Privacy & terms

What happens to my images after processing?

Short answer

Uploaded originals are automatically deleted from bgclear's servers within 24 hours. Your result stays downloadable in your browser, and if you use a free account, past cutouts can be re-downloaded from My Images. API results are likewise purged after 24 hours.

Processing happens on our servers because the model needs a GPU; nothing is processed by third parties. The privacy policy is the authoritative statement of what is kept and for how long.

If you need an image gone sooner, delete it from My Images (when signed in) — and never upload images you are not allowed to process.

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Do I need an account to remove backgrounds?

No. Upload, remove, download — no email, no password. A free account is optional and only adds convenience: it keeps your processed images in "My Images" so you can re-download them later from any device.

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Can I use bgclear images commercially?

Yes. Everything you create with bgclear is yours to use anywhere — online shops, ads, client work, print — at no cost and with no attribution required. The only condition is that you have the right to use the photo you upload.

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How long does background removal take?

About five seconds for a typical photo, from upload to downloadable PNG. Very large images and busy moments take a little longer. Through the API, synchronous requests finish within 30 seconds and larger images run as async jobs with a callback.

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