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PhotoScissors
What it is
PhotoScissors removes photo backgrounds so people or objects can be isolated, placed on replacement backgrounds or made into cutouts. Its online tool automatically processes uploaded images, and users can mark areas to keep or remove for group-by-color processing. The site describes a Hair tool for semi-transparent subjects such as hair and a transparent marker tool for retaining texture on transparent objects. Online uploads accept JPG, PNG or WebP files up to 10 MB and 4.2 megapixels; free downloads are in standard definition. Windows and Mac desktop versions support bulk background removal and offline processing. The API can add background removal to an app or website and accepts JPG or PNG images with output resolution up to 4 megapixels. PhotoScissors is offered for Windows, Mac and iOS; desktop requirements are Windows 8 or later and Mac OS 10.14 or later. Credit plans include 10 images for $4.99 a month, 50 for $9.99 a month and 200 for $19.99 a month. Desktop licensing covers unlimited processing for one year and requires internet activation.
For and against
For
- Automatic background removal with manual selection tools.
- Supports batch processing on Windows and Mac.
- Free standard-definition downloads are available.
- API accepts JPG or PNG images.
Against
- Online uploads are limited to 10 MB and 4.2 megapixels.
- Free downloads are standard definition.
- Desktop activation requires an internet connection.
- Purchases are not refundable or exchangeable.
The verdict
PhotoScissors offers online, desktop and API approaches to background removal, with manual controls alongside automatic processing. Check the online upload limits and purchase terms before choosing a workflow.
Who it suits
PhotoScissors suits people who need background removal for individual images or batches, as well as developers integrating the function through an API. The online uploader has file-size and resolution limits; desktop versions support offline bulk processing.
Plans and prices
10 credits
1 credit = 1 image · Credits valid for one year from the date of the last purchase
Read 30 Sep 2026 · photoscissors.com
50 credits
1 credit = 1 image · Credits valid for one year from the date of the last purchase
Read 30 Sep 2026 · photoscissors.com
200 credits
1 credit = 1 image · Credits valid for one year from the date of the last purchase
Read 30 Sep 2026 · photoscissors.com
1,000 credits
1 credit = 1 image · Credits valid for one year from the date of the last purchase
Read 30 Sep 2026 · photoscissors.com
Desktop version
Unlimited offline image processing · Windows or Mac
Read 30 Sep 2026 · photoscissors.com
On the record
- API
- The API integrates background removal into an app or website and accepts JPG or PNG images with output resolution up to 4 megapixels.photoscissors.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- API access
- Yesphotoscissors.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Automatic removal
- The online tool uses deep neural networks to automatically remove image backgrounds after upload.photoscissors.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Batch processing
- Yesphotoscissors.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Color selection
- Users can mark areas to remove or preserve, and the program processes those areas using its group-by-color feature.photoscissors.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Desktop features
- The Windows and Mac desktop versions support bulk background removal and offline processing, with no image-size or file-size limits listed on the upload page.photoscissors.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Free output
- The pricing page offers free downloads of images in standard definition (SD).photoscissors.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Hair and transparency
- The site says its Hair tool handles semi-transparent objects such as hair, and its transparent marker tool preserves foreground and background textures on transparent objects.photoscissors.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Image privacy
- The privacy policy says uploaded images are transferred over a secured connection, used only to remove the background and provide a download, and are not shared with third parties or published.photoscissors.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Online upload limits
- The online uploader accepts JPG, PNG, or WebP files up to 10 MB and 4.2 megapixels.photoscissors.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Platforms and requirements
- PhotoScissors is offered for Windows, Mac, and iOS; the download page lists Windows 8 or later and Mac OS 10.14 or later as system requirements.photoscissors.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Purchase terms
- A desktop license covers unlimited image processing for one year, requires an internet connection for activation, and the pricing page says purchases are not refundable or exchangeable.photoscissors.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- PhotoScissors removes photo backgrounds to isolate people or objects, replace backgrounds, or create cutouts.photoscissors.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- Support is provided by email, and the site asks users to include the product version and operating system when reporting problems.photoscissors.com · read 30 Sep 2026
