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Is remove.bg Shutting Down? What Changes on Dec 1, 2026

Yes — the standalone remove.bg website is ending. Per remove.bg’s FAQ, it is no longer available from 1 December 2026 at 9:00am CET. Image background removal moves toward Canva; API access moves toward Leonardo.ai. This page restates those facts so you can plan; it is not a ranked “best alternative” list.

• Standalone site: ends 1 December 2026 at 9:00am CET (remove.bg FAQ).
• Images: official path points to Canva for image background removal.
• API: self-serve API path points to Leonardo.ai; follow their migration guidance.
• Enterprise: Enterprise API contracts aren’t affected and continue as normal — verify against your contract and account notices.
• PAYG: unused pay-as-you-go credits are described as expiring on that date / not carrying over — download exports and check your balance before the cutoff.
• Verify: re-read the remove.bg FAQ if wording updates; trust the primary source over this summary.

Choosing a tool after the change depends on your job (browser stills, Canva design, API, Enterprise, or on-device). For a path-by-path decision table, see What Should I Use Instead of remove.bg?.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is remove.bg shutting down completely?

The announced change is that the standalone website ends on the date above. Official messaging directs images to Canva and API to Leonardo.ai, with Enterprise API continuing under existing contracts. Confirm on the official FAQ.

What should I do before the date?

Export anything you still need, check PAYG and subscription notes on your remove.bg account, and pick a path (Canva, Leonardo, Enterprise, or another still/video tool) that matches your workflow.