Background removal API and self-hosted open-weight model for image matting
Fast, accurate, multilingual manga translation with OCR and layout-aware typesetting
Stage
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Founded
2022
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Based in
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Pricing model
Freemium
Freemium
Pricing
Pro Model API: 50 free credits on signup, then credit packs from €10 (100 credits at €0.10 each) to €500 (10,000 credits at €0.05 each), or equivalent monthly subscriptions. Open-weight model: Apache-2.0, free to self-host.
Free: Quick translation with usage limits. Pay per use: Starter Pack $6.90 (≈300 credits), Standard Pack $19.90 (≈1,000 credits), Premium Pack $49.90 (≈3,000 credits). Professional translation credits only; free quick translation allowance not included. Credits never expire.
Key features
Pro Model API with managed REST infrastructure in Frankfurt, Germany
Open-weight Apache-2.0 model for self-hosting on Python, Docker, or macOS
Alpha matte output for precise edge refinement
Refine feature with Keep and Remove brush strokes
Optimized for hair, fur, and complex edges
Native macOS app with batch processing and on-device Apple Silicon inference
GIMP 3.0 plugin for local background removal
Docker support with web UI and headless API
OCR for vertical and horizontal text
Batch PDF processing with parallel page handling
Layout-aware automatic typesetting
Context-aware translation with character voice preservation
Over 50 supported languages
Background repair and text removal
GPU acceleration with CUDA and float16 inference
Free quick translation mode
Developer-friendly async APIs
What makes it different
Publishes benchmarked results comparing against alternatives including remove.bg with losses included
Same API schema for both managed API and self-hosted open-weight model for easy switching
RAM-only processing with no image storage or training on customer uploads
p95 latency of 1.95 seconds on managed API with EU hosting for GDPR compliance
No subscription lock-in with optional monthly billing or one-time credit packs
Preserves original manga layout and visual design through intelligent typesetting
Context-aware translation that maintains character voices and plot coherence
One-click processing of entire PDF volumes in parallel
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AI Manga Translate