shops, this removes the recurring-cost and quota concerns common to background-removal services. The trade-off is that the free plan does not add an API or a managed team workflow; those capabilities are not part of EraseBG.

Platforms

EraseBG runs on the web and supports Android and iOS, including iOS 26 Safari and Android Chrome. It can also be self-hosted because its source code is MIT licensed and the site says it can be copied to any web server. Chrome, Edge, Safari 26, and current Firefox are named as WebGPU browsers; other browsers use CPU processing. The API is explicitly absent, and the product remains browser-only even when self-hosted.

Who it's for

Choose EraseBG if you want private, local editing for personal images, shop listings, design work, or marketing material, especially when batch input and ZIP downloads save repetitive work. It is also a sensible choice for organizations that prefer an MIT-licensed, self-hostable tool. Look elsewhere if your workflow requires API calls, server-side automation, a centralized account, or reliable unrestricted exports of very large images from Safari.

Pros and cons

• Pros: No usage limits, watermark, or account on the free plan; local processing that EraseBG says neither collects nor transmits images; JPG, PNG, WebP, and HEIC input; batch handling and ZIP output; PNG, WebP, and JPG exports; erase/restore correction tools; optional 2× and 4× upscaling; offline operation after model caching; MIT-licensed self-hosting.
• Cons: No API, so automated or integrated pipelines cannot call the service; browser and device performance determine processing speed; Safari scales exports above about 16 megapixels; iOS may use a reduced working size for large photos before export; no account-based collaboration or hosted queue.

Alternatives

Browse AI Background Removers when you want to compare a wider field of tools. Pick Cutout.Pro instead if you need API access, desktop platforms, or a credit-based freemium service with an 80-credits-per-month subscription at $5 a month billed monthly. Pixelcut is a better fit for users who want mobile and API availability, a free tier with limited removal and upscale, and a paid Pro option.

unbagrnd is another free, MIT-licensed alternative with self-hosting and API support across desktop platforms. RemoveBackgrounds.ai suits users who prefer a free browser service with batches of up to 30 images. Zawa AI Background Remover (formerly X-Design) is aimed at freemium users who can work within daily credits and generation limits.

Erase.bg is worth considering if a credit-based service and API access matter more than unlimited local processing. Don's Tools Background Remover offers a free browser workflow with batches up to 150 images. Deback is a free, no-account option capped at 50 images per batch and 12 MB per image.

Verdict

EraseBG is a strong recommendation for privacy-focused individuals, designers, marketers, and small shops that need unlimited, watermark-free background removal and batch exports at no cost. Its local processing, correction tools, broad input and export support, offline caching, and self-hosting option make the free plan unusually capable. Choose another service when an API, centralized collaboration, or Safari exports above roughly 16 megapixels is essential.