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Pixian.AI
Pixian.AI · Excelsior, Minnesota, United States
What it is
Pixian.AI is a web service and API that automatically removes image backgrounds. Its GPU- and multi-core CPU-based processing accepts JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, and WebP files. Transparent results are PNG, while opaque results can be JPEG or PNG. The service supports batch processing and handles varied images, including people, objects, artwork, logos, and scans. Free website use is limited to 250,000 pixels per image, low-priority processing, and website access. Paid processing supports images up to 25 megapixels, with a 30-megabyte file limit. The listed PAYGO plan costs $5 a month for 250 credits usable on the website and API; each image uses 0.05 to 1 credits. API testing and integration are free without purchase, but production results require a credit pack. Requests require HTTPS and HTTP Basic authentication. Pixian.AI says it retains some uploads and results for 24 hours before deletion.
For and against
For
- Supports five input image formats
- Batch processing and API access
- Free API integration testing
- Handles people, objects, logos, and scans
- Transparent PNG output available
Against
- Free images limited to 250,000 pixels
- Free plan is website-only
- Production API results require credits
- No manual editing tools
The verdict
Pixian.AI offers automated background removal across browser and API workflows, with broad format support and batch processing. Users should weigh free image limits, credit-based production use, and stated short-term data retention.
Who it suits
Pixian.AI suits people and developers needing automated background removal through a website or API. Batch processing and multiple API clients support production-oriented workflows.
Plans and prices
Free
limited use · 0.25 MP resolution · low-priority processing · website only
Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixian.ai
PAYGO - 250 credits
250 credits · Website and API
Read 20 Sep 2026 · pixian.ai
PAYGO 250 credits
megapixel pricing · high-priority processing · website and API · no monthly fee
Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixian.ai
PAYGO 500 credits
megapixel pricing · high-priority processing · website and API
Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixian.ai
PAYGO 1,000 credits
megapixel pricing · high-priority processing · website and API
Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixian.ai
PAYGO 2,500 credits
megapixel pricing · high-priority processing · website and API
Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixian.ai
PAYGO 5,000 credits
megapixel pricing · high-priority processing · website and API
Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixian.ai
PAYGO 10,000 credits
megapixel pricing · high-priority processing · website and API
Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixian.ai
PAYGO 25,000 credits
megapixel pricing · high-priority processing · website and API
Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixian.ai
On the record
- API access
- Yespixian.ai · read 20 Sep 2026
- API authentication
- API requests require HTTPS and HTTP Basic authentication using an API ID and secret.pixian.ai · read 15 Oct 2026
- API clients
- API examples are provided for cURL, Java, .NET, Node.js, PHP, Python, and Ruby.pixian.ai · read 30 Sep 2026
- API endpoint
- Background removal uses POST https://api.pixian.ai/api/v2/remove-background with file, base64 or image-URL input.pixian.ai · read 15 Oct 2026
- API languages
- Documentation includes examples for cURL, Java, .NET, Node.js, PHP, Python and Ruby.pixian.ai · read 15 Oct 2026
- API testing
- API integration and testing are free without a purchase; test requests can use test=true, and production results require a credit pack.pixian.ai · read 30 Sep 2026
- API test mode
- Developers can send test=true requests without buying credits; test results are watermarked.pixian.ai · read 15 Oct 2026
- API timeout
- Pixian recommends configuring clients with at least a 180-second idle timeout because load spikes can lengthen processing.pixian.ai · read 15 Oct 2026
- Batch processing
- Yespixian.ai · read 20 Sep 2026
- Batch workflow
- The web interface supports selecting multiple images and downloading all processed results together.pixian.ai · read 15 Oct 2026
- Community response
- A Hacker News launch post received 383 points and 115 comments, with commenters discussing low pricing, Delta PNG and requests for local self-hosting options.news.ycombinator.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company
- Cedar Lake Ventures, Inc., which operates Pixian.AI, describes itself as a small company based in the Minneapolis area.pixian.ai · read 30 Sep 2026
- Custom model
- Pixian says it trained a proprietary custom AI model on a large dataset for quality and efficiency.pixian.ai · read 15 Oct 2026
- Data retention
- The homepage says 10% of uploads and all results are retained for 24 hours before deletion, while API images are not persisted to non-volatile storage.pixian.ai · read 15 Oct 2026
- Delta PNG
- Pixian offers a Delta PNG result format intended to reduce encoding time and bandwidth, especially for mobile applications.pixian.ai · read 15 Oct 2026
- File formats
- It accepts JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, and WebP inputs, and produces PNG for transparent results or JPEG and PNG for opaque results.pixian.ai · read 30 Sep 2026
- Hair and fur
- The maker says its model was trained on images containing hair and fur and is designed to preserve those details.pixian.ai · read 15 Oct 2026
- Image limits
- Free web processing is capped at 250,000 pixels, while paid processing supports up to 25 megapixels and a 30 MB file size.pixian.ai · read 15 Oct 2026
