Nero AI
Online AI image generation and enhancement suite by Nero AG (6 benchmarked capabilities: Image generation, Image compression, Image upscaling, Background removal, Photo restoration, Object removal)
Product node overview & trust baseline
Operator provenance, privacy baseline and site-wide pricing belong directly to the product node and are inherited across linked task edgesNero AI, operated by Nero AG (Karlsruhe, Germany) under a "Subscription + credits" model, has 6 published task assessments on RealTest (Image generation 91/100, Image compression 88/100, Image upscaling 84/100, Background removal 80/100, Photo restoration 79/100, Object removal 77/100). In image generation, free signup credits run Basic Nano Banana (1:1, 1K, 4 credits/image) to export a 1024×1024 unwatermarked PNG in 7.0s server wait with exact sign text and 5-digit hands; requires sign-in and rendered one extra apple. In image compression, exports a full 2048×2048 watermark-free PNG for 1 free credit with three compression modes and high fidelity (38.19 dB PSNR), cutting file size by roughly half.
Karlsruhe, Germany · 1995–present
Provenance baseline: 19/20 · Flagship AI upscaler by Nero AG (Karlsruhe, Germany, founded 1995).
The official pricing page and credit table state that guests get 5 free runs and registered Free accounts receive 10 one-time Nero Credits (Standard/Photo/Anime 2× costs 1 credit/image, 4× costs 2 credits/image, paid-only 8× costs 4 credits/image). Standard monthly is USD 21.95/month promotional (regular USD 24.99/month, 300 credits/month). The yearly promo banner displays only "7.66 USD per month" (3,000 credits/year) without printing the annual invoice total before login, so the annual total is marked unverified.
Pricing transparency baseline: 30/35 · Cancellation: Cancel anytime by turning off auto-renewal in account settings (remaining credits expire at the end of the billing period); FAQ states refunds are not allowed once Nero Credits have been used.
Temporary cloud tasks cleared automatically
No third-party services listed in this record; this is not proof that none exist.
Product-level pricing & rules baseline
Verified plans, billing periods and cancellation terms owned by this product node; task-specific credit costs and free export limits are detailed per capability edge belowNero AI web plans (Free / Standard / Yearly promo / Business); USD · 2026-10-21
Public page displays only the 7.66 USD/month equivalent without showing the annual invoice total before login.
4 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.
The official pricing page and credit table state that guests get 5 free runs and registered Free accounts receive 10 one-time Nero Credits (Standard/Photo/Anime 2× costs 1 credit/image, 4× costs 2 credits/image, paid-only 8× costs 4 credits/image). Standard monthly is USD 21.95/month promotional (regular USD 24.99/month, 300 credits/month). The yearly promo banner displays only "7.66 USD per month" (3,000 credits/year) without printing the annual invoice total before login, so the annual total is marked unverified.
Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.
Cancellation, sources & verification record
Cancel anytime by turning off auto-renewal in account settings (remaining credits expire at the end of the billing period); FAQ states refunds are not allowed once Nero Credits have been used.
Nero AI official pricing, credit consumption table, and FAQ ↗ · 2026-10-21 Capture 1 ↗
Archived official pricing sources: Nero AI official pricing, credit consumption table, and FAQ (2026-10-21) [text snapshot ↗]
Capability map & linked task edges
Whenever a capability passes fixed-fixture testing, an edge is automatically linked between this product node and the task topic for horizontal comparison.
| Linked task edge | Score | Assessment · historical test | Test scope & delivery | Inspect capability / follow edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photo restoration | 79/100 | Grants 5 guest credits to heal facial/hair creases in 12.14s (14.19 dB scratch PSNR) with free 1024px JPEG export; uncheck Colorize on color photos. | JPEG · Output attached Historical test · 2026-10-26 Guest flow · Degraded blurry & scratched portrait fixture (1024×1024) · Output attached | |
| Image generation | 91/100 | Free signup credits run Basic Nano Banana (1:1, 1K, 4 credits/image) to export a 1024×1024 unwatermarked PNG in 7.0s server wait with exact sign text and 5-digit hands; requires sign-in and rendered one extra apple. | 1024 × 1024 · PNG Historical test · 2026-10-21 Signed-in flow; paid tier not standardized · Fixed English prompt · Output attached | |
| Background removal | 80/100 | Free tier exports an unwatermarked transparent PNG for 1 free credit with high foreground recall and clean background removal, though inputs above 2000px are auto-resized to 2000×2000 and server cutout wait was 15.5s. | 2000 × 2000 · PNG Historical test · 2026-10-21 Guest flow · Curly-haired portrait · Output attached | |
| Image compression | 88/100 | Exports a full 2048×2048 watermark-free PNG for 1 free credit with three compression modes and high fidelity (38.19 dB PSNR), cutting file size by roughly half. | 2048 × 2048 · PNG Historical test · 2026-10-23 Guest flow · Fixed PNG fixture · Output attached | |
| Image upscaling | 84/100 | Guest trials deliver detailed, watermark-free 4× output without login; only five free uses are available, with about 18 seconds of processing in this run. | 2048 × 2048 · PNG Historical test · 2026-10-17 Guest flow · Fixed low-resolution fixture · Output attached | |
| Object removal | 77/100 | Smart Brush cleanly selects and removes all three signs in one pass and exports a watermark-free 2000×2000 PNG for 2 free credits, though inputs above 2000px are auto-resized and async queue wait reached 71.3s. | 2000 × 2000 · PNG Historical test · 2026-10-22 Guest flow · Fixed occlusion fixture · Output attached |
Tested task edges (with scores and native artifacts) are strictly separated from discovered untested capabilities (unscored).
Peer product comparison across shared task edges
Matched by overlapping tested task edges; compare site-wide billing models alongside per-task benchmark scoresActual annual charges $59.99/$263.99. A 3-day trial is offered; cancel before expiry to avoid charges. Exact daily free count is unspecified. The 11,500-credit pack includes a current 1,500-credit bonus.
- Photo restoration：Nero AI 79/100 vs PicWish 56/100
- Image generation：Nero AI 91/100 vs PicWish 85/100
- Background removal：Nero AI 80/100 vs PicWish 83/100
- Image compression：Nero AI 88/100 vs PicWish 73/100
- Image upscaling：Nero AI 84/100 vs PicWish 82/100
- Object removal：Nero AI 77/100 vs PicWish 84/100
High-volume tiers expanded; removal costs 1 credit/image, other operations differ. Taxes are not stated on the cards.
- Photo restoration：Nero AI 79/100 vs Cutout.pro 68/100
- Image generation：Nero AI 91/100 vs Cutout.pro 87/100
- Background removal：Nero AI 80/100 vs Cutout.pro 81/100
- Image upscaling：Nero AI 84/100 vs Cutout.pro 87/100
- Object removal：Nero AI 77/100 vs Cutout.pro 73/100
Actual annual amounts are $77/$278/$854. Absolute removal quotas and per-image credit usage are unpublished; 1×/5×/20× cannot be converted into image counts.
- Photo restoration：Nero AI 79/100 vs Img2Go 89/100
- Image generation：Nero AI 91/100 vs Img2Go 87/100
- Background removal：Nero AI 80/100 vs Img2Go 88/100
- Image compression：Nero AI 88/100 vs Img2Go 80/100
- Image upscaling：Nero AI 84/100 vs Img2Go 84/100
The feature FAQ confirms watermark-free transparent PNG/blurred-background downloads with a free account; replacing with a new background allows one free download per day, while premium backgrounds require a subscription. The pricing table says Limited without quantifying daily transparent-PNG limits. General AI credits or the one-daily replacement limit are not applied to transparent cutouts.
- Photo restoration：Nero AI 79/100 vs MyEdit 54/100
- Image generation：Nero AI 91/100 vs MyEdit 88/100
- Background removal：Nero AI 80/100 vs MyEdit 67/100
- Image upscaling：Nero AI 84/100 vs MyEdit 67/100
- Object removal：Nero AI 77/100 vs MyEdit 57/100
Linked capability test: Photo restoration
2026-10-26 · Native output attached. Findings cover the recorded fixture and conditions; paid specifications may be untested.
Task quality
Global PSNR 19.81 dB · SSIM 0.8423 · Scratch repair PSNR 14.19 dB
Detailed facts & historical record
- Measured fixture results
Global PSNR: 19.81 dB · SSIM: 0.8423 · Scratch repair PSNR: 14.19 dB
- Fixture findings
Heals 4 of 5 major creases (14.19 dB scratch PSNR, 21.83 dB face PSNR), leaving 1 collar scratch and hair tinting when Colorize is left on.
- Original historical observation
Nero AI Classic mode (with Scratch Fix + Colorize + Face Enhance enabled by default) heals 4 major creases across the forehead, cheek, and hair while enhancing facial clarity (scratch_psnr = 14.19 dB, face_psnr = 21.83 dB, SSIM = 0.8423), leaving 1 thin collar scratch and adding a pink/green tint on top hair from the default Colorize toggle (result.png, download.png).
- Suitable uses · historical assessment
Grants 5 login-free credits to heal 4 major facial and hair creases in 12.14s (14.19 dB scratch PSNR) and enhance facial detail (21.83 dB face PSNR) with 1024×1024 watermark-free JPEG export (users restoring color photos should uncheck the default Colorize toggle to avoid hair tinting).
- Result & output evidence
Delivery capabilities
JPEG · Output attached · No watermark in test
Detailed facts & historical record
- Recorded export specifications
JPEG · Output attached · No watermark in test
- Historical specification note · not an official maximum
1024×1024 (1.0× native watermark-free JPEG · 128.2 KB)
- Watermark observation
Watermark-free
- Batch & API
Supports multi-file batch uploads and an 8-hour online history manager
- Recorded free-tier dimensions
1024 × 1024
- Attached file dimensions
Not verified
Speed & reliability
About 14.09s end to end in this run; reliability not retested
Detailed facts & historical record
- Timing observation
Network-observed server wait: 12.14s · End-to-end reference: 14.09s
- Date & fixture
2026-10-26 · anchor_restore_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
- Repeated tests & reliability
No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.
Interaction experience
No login in this run
Detailed facts & historical record
- Account requirements
No login in this test
- Sign-in methods
Login-free with 5 free guest credits (optional Nero / Google account sign-in)
- Manual adjustment
Not verified
- Interaction observations
Exposes Natural+, Restore+, and Classic restoration models alongside individual Scratch Fix, Colorize, and Face Enhance toggles in the left sidebar with direct watermark-free export.
Background & reputation
Nero AG · Long-term reputation not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Service lifecycle notice
Not verified
- Operator
Nero AG
- Recorded origin
Karlsruhe, Germany
- Domain history record
1995–present
- Background & reputation assessment
Operated by Nero AG (Karlsruhe, Germany, founded in 1995), a globally recognized multimedia software company.
- External reputation record
Not verified
Engineering & privacy
Uploaded for cloud processing；Claims deletion within 8 hours; deletion not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Processing location
Uploaded for cloud processing
- Third-party tracking record
No third-party services listed in this record; this is not proof that none exist.
- Engineering & privacy assessment
Explicitly states "Only results in the last 8 hours are kept" on `/photo-restore/history` and provides per-item delete buttons.
- Retention statement
Claims deletion within 8 hours; deletion not independently verified
Task free allowance & pricing disclosure
5 free guest credits granted without login; Classic restoration costs 1 credit per image (5 free watermark-free exports)
Displays remaining guest credits (5 -> 4) in the header and exposes all sub-model toggles upfront
Site-wide plans belong to the product node (see Product-level pricing baseline ↑).
Expand site-wide plans aligned for Photo restoration (4 records)
Nero AI web plans (Free / Standard / Yearly promo / Business); USD · 2026-10-21
Public page displays only the 7.66 USD/month equivalent without showing the annual invoice total before login.
4 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.
The official pricing page and credit table state that guests get 5 free runs and registered Free accounts receive 10 one-time Nero Credits (Standard/Photo/Anime 2× costs 1 credit/image, 4× costs 2 credits/image, paid-only 8× costs 4 credits/image). Standard monthly is USD 21.95/month promotional (regular USD 24.99/month, 300 credits/month). The yearly promo banner displays only "7.66 USD per month" (3,000 credits/year) without printing the annual invoice total before login, so the annual total is marked unverified.
Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.
Cancellation, sources & verification record
Cancel anytime by turning off auto-renewal in account settings (remaining credits expire at the end of the billing period); FAQ states refunds are not allowed once Nero Credits have been used.
Nero AI official pricing, credit consumption table, and FAQ ↗ · 2026-10-21 Capture 1 ↗
Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 79/100
Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.
Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_restore_v1
Honesty & reputation · 87.5/100 · 30%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 29 / 35 | Grants 5 free guest credits immediately in the top bar (deducting 1 credit for Classic photo restoration, leaving 4 credits) and provides direct 1024×1024 watermark-free JPEG downloads (landing.png, result.png, download.png). | Evidence A → |
| Interaction restraint | 26 / 30 | Exposes Natural+, Restore+, and Classic restoration models alongside individual Scratch Fix, Colorize, and Face Enhance toggles in the left sidebar with direct watermark-free export. | Evidence A → |
| Background & reputation | 18.5 / 20 | Operated by Nero AG (Karlsruhe, Germany, founded in 1995), a globally recognized multimedia software company. | Evidence A → |
| Engineering & privacy | 14 / 15 | Explicitly states "Only results in the last 8 hours are kept" on `/photo-restore/history` and provides per-item delete buttons. | Evidence A → |
Capability · 75.3/100 · 70%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task quality | 44.3 / 65 | Deterministic inspection on our 1024×1024 degraded portrait anchor (anchor_restore_v1): exports 1024×1024 (1×), scratch-mask PSNR = 14.19 dB (vs. 6.02 dB degraded baseline), portrait face ROI PSNR = 21.83 dB, global PSNR = 19.81 dB, SSIM = 0.8423, edge gradient correlation = 0.5279, high-frequency ratio = 0.3916 (44.3/65) | Evidence A → |
| Deliverable specifications | 19 / 20 | Exports a full 1024×1024 watermark-free JPEG (131,275 bytes) without login for 1 free guest credit (19.0/20) | Evidence A → |
| Processing speed | 12 / 15 | Cloud Classic restoration pipeline (Scratch Fix + Colorize + Face Enhance) completes in 12.14s server wait (12.0/15) | Evidence A → |
Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.
Linked capability test: Image generation
2026-10-21 · Native output attached. Findings cover the recorded fixture and conditions; paid specifications may be untested.
Task quality
'REALTEST 2026' sign lettering (25/25) and 5-digit robot hand structure (19/20) are accurate; right side shows 2 blue mugs accurately while left side rendered 4 red apples instead of 3 (60.0/65).
Detailed facts & historical record
- Measured fixture results
Not verified
- Fixture findings
'REALTEST 2026' sign lettering (25/25) and 5-digit robot hand structure (19/20) are accurate; right side shows 2 blue mugs accurately while left side rendered 4 red apples instead of 3 (60.0/65).
- Original historical observation
Google test account generated canonical 1:1 prompt using Basic Nano Banana, 4 credits. Downloaded original result. Signup showed 10 base plus 20 newsletter credits; accidental newsletter opt-in is being reversed and bonus excluded from test-budget accounting.
- Suitable uses · historical assessment
Users wanting fast 1K text-accurate illustrations and anatomical hand structure via Basic Nano Banana
- Result & output evidence
Delivery capabilities
1024 × 1024 · PNG · No watermark in test
Detailed facts & historical record
- Recorded export specifications
1024 × 1024 · PNG · No watermark in test
- Historical specification note · not an official maximum
[1024, 1024]
- Watermark observation
No watermark (native 1024×1024 lossless RGB PNG)
- Batch & API
Conversational agent interface supporting Basic Nano Banana (1K) and Pro Nano Banana (2K/4K) with multi-turn editing
- Recorded free-tier dimensions
1024 × 1024
- Attached file dimensions
1024 × 1024 · PNG
Speed & reliability
About 7.51s end to end in this run; reliability not retested
Detailed facts & historical record
- Timing observation
Network-observed server wait: 7.01s · End-to-end reference: 7.51s
- Date & fixture
2026-10-21 · anchor_t2i_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
- Repeated tests & reliability
No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.
Interaction experience
Login required in this run
Detailed facts & historical record
- Account requirements
Account required in this test
- Sign-in methods
Authorized test profile; see dated run record
- Manual adjustment
Not verified
- Interaction observations
Historical rubric scores withdrawn pending review of the new run. Google test account generated canonical 1:1 prompt using Basic Nano Banana, 4 credits. Downloaded original result. Signup showed 10 base plus 20 newsletter credits; accidental newsletter opt-in is being reversed and bonus excluded from test-budget accounting.
Background & reputation
Established German Multimedia Software Vendor (Nero AG, est. 1995) · Long-term reputation not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Service lifecycle notice
Not verified
- Operator
Established German Multimedia Software Vendor (Nero AG, est. 1995)
- Recorded origin
Karlsruhe, Germany
- Domain history record
1995–present
- Background & reputation assessment
Historical rubric scores withdrawn pending review of the new run. Google test account generated canonical 1:1 prompt using Basic Nano Banana, 4 credits. Downloaded original result. Signup showed 10 base plus 20 newsletter credits; accidental newsletter opt-in is being reversed and bonus excluded from test-budget accounting.
- External reputation record
Not verified
Engineering & privacy
Uploaded for cloud processing；Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record
Detailed facts & historical record
- Processing location
Uploaded for cloud processing
- Third-party tracking record
Not verified
- Engineering & privacy assessment
Historical rubric scores withdrawn pending review of the new run. Google test account generated canonical 1:1 prompt using Basic Nano Banana, 4 credits. Downloaded original result. Signup showed 10 base plus 20 newsletter credits; accidental newsletter opt-in is being reversed and bonus excluded from test-budget accounting.
- Retention statement
Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record
Task free allowance & pricing disclosure
Google test account generated canonical 1:1 prompt using Basic Nano Banana, 4 credits. Downloaded original result. Signup showed 10 base plus 20 newsletter credits; accidental newsletter opt-in is being reversed and bonus excluded from test-budget accounting.
Submit button explicitly shows the 4-credit cost and top header displays remaining free credits before submission
Site-wide plans belong to the product node (see Product-level pricing baseline ↑).
Expand site-wide plans aligned for Image generation (4 records)
Nero AI web plans (Free / Standard / Yearly promo / Business); USD · 2026-10-21
Public page displays only the 7.66 USD/month equivalent without showing the annual invoice total before login.
4 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.
The official pricing page and credit table state that guests get 5 free runs and registered Free accounts receive 10 one-time Nero Credits (Standard/Photo/Anime 2× costs 1 credit/image, 4× costs 2 credits/image, paid-only 8× costs 4 credits/image). Standard monthly is USD 21.95/month promotional (regular USD 24.99/month, 300 credits/month). The yearly promo banner displays only "7.66 USD per month" (3,000 credits/year) without printing the annual invoice total before login, so the annual total is marked unverified.
Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.
Cancellation, sources & verification record
Cancel anytime by turning off auto-renewal in account settings (remaining credits expire at the end of the billing period); FAQ states refunds are not allowed once Nero Credits have been used.
Nero AI official pricing, credit consumption table, and FAQ ↗ · 2026-10-21 Capture 1 ↗
Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 90.5/100
Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.
Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_t2i_v1
Honesty & reputation · 87/100 · 30%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 28 / 35 | Historical rubric scores withdrawn pending review of the new run. Google test account generated canonical 1:1 prompt using Basic Nano Banana, 4 credits. Downloaded original result. Signup showed 10 base plus 20 newsletter credits; accidental newsletter opt-in is being reversed and bonus excluded from test-budget accounting. | Evidence A → |
| Interaction restraint | 26 / 30 | Historical rubric scores withdrawn pending review of the new run. Google test account generated canonical 1:1 prompt using Basic Nano Banana, 4 credits. Downloaded original result. Signup showed 10 base plus 20 newsletter credits; accidental newsletter opt-in is being reversed and bonus excluded from test-budget accounting. | Evidence A → |
| Background & reputation | 19 / 20 | Historical rubric scores withdrawn pending review of the new run. Google test account generated canonical 1:1 prompt using Basic Nano Banana, 4 credits. Downloaded original result. Signup showed 10 base plus 20 newsletter credits; accidental newsletter opt-in is being reversed and bonus excluded from test-budget accounting. | Evidence A → |
| Engineering & privacy | 14 / 15 | Historical rubric scores withdrawn pending review of the new run. Google test account generated canonical 1:1 prompt using Basic Nano Banana, 4 credits. Downloaded original result. Signup showed 10 base plus 20 newsletter credits; accidental newsletter opt-in is being reversed and bonus excluded from test-budget accounting. | Evidence A → |
Capability · 92/100 · 70%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task quality | 60 / 65 | Google test account generated canonical 1:1 prompt using Basic Nano Banana, 4 credits. Downloaded original result. Signup showed 10 base plus 20 newsletter credits; accidental newsletter opt-in is being reversed and bonus excluded from test-budget accounting. | Evidence A → |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 | Native file obtained; see format/dimension inspection. Google test account generated canonical 1:1 prompt using Basic Nano Banana, 4 credits. Downloaded original result. Signup showed 10 base plus 20 newsletter credits; accidental newsletter opt-in is being reversed and bonus excluded from test-budget accounting. | Evidence A → |
| Processing speed | 12 / 15 | Network-observed server wait was not reliably isolated; speed and aggregate scores remain unknown. | Evidence A → |
Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.
Linked capability test: Background removal
2026-10-21 · Native output attached. Findings cover the recorded fixture and conditions; paid specifications may be untested.
Task quality
Clean subject silhouette (99.87% foreground recall, 0.015% background leak) with moderate smoothing along fine peripheral hair strands and a boundary MAD of 0.0886 (53.5/65).
Detailed facts & historical record
- Measured fixture results
Edge error MAD: 0.0886 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 40.647 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.870% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.015% (Lower is better)
- Fixture findings
Clean subject silhouette (99.87% foreground recall, 0.015% background leak) with moderate smoothing along fine peripheral hair strands and a boundary MAD of 0.0886 (53.5/65).
- Original historical observation
High foreground recall (99.87%) and near-zero background leakage (0.015%), with slight resolution loss from the 2000×2000 free-tier input resize and moderate smoothing on fine peripheral hair wisps.
- Suitable uses · historical assessment
Users who already use the Nero AI suite and need clean unwatermarked cutouts up to 2000×2000px
- Result & output evidence
Delivery capabilities
2000 × 2000 · PNG · No watermark in test
Detailed facts & historical record
- Recorded export specifications
2000 × 2000 · PNG · No watermark in test
- Historical specification note · not an official maximum
2000×2000 (auto-resized from 2048×2048 input due to free-tier 2000px cap)
- Watermark observation
No watermark (native 2000×2000 RGBA transparent PNG)
- Batch & API
Supports Portrait / General model tabs, custom background replacement, batch processing, and commercial API (/ai-api)
- Recorded free-tier dimensions
2000 × 2000
- Attached file dimensions
2000 × 2000 · PNG
Speed & reliability
About 15.49s end to end in this run; reliability not retested
Detailed facts & historical record
- Timing observation
Network-observed server wait: 15.49s · End-to-end reference: 15.49s
- Date & fixture
2026-10-21 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
- Repeated tests & reliability
No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.
Interaction experience
No login in this run
Detailed facts & historical record
- Account requirements
No login in this test
- Sign-in methods
Guest free credits (5 free runs) or Google / email account sign-in (10 signup credits)
- Manual adjustment
Not verified
- Interaction observations
After confirming 'Resize & Continue' and 'Start (1 Nero Credits)', the workspace provides a clean split/toggle preview and a direct 'Download' button ('Download HD') that exports a 2000×2000 transparent PNG without watermark or paywall ambush.
Background & reputation
Nero AG · Long-term reputation not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Service lifecycle notice
Not verified
- Operator
Nero AG
- Recorded origin
Karlsruhe, Germany
- Domain history record
1995–present
- Background & reputation assessment
Developed and operated by Nero AG (Karlsruhe, Germany, founded 1995), a veteran multimedia software vendor with desktop and mobile apps.
- External reputation record
Not verified
Engineering & privacy
Uploaded for cloud processing；Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record
Detailed facts & historical record
- Processing location
Uploaded for cloud processing
- Third-party tracking record
Not verified
- Engineering & privacy assessment
Executes server-side pre-resize (type=ImageCompressor:Standard) followed by cloud background removal (type=BackgroundRemover:Standard, server_s = 15.49s), returning a lossless 2000×2000 RGBA PNG (3,903,720 bytes).
- Retention statement
Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record
Task free allowance & pricing disclosure
1 Nero Credit per cutout; inputs exceeding 2000×2000 are auto-resized to 2000×2000 on the free tier (Pro supports up to 4000×4000)
Explicit modal before processing informs the user of the 2000×2000 free resize rule and 1-credit cost
Site-wide plans belong to the product node (see Product-level pricing baseline ↑).
Expand site-wide plans aligned for Background removal (4 records)
Nero AI web plans (Free / Standard / Yearly promo / Business); USD · 2026-10-21
Public page displays only the 7.66 USD/month equivalent without showing the annual invoice total before login.
4 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.
The official pricing page and credit table state that guests get 5 free runs and registered Free accounts receive 10 one-time Nero Credits (Standard/Photo/Anime 2× costs 1 credit/image, 4× costs 2 credits/image, paid-only 8× costs 4 credits/image). Standard monthly is USD 21.95/month promotional (regular USD 24.99/month, 300 credits/month). The yearly promo banner displays only "7.66 USD per month" (3,000 credits/year) without printing the annual invoice total before login, so the annual total is marked unverified.
Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.
Cancellation, sources & verification record
Cancel anytime by turning off auto-renewal in account settings (remaining credits expire at the end of the billing period); FAQ states refunds are not allowed once Nero Credits have been used.
Nero AI official pricing, credit consumption table, and FAQ ↗ · 2026-10-21 Capture 1 ↗
Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 80.2/100
Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.
Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_bgremove_v1
Honesty & reputation · 84/100 · 30%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 27 / 35 | Landing page offers immediate upload entry; uploading our 2048×2048 anchor pops up an explicit pre-processing notice ('Image exceeds 2000*2000 (Pro allows up to 4000*4000). Auto-resize to 2000×2000 for free processing') and clearly displays 'Start (1 Nero Credits)' alongside remaining free balance ('Free: 5 left') before execution. | Evidence A → |
| Interaction restraint | 25 / 30 | After confirming 'Resize & Continue' and 'Start (1 Nero Credits)', the workspace provides a clean split/toggle preview and a direct 'Download' button ('Download HD') that exports a 2000×2000 transparent PNG without watermark or paywall ambush. | Evidence A → |
| Background & reputation | 19 / 20 | Developed and operated by Nero AG (Karlsruhe, Germany, founded 1995), a veteran multimedia software vendor with desktop and mobile apps. | Evidence A → |
| Engineering & privacy | 13 / 15 | Executes server-side pre-resize (type=ImageCompressor:Standard) followed by cloud background removal (type=BackgroundRemover:Standard, server_s = 15.49s), returning a lossless 2000×2000 RGBA PNG (3,903,720 bytes). | Evidence A → |
Capability · 78.5/100 · 70%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task quality | 53.5 / 65 | On our 2048×2048 ground-truth matte (evaluated against 2000×2000 native export): boundary MAD_band = 0.0886, SAD_k = 40.647, MSE = 0.002809, Grad_err = 0.02365, foreground recall = 99.87%, and background leak = 0.015%. Main subject silhouette and foreground retention are clean, with moderate softening along fine hair strands (53.5/65). | Evidence A → |
| Deliverable specifications | 19 / 20 | Clean unwatermarked RGBA PNG export (8/8); free tier caps input dimensions at 2000×2000 (95.37% pixel retention vs 2048×2048 source; Pro unlocks up to 4000×4000) (11.0/12). | Evidence A → |
| Processing speed | 6 / 15 | 2026-10-21 same-run CDP network timing: 15.49s server wait for BackgroundRemover:Standard task r15 -> r25 (plus 11.15s multipart upload; 19.37s total server task sequence including pre-resize r12 -> r25, async_verified) (6.0/15). | Evidence A → |
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Linked capability test: Image compression
2026-10-23 · Native output attached. Findings cover the recorded fixture and conditions; paid specifications may be untested.
Task quality
File reduction 49.74% · Output size 2079.8 KB
Detailed facts & historical record
- Measured fixture results
File reduction: 49.74% · Output size: 2079.8 KB
- Fixture findings
Reduces the standard PNG by 49.74% in native PNG format at 38.19 dB PSNR and 0.9979 SSIM with virtually lossless detail.
- Original historical observation
Nero AI Image Compressor shrinks the 4,237,170-byte (2048×2048) anchor PNG to 2,129,766 bytes (-49.74%) in High mode while maintaining native PNG format and 38.19 dB PSNR / 0.9979 SSIM.
- Suitable uses · historical assessment
Users already in the Nero AI ecosystem who want high-PSNR (38.19 dB) PNG compression up to 50 MB / 16 MP with adjustable High/Low/Custom levels
- Result & output evidence
Delivery capabilities
2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test
Detailed facts & historical record
- Recorded export specifications
2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test
- Historical specification note · not an official maximum
2048×2048 (native PNG format preserved, watermark-free export)
- Watermark observation
Watermark-free
- Batch & API
Supports multi-file batch upload and REST API
- Recorded free-tier dimensions
2048 × 2048
- Attached file dimensions
2048 × 2048 · PNG
Speed & reliability
About 15.36s end to end in this run; reliability not retested
Detailed facts & historical record
- Timing observation
Network-observed server wait: 6.56s · End-to-end reference: 15.36s
- Date & fixture
2026-10-23 · anchor_compress_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
- Repeated tests & reliability
No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.
Interaction experience
No login in this run
Detailed facts & historical record
- Account requirements
No login in this test
- Sign-in methods
Supports guest trial quota and Google / Email account login with daily free Nero Credits
- Manual adjustment
Not verified
- Interaction observations
Provides a clean before/after zoom workspace showing "4.0MB → 2.0MB (-50.0%)" and exports the native 2048×2048 watermark-free PNG directly upon clicking Download (03_download.png).
Background & reputation
Nero AG · Long-term reputation not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Service lifecycle notice
Not verified
- Operator
Nero AG
- Recorded origin
Karlsruhe, Germany
- Domain history record
Founded 1995 (Nero Burning ROM / Nero AI Suite)
- Background & reputation assessment
Developed by Nero AG (Karlsruhe, Germany; founded in 1995), a long-established multimedia software company operating the Nero AI web and mobile suite.
- External reputation record
Not verified
Engineering & privacy
Uploaded for cloud processing；Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record
Detailed facts & historical record
- Processing location
Uploaded for cloud processing
- Third-party tracking record
No third-party services listed in this record; this is not proof that none exist.
- Engineering & privacy assessment
HTTPS upload to ai.nero.com/api/v2/file/upload followed by asynchronous task polling (/api/v2/task/status, 6.56s server wait) and native PNG Blob export.
- Retention statement
Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record
Task free allowance & pricing disclosure
Consumes 1 Nero Credit per image compression task (free accounts receive initial and daily check-in credits)
Discloses "1 Nero Credit will be used" on the Start button before processing
Site-wide plans belong to the product node (see Product-level pricing baseline ↑).
Expand site-wide plans aligned for Image compression (4 records)
Nero AI web plans (Free / Standard / Yearly promo / Business); USD · 2026-10-21
Public page displays only the 7.66 USD/month equivalent without showing the annual invoice total before login.
4 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.
The official pricing page and credit table state that guests get 5 free runs and registered Free accounts receive 10 one-time Nero Credits (Standard/Photo/Anime 2× costs 1 credit/image, 4× costs 2 credits/image, paid-only 8× costs 4 credits/image). Standard monthly is USD 21.95/month promotional (regular USD 24.99/month, 300 credits/month). The yearly promo banner displays only "7.66 USD per month" (3,000 credits/year) without printing the annual invoice total before login, so the annual total is marked unverified.
Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.
Cancellation, sources & verification record
Cancel anytime by turning off auto-renewal in account settings (remaining credits expire at the end of the billing period); FAQ states refunds are not allowed once Nero Credits have been used.
Nero AI official pricing, credit consumption table, and FAQ ↗ · 2026-10-21 Capture 1 ↗
Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 88.4/100
Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.
Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_compress_v1
Honesty & reputation · 87/100 · 30%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 29 / 35 | Landing page clearly states "Free: up to 16 MP & 50 MB per image" (01_landing.png); after uploading the 4.04 MB (2048×2048) anchor PNG, the workspace explicitly discloses "1 Nero Credit will be used" before clicking Start and offers High / Low / Custom compression levels (02_result.png). | Evidence A → |
| Interaction restraint | 26 / 30 | Provides a clean before/after zoom workspace showing "4.0MB → 2.0MB (-50.0%)" and exports the native 2048×2048 watermark-free PNG directly upon clicking Download (03_download.png). | Evidence A → |
| Background & reputation | 19 / 20 | Developed by Nero AG (Karlsruhe, Germany; founded in 1995), a long-established multimedia software company operating the Nero AI web and mobile suite. | Evidence A → |
| Engineering & privacy | 13 / 15 | HTTPS upload to ai.nero.com/api/v2/file/upload followed by asynchronous task polling (/api/v2/task/status, 6.56s server wait) and native PNG Blob export. | Evidence A → |
Capability · 89/100 · 70%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task quality | 59 / 65 | Compresses the 4,237,170-byte (4,137.9 KB) 2048×2048 PNG down to 2,129,766 bytes (2,079.8 KB, -49.74%, 1.99× ratio) in High mode while preserving native PNG format, achieving PSNR = 38.19 dB and SSIM = 0.9979 (59.0/65) | Evidence A → |
| Deliverable specifications | 18 / 20 | Preserves full 2048×2048 resolution and native PNG container without watermarks, requiring 1 free Nero Credit per task (18.0/20) | Evidence A → |
| Processing speed | 12 / 15 | Single-sample network timing: 5.44s upload + 6.56s server async task processing (15.36s end-to-end) (12.0/15) | Evidence A → |
Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.
Linked capability test: Image upscaling
2026-10-17 · Native output attached. Findings cover the recorded fixture and conditions; paid specifications may be untested.
Task quality
Tested scale 4×
Detailed facts & historical record
- Measured fixture results
Tested scale: 4×
- Fixture findings
This guest run produced a watermark-free 4× upscale; input size and free allowances remain limited.
- Original historical observation
Nero AI is a standout dark horse in image upscaling: its Photo 4x model achieves 27.49 dB PSNR, 0.8895 SSIM, and 0.6704 Edge Correlation with zero watermarks and no login required — a sharp contrast to its 2000px-gated background and object removers.
- Suitable uses · historical assessment
Users who want guest-free, unwatermarked 4x upscaling on small/medium images (<=2000px) with top-tier PSNR fidelity
- Result & output evidence
Delivery capabilities
2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test
Detailed facts & historical record
- Recorded export specifications
2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test
- Historical specification note · not an official maximum
2048 × 2048 (True 4.0x unwatermarked upscale)
- Watermark observation
No watermark
- Batch & API
Supports batch upload, commercial API (/ai-api), and desktop software
- Recorded free-tier dimensions
2048 × 2048
- Attached file dimensions
2048 × 2048 · PNG
Speed & reliability
About 19.3s end to end in this run; reliability not retested
Detailed facts & historical record
- Timing observation
Network-observed server wait: 18.2s · End-to-end reference: 19.3s
- Date & fixture
2026-10-17 · anchor_upscale_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
- Repeated tests & reliability
No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.
Interaction experience
No login in this run
Detailed facts & historical record
- Account requirements
No login in this test
- Sign-in methods
No login required for up to 5 images; login grants extra free credits
- Manual adjustment
Not verified
- Interaction observations
Grants guests 5 free upscales (via "View as a guest") and exports a full 2048x2048 unwatermarked PNG at 4x (03_download.png).
Background & reputation
Nero AG · Long-term reputation not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Service lifecycle notice
Not verified
- Operator
Nero AG
- Recorded origin
Karlsruhe, Germany
- Domain history record
1995–present
- Background & reputation assessment
Flagship AI upscaler by Nero AG (Karlsruhe, Germany, founded 1995).
- External reputation record
Not verified
Engineering & privacy
Uploaded for cloud processing；Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record
Detailed facts & historical record
- Processing location
Uploaded for cloud processing
- Third-party tracking record
Not verified
- Engineering & privacy assessment
Offers 5 specialized models (Photo, Anime, Standard, Iris, Reconstruct) and outputs a clean 2048x2048 unwatermarked blob.
- Retention statement
Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record
Task free allowance & pricing disclosure
5 free guest upscales (supports 2x and 4x for inputs <=2000x2000px)
Displays exact 512x512 -> 2048x2048 output dimensions before clicking Start
Site-wide plans belong to the product node (see Product-level pricing baseline ↑).
Expand site-wide plans aligned for Image upscaling (4 records)
Nero AI web plans (Free / Standard / Yearly promo / Business); USD · 2026-10-21
Public page displays only the 7.66 USD/month equivalent without showing the annual invoice total before login.
4 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.
The official pricing page and credit table state that guests get 5 free runs and registered Free accounts receive 10 one-time Nero Credits (Standard/Photo/Anime 2× costs 1 credit/image, 4× costs 2 credits/image, paid-only 8× costs 4 credits/image). Standard monthly is USD 21.95/month promotional (regular USD 24.99/month, 300 credits/month). The yearly promo banner displays only "7.66 USD per month" (3,000 credits/year) without printing the annual invoice total before login, so the annual total is marked unverified.
Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.
Cancellation, sources & verification record
Cancel anytime by turning off auto-renewal in account settings (remaining credits expire at the end of the billing period); FAQ states refunds are not allowed once Nero Credits have been used.
Nero AI official pricing, credit consumption table, and FAQ ↗ · 2026-10-21 Capture 1 ↗
Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 84.1/100
Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.
Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_upscale_v1
Honesty & reputation · 88/100 · 30%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 30 / 35 | The landing page (01_landing.png) states "Start free with Nero AI. Upscale low-resolution images by 2×, 4×, or 8×"; after uploading our 512x512 degraded anchor, the left panel clearly displays "Original 512 × 512 (0.3 MP) → Result (×4) 2048 × 2048 (4.2 MP)" while marking "×8 Unlock Now" as paid (02_workspace.png). | Evidence A → |
| Interaction restraint | 26 / 30 | Grants guests 5 free upscales (via "View as a guest") and exports a full 2048x2048 unwatermarked PNG at 4x (03_download.png). | Evidence A → |
| Background & reputation | 19 / 20 | Flagship AI upscaler by Nero AG (Karlsruhe, Germany, founded 1995). | Evidence A → |
| Engineering & privacy | 13 / 15 | Offers 5 specialized models (Photo, Anime, Standard, Iris, Reconstruct) and outputs a clean 2048x2048 unwatermarked blob. | Evidence A → |
Capability · 82.4/100 · 70%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task quality | 55.4 / 65 | Outstanding restoration on the 512x512 -> 2048x2048 (4.0x) benchmark: full-frame PSNR reaches 27.49 dB (Top 3 overall), SSIM = 0.8895, Edge Correlation = 0.6704, HF Ratio = 0.5213, and Calibration Plate PSNR = 16.24 dB with crisp text and metallic sheen (55.4/65) | Evidence A → |
| Deliverable specifications | 18 / 20 | Because the 512x512 source is under Nero's 2000x2000px input cap, guests receive a true 2048x2048 (4.0x) unwatermarked PNG without login (18.0/20) | Evidence A → |
| Processing speed | 9 / 15 | Guest queue 4x cloud super-resolution completes in ~18.20s (Pro tier advertises 3x faster priority) (9.0/15) | Evidence A → |
Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.
Linked capability test: Object removal
2026-10-22 · Native output attached. Findings cover the recorded fixture and conditions; paid specifications may be untested.
Task quality
All three plaques are 100% erased with natural wooden counter and bookshelf reconstruction (inpaint_psnr_db = 13.29 dB) and high unmasked fidelity (unmasked_psnr_db = 32.92 dB, SSIM = 0.9161) (53.0/65).
Detailed facts & historical record
- Measured fixture results
Not verified
- Fixture findings
All three plaques are 100% erased with natural wooden counter and bookshelf reconstruction (inpaint_psnr_db = 13.29 dB) and high unmasked fidelity (unmasked_psnr_db = 32.92 dB, SSIM = 0.9161) (53.0/65).
- Original historical observation
Smart Brush accurately snapped to all three signs and removed them cleanly with natural bookshelf and wood-grain reconstruction (inpaint_psnr_db = 13.29 dB, unmasked_psnr_db = 32.92 dB); main trade-offs are the free-tier 2000×2000 resize cap and a 71.3s async queue wait in this run.
- Suitable uses · historical assessment
Users with images up to 2000×2000 who want clean multi-region object/text removal and watermark-free PNG export
- Result & output evidence
Delivery capabilities
2000 × 2000 · PNG · No watermark in test
Detailed facts & historical record
- Recorded export specifications
2000 × 2000 · PNG · No watermark in test
- Historical specification note · not an official maximum
2000×2000 (auto-resized from 2048×2048 under the free 2000px cap)
- Watermark observation
Watermark-free (2000×2000 RGBA PNG native export)
- Batch & API
Supports Rectangle and Smart Brush selection, post-removal Refine, and commercial API (/ai-api)
- Recorded free-tier dimensions
2000 × 2000
- Attached file dimensions
2000 × 2000 · PNG
Speed & reliability
About 71.31s end to end in this run; reliability not retested
Detailed facts & historical record
- Timing observation
Network-observed server wait: 71.3s · End-to-end reference: 71.31s
- Date & fixture
2026-10-22 · anchor_inpaint_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
- Repeated tests & reliability
No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.
Interaction experience
No login in this run; manual adjustment recorded
Detailed facts & historical record
- Account requirements
No login in this test
- Sign-in methods
5 free guest runs; signing in with Google or email grants 10 Nero Credits
- Manual adjustment
Manual erase / adjustment recorded in the historical flow
- Interaction observations
Offers both Rectangle and Smart Brush selection tools; selecting all three signs with Smart Brush and clicking Remove provides a clean "Original PNG: 2000 × 2000 px" vs "AI Removed PNG: 2000 × 2000 px" split comparison and a one-click watermark-free Download button (02_result.png, 03_download.png).
Background & reputation
Nero AG · Long-term reputation not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Service lifecycle notice
Not verified
- Operator
Nero AG
- Recorded origin
Karlsruhe, Germany
- Domain history record
1995–present
- Background & reputation assessment
Official online AI object removal tool by Nero AG (Karlsruhe, Germany, founded 1995).
- External reputation record
Not verified
Engineering & privacy
Uploaded for cloud processing；Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record
Detailed facts & historical record
- Processing location
Uploaded for cloud processing
- Third-party tracking record
Not verified
- Engineering & privacy assessment
Executes multi-region inpainting via an asynchronous cloud task queue (POST /api/v2/task ImageRemover + GET /api/v2/task/status polling) with a single-sample server wait of 71.3s, returning a watermark-free 2000×2000 RGBA PNG (6,876,668 bytes).
- Retention statement
Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record
Task free allowance & pricing disclosure
Each object removal run consumes 2 Nero Credits; inputs above 2000×2000 are auto-resized to 2000×2000 on the free tier (Pro supports 4000×4000)
Discloses the 2000px resize rule and 2-credit cost before processing
Site-wide plans belong to the product node (see Product-level pricing baseline ↑).
Expand site-wide plans aligned for Object removal (4 records)
Nero AI web plans (Free / Standard / Yearly promo / Business); USD · 2026-10-21
Public page displays only the 7.66 USD/month equivalent without showing the annual invoice total before login.
4 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.
The official pricing page and credit table state that guests get 5 free runs and registered Free accounts receive 10 one-time Nero Credits (Standard/Photo/Anime 2× costs 1 credit/image, 4× costs 2 credits/image, paid-only 8× costs 4 credits/image). Standard monthly is USD 21.95/month promotional (regular USD 24.99/month, 300 credits/month). The yearly promo banner displays only "7.66 USD per month" (3,000 credits/year) without printing the annual invoice total before login, so the annual total is marked unverified.
Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.
Cancellation, sources & verification record
Cancel anytime by turning off auto-renewal in account settings (remaining credits expire at the end of the billing period); FAQ states refunds are not allowed once Nero Credits have been used.
Nero AI official pricing, credit consumption table, and FAQ ↗ · 2026-10-21 Capture 1 ↗
Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 77.4/100
Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.
Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_inpaint_v1
Honesty & reputation · 83/100 · 30%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 27 / 35 | The landing page (01_landing.png) provides direct upload; after uploading the 2048×2048 test anchor, the workspace explicitly discloses that the free tier resizes inputs above 2000×2000 to 2000×2000 (Pro supports 4000×4000) and labels "2 Nero Credits will be used" beneath the Remove button alongside remaining credits in the header (02_workspace.png). | Evidence A → |
| Interaction restraint | 25 / 30 | Offers both Rectangle and Smart Brush selection tools; selecting all three signs with Smart Brush and clicking Remove provides a clean "Original PNG: 2000 × 2000 px" vs "AI Removed PNG: 2000 × 2000 px" split comparison and a one-click watermark-free Download button (02_result.png, 03_download.png). | Evidence A → |
| Background & reputation | 19 / 20 | Official online AI object removal tool by Nero AG (Karlsruhe, Germany, founded 1995). | Evidence A → |
| Engineering & privacy | 12 / 15 | Executes multi-region inpainting via an asynchronous cloud task queue (POST /api/v2/task ImageRemover + GET /api/v2/task/status polling) with a single-sample server wait of 71.3s, returning a watermark-free 2000×2000 RGBA PNG (6,876,668 bytes). | Evidence A → |
Capability · 75/100 · 70%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task quality | 53 / 65 | Masked region reconstruction (21.5/30: inpaint_psnr_db = 13.29 dB, all 3 high-contrast signs 100% erased) · Unmasked fidelity (19.0/20: unmasked_psnr_db = 32.92 dB, SSIM = 0.9161, zero out-of-mask alteration) · Texture coherence (12.5/15: natural bookshelf spines, wooden counter, and hanging vines) (53.0/65) | Evidence A → |
| Deliverable specifications | 19 / 20 | Watermark-free 2000×2000 PNG native export (8/8); capped by the free tier 2000×2000 input limit, downscaling the 2048×2048 master to 2000×2000 (95.37% pixel area retention; Pro supports 4000×4000) (11.0/12) | Evidence A → |
| Processing speed | 3 / 15 | 2026-10-22 same-run single-sample network timing: ImageRemover core task (r9 POST /api/v2/task -> r41 GET /api/v2/task/status) server wait 71.3s (slow >20s) (3.0/15) | Evidence A → |
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