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Important update about remove.bg
remove.bg standalone is shutting down on December 1, 2026 and moving to Canva.
Your PAYG credits will expire after Dec 1, 2026.
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remove.bg is closing
Dec 1st — moving to Canva.
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| Feature | remove.bg | GoneBG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Paid | Free tier |
| Credits expire? | Yes — Dec 1, 2026 | NEVER expire |
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| Simple API? | Now via Leonardo.ai | Yes — simple REST API |
| Part of Canva? | Yes | No — independent |
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Is remove.bg shutting down?
Yes. remove.bg standalone is closing on December 1, 2026 and moving into Canva. Pay-as-you-go credits will expire after that date, and the API is being routed through Leonardo.ai. GoneBG.com is an independent alternative that stays online.
What happens to remove.bg API?
The remove.bg API is being folded into the Leonardo.ai / Canva ecosystem. Existing API keys and workflows will need to migrate. GoneBG offers a simple, stable REST API at POST https://api.gonebg.com/v1/remove with Bearer key auth — a near drop-in replacement.
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Do GoneBG credits really never expire?
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Can I migrate my remove.bg credits?
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