Background removal API and self-hosted open-weight model for image matting
Text-to-image and image-to-image generation at 2K or 4K resolution in your browser
Stage
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Founded
2022
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Based in
DE
AU
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.
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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
Text-to-image generation from prompts
2K and 4K resolution output
Eight aspect ratios from 1:1 to 21:9
No installation required, runs in browser
Free trial credits with Google sign-up
JPEG, PNG or WebP image uploads up to 5 MB
Credit refund on generation failure
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
No installation or API key required; runs entirely in browser
Upload up to 10 reference images for consistent character or product across scenes
Accurate text rendering directly in generated images
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Seedream 5.5 Image Generator