Photoroom
AI e-commerce product photography workspace by PhotoRoom SAS in Paris (tested across background removal, upscaling & object removal) (4 benchmarked capabilities: Object removal, Image upscaling, Background removal, Image generation)
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 edgesPhotoroom, operated by PhotoRoom SAS (Paris, France) under a "Free tier + subscription" model, has 4 published task assessments on RealTest (Object removal 88/100, Image upscaling 87/100, Background removal 86/100, Image generation 86/100). In object removal, this run delivered full size free without login, with simple brush and comparison controls at about three seconds per stroke; cloud-generated repairs still need review. In image upscaling, inside the web app tool catalog, guests can run 4x upscaling and download a watermark-free image without signing in; single-sample response is fast with sharp text edges, though the marketing page lacks an upload box and exports JPEG.
Paris, France · Launched 2019
Provenance baseline: 19.2/20 · Photoroom (Artizans / PhotoRoom SAS, Paris, France), unicorn-scale AI photo studio trusted by millions of e-commerce sellers.
Free use is personal and non-commercial, with no exact allowance stated. Core removal uses no AI credits but export caps and fair-use limits apply. The public pricing page only shows monthly equivalents for annual plans; after sign-in, the in-app upgrade modal confirms all six annual invoice totals: Pro USD 89.99/year (not $7.5×12=$90), Max USD 249.99/year ($20.83/month equivalent, not $20.99×12), and Ultra tiers at USD 990 / 1,980 / 4,950 / 9,900/year. The pricing page states VAT/GST is included.
Pricing transparency baseline: 33.3/35 · Cancellation: Cancel in app. Pro/Max annual plans have a seven-day trial. Pro/Max/Ultra refunds may be requested within seven days of the last payment, but are not guaranteed and may be refused for misuse or terms violations. API is excluded.
GDPR-compliant transient processing for guest uploads
Cloudflare Turnstile · Microsoft Clarity · Snitcher
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 belowUSD web subscriptions: Pro, Max and all four Ultra volumes, monthly and annual; excludes API/MCP · 2026-10-21
Personal, non-commercial use only; no API access
Public card shows $7.50/month equivalent; in-app upgrade modal after sign-in confirms USD 89.99/year (one free trial per person)
Public card shows $20.99/month equivalent; in-app upgrade modal after sign-in confirms USD 249.99/year ($20.83/month equivalent, one free trial per person)
Public card shows $82.50/month equivalent; in-app upgrade modal after sign-in confirms USD 990.00/year
Public card shows $165/month equivalent; in-app upgrade modal after sign-in confirms USD 1,980.00/year
Public card shows $413/month equivalent ($412.50/month in modal); in-app upgrade modal after sign-in confirms USD 4,950.00/year
Public card shows $825/month equivalent; in-app upgrade modal after sign-in confirms USD 9,900.00/year
13 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.
Free use is personal and non-commercial, with no exact allowance stated. Core removal uses no AI credits but export caps and fair-use limits apply. The public pricing page only shows monthly equivalents for annual plans; after sign-in, the in-app upgrade modal confirms all six annual invoice totals: Pro USD 89.99/year (not $7.5×12=$90), Max USD 249.99/year ($20.83/month equivalent, not $20.99×12), and Ultra tiers at USD 990 / 1,980 / 4,950 / 9,900/year. The pricing page states VAT/GST is included.
Cancellation, sources & verification record
Cancel in app. Pro/Max annual plans have a seven-day trial. Pro/Max/Ultra refunds may be requested within seven days of the last payment, but are not guaranteed and may be refused for misuse or terms violations. API is excluded.
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Official refund eligibility ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗
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Archived official pricing sources: Official plans and usage terms (2026-10-20) [text snapshot ↗] · Purchase entry requires sign-in (2026-10-20) [text snapshot ↗] · Official plans and free-use scope (2026-10-20) [text snapshot ↗] · Official refund eligibility (2026-10-20) [text snapshot ↗] · In-app upgrade modal annual billing totals (verified after sign-in) (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background removal | 86/100 | This run delivered full size free without login or promotion blocks, with clean removal; photos go to the cloud and visitor analytics scripts are present. | 2048 × 2048 · PNG Historical test · 2026-10-15 Guest flow · Curly-haired portrait · Output attached | |
| Image generation | 86/100 | Workspace 'Create any image' generates two unwatermarked 1024×1024 JPEGs in 5.98s server wait; sign text and 5-finger mechanical hand are accurate, missing one blue mug. | JPEG · Output attached Historical test · 2026-10-21 Guest flow · Fixed English prompt · Output attached | |
| Object removal | 88/100 | This run delivered full size free without login, with simple brush and comparison controls at about three seconds per stroke; cloud-generated repairs still need review. | 2048×2048 (No Watermark PNG) · Historical description; output not attached Historical test · 2026-10-16 Guest flow · Fixed occlusion fixture · Historical page record; output not attached | |
| Image upscaling | 87/100 | Inside the web app tool catalog, guests can run 4x upscaling and download a watermark-free image without signing in; single-sample response is fast with sharp text edges, though the marketing page lacks an upload box and exports JPEG. | JPEG · Output attached Historical test · 2026-10-19 Account / tier unconfirmed · Fixed low-resolution fixture · Output attached |
Discovered product capabilities (pending fixture test / edge incubation)
Recorded capability · Not yet scoredThese capabilities have been identified on the product but have not yet undergone fixed-fixture testing. When an emerging capability co-occurs across multiple products, it incubates a new task edge.
Normalized from official "Instant Backgrounds" into the AI product background candidate edge
Normalized into the Watermark removal candidate edge
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 scoresThe 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.
- Background removal：Photoroom 86/100 vs Nero AI 80/100
- Image generation：Photoroom 86/100 vs Nero AI 91/100
- Object removal：Photoroom 88/100 vs Nero AI 77/100
- Image upscaling：Photoroom 87/100 vs Nero AI 84/100
Actual 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.
- Background removal：Photoroom 86/100 vs PicWish 83/100
- Image generation：Photoroom 86/100 vs PicWish 85/100
- Object removal：Photoroom 88/100 vs PicWish 84/100
- Image upscaling：Photoroom 87/100 vs PicWish 82/100
High-volume tiers expanded; removal costs 1 credit/image, other operations differ. Taxes are not stated on the cards.
- Background removal：Photoroom 86/100 vs Cutout.pro 81/100
- Image generation：Photoroom 86/100 vs Cutout.pro 87/100
- Object removal：Photoroom 88/100 vs Cutout.pro 73/100
- Image upscaling：Photoroom 87/100 vs Cutout.pro 87/100
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.
- Background removal：Photoroom 86/100 vs MyEdit 67/100
- Image generation：Photoroom 86/100 vs MyEdit 88/100
- Object removal：Photoroom 88/100 vs MyEdit 57/100
- Image upscaling：Photoroom 87/100 vs MyEdit 67/100
Linked capability test: Background removal
2026-10-15 · Native output attached. Findings cover the recorded fixture and conditions; paid specifications may be untested.
Task quality
Clean background removal; the finest outer flyaway hairs are slightly cropped.
Detailed facts & historical record
- Measured fixture results
Edge error MAD: 0.113 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 43.696 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.670% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.000% (Lower is better)
- Fixture findings
Clean background removal; the finest outer flyaway hairs are slightly cropped.
- Original historical observation
0.000% background leak (cleanest background removal of all tested sites) and blazing 1.01s server processing; outer frizzy hair strands are slightly tightened inward (mad_band=0.1112, SAD(k)=43.0).
- Suitable uses · historical assessment
Users wanting the fastest, zero-login, true 2048×2048 full-resolution transparent PNG export
- 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 (Guests can directly export watermark-free 2048×2048 full-resolution PNG without signing in)
- Watermark observation
None
- Batch & API
Batch processing available in Photoroom Pro web/mobile apps & API
- Recorded free-tier dimensions
2048 × 2048
- Attached file dimensions
2048 × 2048 · PNG
Speed & reliability
About 11.79s end to end in this run; reliability not retested
Detailed facts & historical record
- Timing observation
Network-observed server wait: 1.01s · End-to-end reference: 11.79s
- Date & fixture
2026-10-15 · 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
No login required for free 2048×2048 export; optional sign-in for cloud workspace & batch tools
- Manual adjustment
Click 'Edit in Photoroom' to access brush touch-up, shadows, and AI backgrounds
- Interaction observations
Zero login wall, zero ad popups, and zero countdown dark patterns; clicking Download immediately saves the full-res PNG.
Background & reputation
PhotoRoom SAS · Long-term reputation not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Service lifecycle notice
Not verified
- Operator
PhotoRoom SAS
- Recorded origin
Paris, France
- Domain history record
Launched 2019
- Background & reputation assessment
Photoroom (Artizans / PhotoRoom SAS, Paris, France), unicorn-scale AI photo studio trusted by millions of e-commerce sellers.
- External reputation record
Ranked #1 on our Free & No-Login Leaderboard: combines 1.01s server speed with genuine 2048×2048 guest PNG downloads.
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
Cloudflare Turnstile · Microsoft Clarity · Snitcher
- Engineering & privacy assessment
Fast synchronous WebSocket/REST pipeline (1.01s server time), strict GDPR compliance.
- Retention statement
Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record
Task free allowance & pricing disclosure
Free web tool exports full 2048×2048 PNG without login; batch mode & AI studio templates require Pro
Disclosed upfront before upload; free download delivers full 2048×2048 resolution
Site-wide plans belong to the product node (see Product-level pricing baseline ↑).
Expand site-wide plans aligned for Background removal (13 records)
USD web subscriptions: Pro, Max and all four Ultra volumes, monthly and annual; excludes API/MCP · 2026-10-21
Personal, non-commercial use only; no API access
Public card shows $7.50/month equivalent; in-app upgrade modal after sign-in confirms USD 89.99/year (one free trial per person)
Public card shows $20.99/month equivalent; in-app upgrade modal after sign-in confirms USD 249.99/year ($20.83/month equivalent, one free trial per person)
Public card shows $82.50/month equivalent; in-app upgrade modal after sign-in confirms USD 990.00/year
Public card shows $165/month equivalent; in-app upgrade modal after sign-in confirms USD 1,980.00/year
Public card shows $413/month equivalent ($412.50/month in modal); in-app upgrade modal after sign-in confirms USD 4,950.00/year
Public card shows $825/month equivalent; in-app upgrade modal after sign-in confirms USD 9,900.00/year
13 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.
Free use is personal and non-commercial, with no exact allowance stated. Core removal uses no AI credits but export caps and fair-use limits apply. The public pricing page only shows monthly equivalents for annual plans; after sign-in, the in-app upgrade modal confirms all six annual invoice totals: Pro USD 89.99/year (not $7.5×12=$90), Max USD 249.99/year ($20.83/month equivalent, not $20.99×12), and Ultra tiers at USD 990 / 1,980 / 4,950 / 9,900/year. The pricing page states VAT/GST is included.
Cancellation, sources & verification record
Cancel in app. Pro/Max annual plans have a seven-day trial. Pro/Max/Ultra refunds may be requested within seven days of the last payment, but are not guaranteed and may be refused for misuse or terms violations. API is excluded.
Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗ · Capture 4 ↗ · Capture 5 ↗ · Capture 6 ↗ · Capture 7 ↗ · Capture 8 ↗ · Capture 9 ↗ · Capture 10 ↗ · Capture 11 ↗
Purchase entry requires sign-in ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗
Official plans and free-use scope ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗
Official refund eligibility ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗
In-app upgrade modal annual billing totals (verified after sign-in) ↗ · 2026-10-21 Capture 1 ↗
Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 85.9/100
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 · 94/100 · 30%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 38 / 40 | Landing page promises 'Free background remover — fast, accurate, no sign-up required'; real-machine testing confirms guests directly download a watermark-free 2048×2048 true-Alpha PNG. | Evidence A → |
| Interaction restraint | 19 / 20 | Zero login wall, zero ad popups, and zero countdown dark patterns; clicking Download immediately saves the full-res PNG. | Evidence A → |
| Background & reputation | 24 / 25 | Photoroom (Artizans / PhotoRoom SAS, Paris, France), unicorn-scale AI photo studio trusted by millions of e-commerce sellers. | Evidence C → |
| Engineering & privacy | 13 / 15 | Fast synchronous WebSocket/REST pipeline (1.01s server time), strict GDPR compliance. | Evidence A → |
Capability · 82.4/100 · 70%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task quality | 47.4 / 65 | Transition band error mad_band=0.113 · Global SAD(k)=43.696 · Foreground recall 99.67% / Background leak 0.000% | Evidence A → |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 | True Alpha channel (8/8); Max deliverable spec: 2048×2048 (Guests can directly export watermark-free 2048×2048 full-resolution PNG without signing in) | Evidence A → |
| Processing speed | 15 / 15 | Network-observed server wait: 1.01s (API mode: sync; network upload 8.65s / end-to-end 11.79s shown for reference only, never penalized) | 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' lettering and 5-finger brass hand are accurate; all 3 red apples appear, but only 1 of 2 blue mugs is rendered (15/20).
Detailed facts & historical record
- Measured fixture results
Not verified
- Fixture findings
'REALTEST 2026' lettering and 5-finger brass hand are accurate; all 3 red apples appear, but only 1 of 2 blue mugs is rendered (15/20).
- Original historical observation
Strong multi-constraint adherence (59.0/65): 'REALTEST 2026' text and 5-finger mechanical right hand are crisp and accurate; misses one of the two requested blue ceramic mugs (3 red apples + 1 blue mug).
- Suitable uses · historical assessment
Users who need fast, accurate text-on-sign rendering and clean 1024×1024 square visuals inside the Photoroom workspace
- Result & output evidence
Delivery capabilities
JPEG · Output attached · Check watermark record
Detailed facts & historical record
- Recorded export specifications
JPEG · Output attached · Check watermark record
- Historical specification note · not an official maximum
1024×1024 (JPEG)
- Watermark observation
No visible watermark (clean 1024×1024 JPEG export)
- Batch & API
Generates 2 candidates per run; supports generating 2 variations or opening in chat editor
- Recorded free-tier dimensions
1024 × 1024
- Attached file dimensions
Not verified
Speed & reliability
About 6.54s end to end in this run; reliability not retested
Detailed facts & historical record
- Timing observation
Network-observed server wait: 5.98s · End-to-end reference: 6.54s
- 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
No login in this run
Detailed facts & historical record
- Account requirements
No login in this test
- Sign-in methods
Accessible via app.photoroom.com AI mini-apps dialog (supports Guest or Google/Apple/Email workspace)
- Manual adjustment
Not verified
- Interaction observations
Requires opening the AI mini-apps modal and selecting 'Create any image', then downloading via the '...' More actions menu; no forced trial or paywall blocks standard 1024×1024 JPEG export.
Background & reputation
PhotoRoom SAS (Paris, France) · Long-term reputation not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Service lifecycle notice
Not verified
- Operator
PhotoRoom SAS (Paris, France)
- Recorded origin
Paris, France
- Domain history record
2019–present
- Background & reputation assessment
Operated by PhotoRoom SAS (Paris, France, founded 2019), a top-tier visual AI company.
- 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
Streams generation events over HTTPS via ai-gateway.photoroom.com/v2/ai-tools/generate-images and delivers 1024×1024 JPEGs from cdn.photoroom.com (network-observed server wait 5.98s).
- Retention statement
Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record
Task free allowance & pricing disclosure
Generates 2 square 1024×1024 images per prompt in 'Create any image' with direct JPEG download via More actions
Landing page links directly to the AI mini-apps dialog; Pro/Max upgrade tiers are optional
Site-wide plans belong to the product node (see Product-level pricing baseline ↑).
Expand site-wide plans aligned for Image generation (13 records)
USD web subscriptions: Pro, Max and all four Ultra volumes, monthly and annual; excludes API/MCP · 2026-10-21
Personal, non-commercial use only; no API access
Public card shows $7.50/month equivalent; in-app upgrade modal after sign-in confirms USD 89.99/year (one free trial per person)
Public card shows $20.99/month equivalent; in-app upgrade modal after sign-in confirms USD 249.99/year ($20.83/month equivalent, one free trial per person)
Public card shows $82.50/month equivalent; in-app upgrade modal after sign-in confirms USD 990.00/year
Public card shows $165/month equivalent; in-app upgrade modal after sign-in confirms USD 1,980.00/year
Public card shows $413/month equivalent ($412.50/month in modal); in-app upgrade modal after sign-in confirms USD 4,950.00/year
Public card shows $825/month equivalent; in-app upgrade modal after sign-in confirms USD 9,900.00/year
13 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.
Free use is personal and non-commercial, with no exact allowance stated. Core removal uses no AI credits but export caps and fair-use limits apply. The public pricing page only shows monthly equivalents for annual plans; after sign-in, the in-app upgrade modal confirms all six annual invoice totals: Pro USD 89.99/year (not $7.5×12=$90), Max USD 249.99/year ($20.83/month equivalent, not $20.99×12), and Ultra tiers at USD 990 / 1,980 / 4,950 / 9,900/year. The pricing page states VAT/GST is included.
Cancellation, sources & verification record
Cancel in app. Pro/Max annual plans have a seven-day trial. Pro/Max/Ultra refunds may be requested within seven days of the last payment, but are not guaranteed and may be refused for misuse or terms violations. API is excluded.
Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗ · Capture 4 ↗ · Capture 5 ↗ · Capture 6 ↗ · Capture 7 ↗ · Capture 8 ↗ · Capture 9 ↗ · Capture 10 ↗ · Capture 11 ↗
Purchase entry requires sign-in ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗
Official plans and free-use scope ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗
Official refund eligibility ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗
In-app upgrade modal annual billing totals (verified after sign-in) ↗ · 2026-10-21 Capture 1 ↗
Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 86.2/100
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_t2i_v1
Honesty & reputation · 82/100 · 30%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 26 / 35 | Clicking Generate images on /tools/ai-images opens the app.photoroom.com AI mini-apps dialog where 'Create any image' generates two 1024×1024 square candidates and downloads a clean 1024×1024 JPEG without watermarks or payment prompts (Pro $89.99/yr and Max $249.99/yr verified in workspace billing). | Evidence A → |
| Interaction restraint | 24 / 30 | Requires opening the AI mini-apps modal and selecting 'Create any image', then downloading via the '...' More actions menu; no forced trial or paywall blocks standard 1024×1024 JPEG export. | Evidence A → |
| Background & reputation | 19 / 20 | Operated by PhotoRoom SAS (Paris, France, founded 2019), a top-tier visual AI company. | Evidence B → |
| Engineering & privacy | 13 / 15 | Streams generation events over HTTPS via ai-gateway.photoroom.com/v2/ai-tools/generate-images and delivers 1024×1024 JPEGs from cdn.photoroom.com (network-observed server wait 5.98s). | Evidence A → |
Capability · 88/100 · 70%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task quality | 59 / 65 | Text rendering (25.0/25: Wooden sign prints 'REALTEST 2026' with 100% accurate spelling and metallic embossing) · Count & color binding (15.0/20: 3 red apples on the left are exact, but only 1 blue ceramic mug appears in the background instead of 2) · Anatomy & structure (19.0/20: Vintage brass robot right hand clearly shows 4 mechanical fingers + 1 thumb holding the lower-right corner of the sign; upper torso partially cropped). | Evidence A → |
| Deliverable specifications | 17 / 20 | Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); tested native export is 1024×1024 RGB JPEG (245,931 bytes) matching the 1:1 target resolution (10/12). | Evidence A → |
| Processing speed | 12 / 15 | Single-sample network-observed server wait 5.98s (fast 5.0–10.0s, async_verified SSE stream from POST /v2/ai-tools/generate-images to CDN image delivery; end-to-end 6.54s) (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: Object removal
2026-10-16 · No native output attached. Page evidence alone cannot establish export specifications or file validity.
Task quality
Removed signs and exported full size without login; findings cover the tested occlusion scene only.
Detailed facts & historical record
- Measured fixture results
Not verified
- Fixture findings
Removed signs and exported full size without login; findings cover the tested occlusion scene only.
- Original historical observation
Photoroom AI Retouch provides an embedded no-login canvas with a purple sparkle brush (02_workspace.png) that erases each sign in ~3.02s upon mouse release (03_download.png) and downloads a 2048×2048 watermark-free PNG.
- Suitable uses · historical assessment
E-commerce sellers and creators wanting instant, no-login, 3-second per-stroke object removal with 2048px watermark-free export
- Result & output evidence
No native output obtained; the preview does not establish final export quality.
Delivery capabilities
2048×2048 (No Watermark PNG) · Historical description; output not attached · Check watermark record
Detailed facts & historical record
- Recorded export specifications
2048×2048 (No Watermark PNG) · Historical description; output not attached · Check watermark record
No native output is attached; check the evidence for specification and watermark claims.
- Historical specification note · not an official maximum
2048×2048 (No Watermark PNG)
- Watermark observation
100% Watermark-Free
- Batch & API
Supports multi-stroke editing, Before/After comparison, and commercial Retouch API
- Recorded free-tier dimensions
Not verified
- Attached file dimensions
Not verified
Speed & reliability
About 9.06s end to end in this run; reliability not retested
Detailed facts & historical record
- Timing observation
Network-observed server wait: 3.02s · End-to-end reference: 9.06s
- Date & fixture
2026-10-16 · 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
No login required on the web tool page; clicking Edit in Photoroom opens the full app workspace
- Manual adjustment
Manual erase / adjustment recorded in the historical flow
- Interaction observations
Clean minimalist canvas with a Brush Size slider, Before/After toggle, and purple sparkle brush animation (02_workspace.png).
Background & reputation
Photoroom Inc. (Paris, France) · Long-term reputation not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Service lifecycle notice
Not verified
- Operator
Photoroom Inc. (Paris, France)
- Recorded origin
Paris, France
- Domain history record
2019–Present
- Background & reputation assessment
Paris-based AI visual unicorn Photoroom Inc., trusted by over 150M e-commerce sellers worldwide.
- 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
Synchronous cloud inference via sdk.photoroom.com/v1/inpaint returning clean results in just 3.02s per brush stroke.
- Retention statement
Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record
Task free allowance & pricing disclosure
Unlimited free no-login brushing and unwatermarked PNG download on the web tool page
Zero hidden gates; clicking Download immediately saves the PNG
Site-wide plans belong to the product node (see Product-level pricing baseline ↑).
Expand site-wide plans aligned for Object removal (13 records)
USD web subscriptions: Pro, Max and all four Ultra volumes, monthly and annual; excludes API/MCP · 2026-10-21
Personal, non-commercial use only; no API access
Public card shows $7.50/month equivalent; in-app upgrade modal after sign-in confirms USD 89.99/year (one free trial per person)
Public card shows $20.99/month equivalent; in-app upgrade modal after sign-in confirms USD 249.99/year ($20.83/month equivalent, one free trial per person)
Public card shows $82.50/month equivalent; in-app upgrade modal after sign-in confirms USD 990.00/year
Public card shows $165/month equivalent; in-app upgrade modal after sign-in confirms USD 1,980.00/year
Public card shows $413/month equivalent ($412.50/month in modal); in-app upgrade modal after sign-in confirms USD 4,950.00/year
Public card shows $825/month equivalent; in-app upgrade modal after sign-in confirms USD 9,900.00/year
13 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.
Free use is personal and non-commercial, with no exact allowance stated. Core removal uses no AI credits but export caps and fair-use limits apply. The public pricing page only shows monthly equivalents for annual plans; after sign-in, the in-app upgrade modal confirms all six annual invoice totals: Pro USD 89.99/year (not $7.5×12=$90), Max USD 249.99/year ($20.83/month equivalent, not $20.99×12), and Ultra tiers at USD 990 / 1,980 / 4,950 / 9,900/year. The pricing page states VAT/GST is included.
Cancellation, sources & verification record
Cancel in app. Pro/Max annual plans have a seven-day trial. Pro/Max/Ultra refunds may be requested within seven days of the last payment, but are not guaranteed and may be refused for misuse or terms violations. API is excluded.
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Official plans and free-use scope ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗
Official refund eligibility ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗
In-app upgrade modal annual billing totals (verified after sign-in) ↗ · 2026-10-21 Capture 1 ↗
Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 88/100
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 · 95/100 · 30%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 33 / 35 | Embeds a full interactive AI Retouch canvas directly on the landing page; guests can upload the 2048×2048 original without login, brush over all 3 occluding signs, and click Download to immediately receive a 2048×2048 watermark-free PNG (03_download.png) with zero registration wall or watermark. | Evidence A → |
| Interaction restraint | 28 / 30 | Clean minimalist canvas with a Brush Size slider, Before/After toggle, and purple sparkle brush animation (02_workspace.png). | Evidence A → |
| Background & reputation | 19 / 20 | Paris-based AI visual unicorn Photoroom Inc., trusted by over 150M e-commerce sellers worldwide. | Evidence C → |
| Engineering & privacy | 15 / 15 | Synchronous cloud inference via sdk.photoroom.com/v1/inpaint returning clean results in just 3.02s per brush stroke. | Evidence A → |
Capability · 85/100 · 70%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task quality | 52 / 65 | Occluded Region GT Restoration (24.0/30: structural PSNR=15.16dB · SSIM=0.2835) · Unmasked Preservation (17.0/20: unmasked_psnr=22.86dB on 2048px canvas) · Texture Coherence & Zero Ghosting (11.0/15: all 3 signs 100% erased with natural woodgrain and vine synthesis) | Evidence B → |
| Deliverable specifications | 19 / 20 | Free no-login 2048×2048 watermark-free PNG export (19/20) with zero brand watermark | Evidence B → |
| Processing speed | 14 / 15 | 3.02s per brush stroke via sdk.photoroom.com/v1/inpaint (9.06s total across 3 zones) | Evidence B → |
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
2026-10-19 · 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 500x500 sample was upscaled 4x to 2000x2000 with sharp text edges; output was exported as JPEG.
- Original historical observation
Guest Image Enhancer flow upscales the 512px anchor to a 2048×2048 native JPEG (4x) with sharp text on the wooden sign and calibration plate.
- Suitable uses · historical assessment
Not verified
- Result & output evidence
Delivery capabilities
JPEG · Output attached · Check watermark record
Detailed facts & historical record
- Recorded export specifications
JPEG · Output attached · Check watermark record
- Historical specification note · not an official maximum
Not verified
- Watermark observation
Not verified
- Batch & API
Not verified
- Recorded free-tier dimensions
2048 × 2048
- Attached file dimensions
Not verified
Speed & reliability
About 3.86s end to end in this run; reliability not retested
Detailed facts & historical record
- Timing observation
Network-observed server wait: 2.72s · End-to-end reference: 3.86s
- Date & fixture
2026-10-19 · anchor_upscale_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
- Repeated tests & reliability
No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.
Interaction experience
Account requirement unconfirmed
Detailed facts & historical record
- Account requirements
Not verified
- Sign-in methods
No login required in app.photoroom.com/ai-tools Image Enhancer; Google / Apple / Facebook / email supported
- Manual adjustment
Not verified
- Interaction observations
Requires navigating from the SEO landing page into the web app tool catalog to upload, but the Image Enhancer workflow itself completes without popups or forced registration.
Background & reputation
AI Visual Unicorn (Paris, France) · Long-term reputation not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Service lifecycle notice
Not verified
- Operator
AI Visual Unicorn (Paris, France)
- Recorded origin
Not verified
- Domain history record
Not verified
- Background & reputation assessment
Operated by PhotoRoom SAS (Paris, France), a widely recognized AI visual editing platform across mobile and web.
- 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
Processes 4x upscaling via synchronous HTTPS endpoint ai-gateway.photoroom.com/v3/upscale returning a binary JPEG.
- Retention statement
Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record
Task free allowance & pricing disclosure
Guest Image Enhancer flow upscales the 512px anchor to a 2048×2048 native JPEG (4x) without sign-in or payment.
Not recorded
Site-wide plans belong to the product node (see Product-level pricing baseline ↑).
Expand site-wide plans aligned for Image upscaling (13 records)
USD web subscriptions: Pro, Max and all four Ultra volumes, monthly and annual; excludes API/MCP · 2026-10-21
Personal, non-commercial use only; no API access
Public card shows $7.50/month equivalent; in-app upgrade modal after sign-in confirms USD 89.99/year (one free trial per person)
Public card shows $20.99/month equivalent; in-app upgrade modal after sign-in confirms USD 249.99/year ($20.83/month equivalent, one free trial per person)
Public card shows $82.50/month equivalent; in-app upgrade modal after sign-in confirms USD 990.00/year
Public card shows $165/month equivalent; in-app upgrade modal after sign-in confirms USD 1,980.00/year
Public card shows $413/month equivalent ($412.50/month in modal); in-app upgrade modal after sign-in confirms USD 4,950.00/year
Public card shows $825/month equivalent; in-app upgrade modal after sign-in confirms USD 9,900.00/year
13 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.
Free use is personal and non-commercial, with no exact allowance stated. Core removal uses no AI credits but export caps and fair-use limits apply. The public pricing page only shows monthly equivalents for annual plans; after sign-in, the in-app upgrade modal confirms all six annual invoice totals: Pro USD 89.99/year (not $7.5×12=$90), Max USD 249.99/year ($20.83/month equivalent, not $20.99×12), and Ultra tiers at USD 990 / 1,980 / 4,950 / 9,900/year. The pricing page states VAT/GST is included.
Cancellation, sources & verification record
Cancel in app. Pro/Max annual plans have a seven-day trial. Pro/Max/Ultra refunds may be requested within seven days of the last payment, but are not guaranteed and may be refused for misuse or terms violations. API is excluded.
Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗ · Capture 4 ↗ · Capture 5 ↗ · Capture 6 ↗ · Capture 7 ↗ · Capture 8 ↗ · Capture 9 ↗ · Capture 10 ↗ · Capture 11 ↗
Purchase entry requires sign-in ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗
Official plans and free-use scope ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗
Official refund eligibility ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗
In-app upgrade modal annual billing totals (verified after sign-in) ↗ · 2026-10-21 Capture 1 ↗
Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 86.7/100
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 · 79/100 · 30%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 26 / 35 | The /tools/photo-enhancer marketing page has no inline file input and public pricing cards show monthly equivalents for annual plans; however, inside app.photoroom.com/ai-tools Image Enhancer, guests can upscale the 512px anchor 4x and download a 2048×2048 JPEG for free (in-app modal verified 2026-10-21: Pro $89.99/yr, Max $249.99/yr). | Evidence B → |
| Interaction restraint | 22 / 30 | Requires navigating from the SEO landing page into the web app tool catalog to upload, but the Image Enhancer workflow itself completes without popups or forced registration. | Evidence B → |
| Background & reputation | 19 / 20 | Operated by PhotoRoom SAS (Paris, France), a widely recognized AI visual editing platform across mobile and web. | Evidence B → |
| Engineering & privacy | 12 / 15 | Processes 4x upscaling via synchronous HTTPS endpoint ai-gateway.photoroom.com/v3/upscale returning a binary JPEG. | Evidence B → |
Capability · 90/100 · 70%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task quality | 58 / 65 | 4x upscale to 2048×2048 native JPEG: full-image PSNR=27.60 dB, SSIM=0.8605, edge gradient correlation edge_corr=0.6917, high-frequency ratio hf_ratio=0.7804, calibration plate PSNR=16.86 dB with crisp text and line-pair edges. | Evidence A → |
| Deliverable specifications | 18 / 20 | Guest flow directly exports a 2048×2048 (4x) watermark-free image; delivered as lossy JPEG rather than lossless PNG (-2). | Evidence A → |
| Processing speed | 14 / 15 | 2026-10-21 single-sample network timing: synchronous POST /v3/upscale pure server wait 2.72s (download 0.87s, end-to-end 3.86s). | 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.
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