Alternative
A free alternative to the Pixelcut API
Pixelcut's API is positioned for ecommerce platforms that need to process catalog images at scale. It works, and the output is good. But per-image pricing for catalog work gets expensive fast, since a single store can have thousands of SKUs.
Open the toolWhy people look for an alternative
- —Per-image pricing does not scale for catalog workflows.
- —No batch discount for high volume.
- —Account required.
- —The output format for transparent images is limited.
Using the Remova batch endpoint
- 01POST multiple images to the batch endpoint in one request.
- 02Set transparent=true for alpha, false for a solid background.
- 03Receive a ZIP with all the processed files.
- 04Loop the batch up to the per-request limit of 20 files.
At a glance
| Feature | Remova | Pixelcut API |
|---|---|---|
| Per-image cost | None | Per call |
| Batch endpoint | Yes, up to 20 | Yes, tiered |
| ZIP output | Yes | Yes |
| Signup | No | Yes |
| Free tier | Rate-limited | Small monthly cap |
Common questions
Is there a limit on batch size?
20 images per batch, 10 videos. Larger batches should be split.
What is the latency per image?
Around 20 seconds per image on the public tier. Batches are processed sequentially on the server side.
Can I run this from a server without a browser?
Yes. The endpoints are standard HTTP. Use any HTTP client.
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