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LocalBG compared with jpg.now API
Detail LocalBGjpg.now API logo jpg.now API
What it doesOffline background removal for images, videos and GIFs with no uploads, no credits, and no limits REST API for image conversion, compression, and transformation
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Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingFree: €0/month for unlimited single-image processing offline with custom backgrounds, sticker export, metadata stripping, alpha mask export and CLI support. Pro: €8/month (excl. VAT), or €7.60/month billed annually (5% off), includes all Free features plus bulk processing, video/GIF background remov API credits: 1,000 credits for $12.00 one-off or $8.40/month subscription ($0.0084 per credit); 5,000 credits for $60.00 one-off or $42.00/month ($0.0084 per credit); 25,000 credits for $300.00 one-off or $210.00/month ($0.0084 per credit); 100,000 credits for $1200.00 one-off or $840.00/month ($0.0
Key features
  • Unlimited single-image processing offline
  • Bulk batch processing of folders
  • Video and GIF background removal with MP4, MOV, AVI, WebM, MKV support
  • GPU acceleration on Windows, NVIDIA, AMD and Intel
  • Edge despill for clean hair and fine edges
  • Custom backgrounds and sticker export
  • ProRes 4444 alpha export for video
  • Headless CLI for servers, Docker and automation
  • Import custom AI models in ONNX format
  • PSD export with layers
  • POST /api/v1/convert endpoint to submit files for conversion
  • GET /api/v1/jobs/{job_id} to poll job status
  • GET /download/{job_id} to download converted files
  • Supports over 100 image formats including JPG, PNG, WebP, PDF, HEIC, AVIF, GIF, TIFF, ICO, SVG
  • Asynchronous processing for large files
  • API key authentication via X-Api-Key header
What makes it different
  • Completely offline processing with no uploads or internet required
  • Unlimited processing with no per-image fees or credits
  • Your images are never uploaded or stored anywhere
  • Uses segmentation model, not generative AI
  • Self-host and build your own API without per-image fees
  • No SDK installation required, just REST endpoints and an API key
  • Most conversions finish in under a second
  • Over 100 supported formats including RAW camera files, PDFs, and vectors
  • Premium and Premium Plus subscribers get unlimited API access at no credit cost
  • No overage charges; over-quota requests refused instead of billed
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)14 −1 (down) since last check71 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)523
Citation Flow (Majestic)2740
Referring domains (Majestic)35235

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