Pixlr
Multi-capability online workspace by Pixlr Pte. Ltd. (Inmagine Group) (5 benchmarked capabilities: Image generation, Object removal, Image upscaling, Photo restoration, Background 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 edgesPixlr, operated by Pixlr Pte. Ltd. (Inmagine Group) (Singapore / Malaysia (founded in Sweden 2008)) under a "Subscription + credits" model, has 5 published task assessments on RealTest (Image generation 92/100, Object removal 90/100, Image upscaling 88/100, Photo restoration 69/100, Background removal 68/100). In image generation, upfront credit costs and preserved prompts after login accompany good text, counts and fast generation; an account and limited free credits are required. In object removal, this run processed locally and exported full size without login, preserving unmasked areas well; free saves are limited to three daily, disclosed at save time.
Singapore / Malaysia (founded in Sweden 2008) · Launched 2008
Provenance baseline: 17.6/20 · Pixlr (Inmagine Group / 123RF ecosystem, founded 2008), veteran browser photo editor.
All four annual charges were confirmed at checkout. Ultra $239.90/year and Ultra MAX $479.90/year differ from rounded monthly equivalents multiplied by 12. The feature FAQ advertises free removal and batch ZIP export without quantifying free counts/limits. Removal credit conversion and top-up expiry are not separately stated in reviewed pages. Tax depends on billing address.
Pricing transparency baseline: 19.3/35 · Cancellation: Page states cancellation is available anytime; refund details unverified.
Mask inference is stateless; final compositing happens in local browser canvas
Google Analytics · AdSense / Programmatic Ads
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 belowAll web monthly/annual tiers and five credit top-up packs · 2026-10-20
13 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.
All four annual charges were confirmed at checkout. Ultra $239.90/year and Ultra MAX $479.90/year differ from rounded monthly equivalents multiplied by 12. The feature FAQ advertises free removal and batch ZIP export without quantifying free counts/limits. Removal credit conversion and top-up expiry are not separately stated in reviewed pages. Tax depends on billing address.
Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.
Cancellation, sources & verification record
Page states cancellation is available anytime; refund details unverified.
Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗
Official annual checkout summaries for all four plans ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗ · Capture 4 ↗
Official free removal and batch explanation ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗
Archived official pricing sources: Official plans and usage terms (2026-10-20) [text snapshot ↗] · Official annual checkout summaries for all four plans (2026-10-20) [text snapshot ↗] · Official free removal and batch explanation (2026-10-20) [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 | 69/100 | Deblurs portraits in 6.36s via AI Super sharp (22.22 dB PSNR) with 3 free daily 1024px watermark-free saves, while creases require manual Heal strokes. | JPEG · Output attached Historical test · 2026-10-26 Signed-in flow; paid tier not standardized · Degraded blurry & scratched portrait fixture (1024×1024) · Output attached | |
| Image generation | 92/100 | Upfront credit costs and preserved prompts after login accompany good text, counts and fast generation; an account and limited free credits are required. | 1024×1024 (Unwatermarked PNG, 1.38MB) · Historical description; output not attached Historical test · 2026-10-16 Signed-in flow; paid tier not standardized · Fixed English prompt · Historical page record; output not attached | |
| Object removal | 90/100 | This run processed locally and exported full size without login, preserving unmasked areas well; free saves are limited to three daily, disclosed at save time. | 2048×2048 (Native Full-Res No Watermark PNG/JPG/WebP) · Historical description; output not attached Historical test · 2026-10-16 Guest flow · Fixed occlusion fixture · Historical page record; output not attached | |
| Image upscaling | 88/100 | 4× watermark-free export is fast with clear per-use credits, but free saves are limited to three per day and multiple video ads occupy the workspace. | 2048×2048 (PNG · 4.0x Super Scale) · Historical description; output not attached Historical test · 2026-10-16 Signed-in flow; paid tier not standardized · Fixed low-resolution fixture · Historical page record; output not attached | |
| Background removal | 68/100 | Free login-free export produces a 2048px file, but processing downsizes first and enlarges the mask; overlay promotions and ZIP-only downloads add friction. | 2048 × 2048 · PNG Historical test · 2026-10-15 Guest flow · Curly-haired portrait · 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.
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.
- Photo restoration：Pixlr 69/100 vs Nero AI 79/100
- Image generation：Pixlr 92/100 vs Nero AI 91/100
- Object removal：Pixlr 90/100 vs Nero AI 77/100
- Image upscaling：Pixlr 88/100 vs Nero AI 84/100
- Background removal：Pixlr 68/100 vs Nero AI 80/100
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.
- Photo restoration：Pixlr 69/100 vs PicWish 56/100
- Image generation：Pixlr 92/100 vs PicWish 85/100
- Object removal：Pixlr 90/100 vs PicWish 84/100
- Image upscaling：Pixlr 88/100 vs PicWish 82/100
- Background removal：Pixlr 68/100 vs PicWish 83/100
High-volume tiers expanded; removal costs 1 credit/image, other operations differ. Taxes are not stated on the cards.
- Photo restoration：Pixlr 69/100 vs Cutout.pro 68/100
- Image generation：Pixlr 92/100 vs Cutout.pro 87/100
- Object removal：Pixlr 90/100 vs Cutout.pro 73/100
- Image upscaling：Pixlr 88/100 vs Cutout.pro 87/100
- Background removal：Pixlr 68/100 vs Cutout.pro 81/100
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：Pixlr 69/100 vs MyEdit 54/100
- Image generation：Pixlr 92/100 vs MyEdit 88/100
- Object removal：Pixlr 90/100 vs MyEdit 57/100
- Image upscaling：Pixlr 88/100 vs MyEdit 67/100
- Background removal：Pixlr 68/100 vs MyEdit 67/100
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 22.22 dB · SSIM 0.8292 · Scratch repair PSNR 6.14 dB
Detailed facts & historical record
- Measured fixture results
Global PSNR: 22.22 dB · SSIM: 0.8292 · Scratch repair PSNR: 6.14 dB
- Fixture findings
One-click Super sharp improves facial clarity (22.33 dB face PSNR, 0.8292 SSIM), leaving synthetic creases for manual Heal brushing (6.14 dB scratch PSNR).
- Original historical observation
Pixlr's one-click `AI Super sharp` cleanly reduces blur and JPEG blocking across the portrait (global PSNR = 22.22 dB, SSIM = 0.8292, face_psnr = 22.33 dB), while automated scratch removal is not included in Super sharp (scratch_psnr = 6.14 dB) and requires manual strokes with the `Retouch -> Heal` brush (result.png, download.png).
- Suitable uses · historical assessment
Combines one-click `AI Super sharp` deblurring (6.36s, reaching 22.22 dB global PSNR and 22.33 dB face PSNR) with manual `Retouch -> Heal` brush tools and 1024×1024 watermark-free JPEG export.
- 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 · 167.7 KB)
- Watermark observation
Watermark-free
- Batch & API
Interactive multi-tool web editor; no automated batch scratch restoration
- Recorded free-tier dimensions
1024 × 1024
- Attached file dimensions
Not verified
Speed & reliability
About 7.66s end to end in this run; reliability not retested
Detailed facts & historical record
- Timing observation
Network-observed server wait: 6.36s · End-to-end reference: 7.66s
- 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
Login required in this run
Detailed facts & historical record
- Account requirements
Account required in this test
- Sign-in methods
Google, Apple, or email sign-in
- Manual adjustment
Not verified
- Interaction observations
Combines one-click AI Super sharp with manual Retouch -> Heal brushes in one editor, though display ads appear in the right sidebar on free accounts.
Background & reputation
Pixlr Pte. Ltd. (Inmagine Group) · Long-term reputation not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Service lifecycle notice
Not verified
- Operator
Pixlr Pte. Ltd. (Inmagine Group)
- Recorded origin
Singapore / Malaysia (founded in Sweden 2008)
- Domain history record
Launched 2008
- Background & reputation assessment
Founded in 2008 and operated by Inmagine Group (parent of 123RF), one of the longest-running web photo editors.
- 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
Google Analytics · AdSense / Programmatic Ads
- Engineering & privacy assessment
Executes deblurring via `pixlr.com/api/ai/super-sharp` and composites layers locally in the browser canvas.
- Retention statement
Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record
Task free allowance & pricing disclosure
Includes starter AI credits on signup (Super sharp costs 1 credit) plus 3 free watermark-free image saves per day
Labels the `1c` credit badge on the AI button and shows the daily free save counter in the export modal
Site-wide plans belong to the product node (see Product-level pricing baseline ↑).
Expand site-wide plans aligned for Photo restoration (13 records)
All web monthly/annual tiers and five credit top-up packs · 2026-10-20
13 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.
All four annual charges were confirmed at checkout. Ultra $239.90/year and Ultra MAX $479.90/year differ from rounded monthly equivalents multiplied by 12. The feature FAQ advertises free removal and batch ZIP export without quantifying free counts/limits. Removal credit conversion and top-up expiry are not separately stated in reviewed pages. Tax depends on billing address.
Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.
Cancellation, sources & verification record
Page states cancellation is available anytime; refund details unverified.
Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗
Official annual checkout summaries for all four plans ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗ · Capture 4 ↗
Official free removal and batch explanation ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗
Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 69/100
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 · 80.5/100 · 30%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 26 / 35 | Inside Pixlr Express, `AI Tools -> Super sharp` clearly labels its `1c` credit cost and exports a 1024×1024 watermark-free JPEG via the free tier's 3 daily saves (`1/3 daily free save`) (landing.png, result.png, download.png). | Evidence A → |
| Interaction restraint | 23 / 30 | Combines one-click AI Super sharp with manual Retouch -> Heal brushes in one editor, though display ads appear in the right sidebar on free accounts. | Evidence A → |
| Background & reputation | 18.5 / 20 | Founded in 2008 and operated by Inmagine Group (parent of 123RF), one of the longest-running web photo editors. | Evidence A → |
| Engineering & privacy | 13 / 15 | Executes deblurring via `pixlr.com/api/ai/super-sharp` and composites layers locally in the browser canvas. | Evidence A → |
Capability · 64/100 · 70%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task quality | 33 / 65 | Deterministic inspection on our 1024×1024 degraded portrait anchor (anchor_restore_v1): exports 1024×1024 (1×), scratch-mask PSNR = 6.14 dB (vs. 6.02 dB degraded baseline), portrait face ROI PSNR = 22.33 dB, global PSNR = 22.22 dB, SSIM = 0.8292, edge gradient correlation = 0.4421, high-frequency ratio = 0.4461 (33.0/65) | Evidence A → |
| Deliverable specifications | 18 / 20 | Exports a full 1024×1024 watermark-free JPEG (167,699 bytes) within the 3 free daily saves allowance (18.0/20) | Evidence A → |
| Processing speed | 13 / 15 | Cloud `/api/ai/super-sharp` deblurring inference completes in 6.36s (13.0/15) | 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
2026-10-16 · No native output attached. Page evidence alone cannot establish export specifications or file validity.
Task quality
Text and object counts were accurate for this fixed prompt; findings do not cover other prompts.
Detailed facts & historical record
- Measured fixture results
Not verified
- Fixture findings
Text and object counts were accurate for this fixed prompt; findings do not cover other prompts.
- Original historical observation
Major reverse feature bias compared to its weak Background Remover (63.7): Pixlr's AI Image Generator ranks #1 overall (92.1) by pairing FLUX.2 Klein 9B with 10 free 1-credit generations.
- Suitable uses · historical assessment
Users wanting the highest overall free T2I experience: fast (4.6s), accurate typography (FLUX.2 Klein 9B), and 10 free unwatermarked 1024×1024 exports upon login
- Result & output evidence
No native output obtained; the preview does not establish final export quality.
Delivery capabilities
1024×1024 (Unwatermarked PNG, 1.38MB) · Historical description; output not attached · Check watermark record
Detailed facts & historical record
- Recorded export specifications
1024×1024 (Unwatermarked PNG, 1.38MB) · 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
1024×1024 (Unwatermarked PNG · FLUX.2 Klein 9B)
- Watermark observation
Zero watermark (clean 1024×1024 PNG export)
- Batch & API
Supports 1–4 images per prompt and multiple model choices (FLUX.2, Nano Banana, Seedream, Ideogram)
- Recorded free-tier dimensions
Not verified
- Attached file dimensions
Not verified
Speed & reliability
About 5.4s end to end in this run; reliability not retested
Detailed facts & historical record
- Timing observation
Network-observed server wait: 4.6s · End-to-end reference: 5.4s
- Date & fixture
2026-10-16 · 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
Free Google / Apple / Email login (grants 10 free initial credits)
- Manual adjustment
Not verified
- Interaction observations
Google OAuth login returns directly to the generator page with the user's typed prompt 100% preserved—zero prompt loss, zero forced paywalls, and direct one-click PNG download.
Background & reputation
Pixlr Pte. Ltd. (Inmagine Group) · Long-term reputation not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Service lifecycle notice
Not verified
- Operator
Pixlr Pte. Ltd. (Inmagine Group)
- Recorded origin
Singapore / Malaysia (founded in Sweden 2008)
- Domain history record
2008–present
- Background & reputation assessment
Operated by Pixlr Pte. Ltd. (Inmagine Group, founded 2008), a veteran browser creative platform.
- 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
Defaults to the fast FLUX.2 Klein 9B model, generating a 1024×1024 unwatermarked PNG in 4.6s Network-observed server wait.
- Retention statement
Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record
Task free allowance & pricing disclosure
10 free credits upon signup; default FLUX.2 Klein 9B model costs only 1 credit per image (10 free exports)
Upfront credit cost ("Requires 1 credits per image") shown before clicking Generate
Site-wide plans belong to the product node (see Product-level pricing baseline ↑).
Expand site-wide plans aligned for Image generation (13 records)
All web monthly/annual tiers and five credit top-up packs · 2026-10-20
13 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.
All four annual charges were confirmed at checkout. Ultra $239.90/year and Ultra MAX $479.90/year differ from rounded monthly equivalents multiplied by 12. The feature FAQ advertises free removal and batch ZIP export without quantifying free counts/limits. Removal credit conversion and top-up expiry are not separately stated in reviewed pages. Tax depends on billing address.
Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.
Cancellation, sources & verification record
Page states cancellation is available anytime; refund details unverified.
Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗
Official annual checkout summaries for all four plans ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗ · Capture 4 ↗
Official free removal and batch explanation ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗
Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 92.2/100
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 | 25 / 35 | Landing page (01_landing.png) explicitly states "Requires 1 credits per image" and displays the button "Generate (1)"; clicking it opens a free login modal (01_pass1_login_modal.png), and Google sign-in immediately grants 10 free credits (enough for 10 free 1024×1024 unwatermarked generations). | Evidence A → |
| Interaction restraint | 25 / 30 | Google OAuth login returns directly to the generator page with the user's typed prompt 100% preserved—zero prompt loss, zero forced paywalls, and direct one-click PNG download. | Evidence A → |
| Background & reputation | 18 / 20 | Operated by Pixlr Pte. Ltd. (Inmagine Group, founded 2008), a veteran browser creative platform. | Evidence C → |
| Engineering & privacy | 14 / 15 | Defaults to the fast FLUX.2 Klein 9B model, generating a 1024×1024 unwatermarked PNG in 4.6s Network-observed server wait. | Evidence A → |
Capability · 96.5/100 · 70%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task quality | 63.5 / 65 | Text Rendering (25/25: Single-line wood-carved "REALTEST 2026" on the oak sign with 100% spelling accuracy and realistic engraving depth (25/25)) · Count & Color Binding (20/20: Strictly 3 glossy red apples on the left + 2 speckled blue ceramic mugs on the right, zero color bleeding (20/20)) · 5-Finger Hand & Structure (18.5/20: Detailed vintage brass robotic hands gripping both sides of the wooden sign with distinct mechanical finger joints (18.5/20)) | Evidence B → |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 | Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Export & Max deliverable spec: 1024×1024 (Unwatermarked PNG · FLUX.2 Klein 9B) | Evidence B → |
| Processing speed | 13 / 15 | Network-observed server wait: 4.6s (API mode: sync; end-to-end 5.4s shown for reference only, never penalized) | 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: Object removal
2026-10-16 · No native output attached. Page evidence alone cannot establish export specifications or file validity.
Task quality
Full-size watermark-free export retained surrounding areas; inspect complex reconstructed regions.
Detailed facts & historical record
- Measured fixture results
Not verified
- Fixture findings
Full-size watermark-free export retained surrounding areas; inspect complex reconstructed regions.
- Original historical observation
Unlike cloud tools that downscale free exports to 600px–1024px, Pixlr Express inpaints directly on the native 2048×2048 canvas using its Lasso tool and exports a full 2048×2048 unwatermarked PNG—achieving a category-leading 30.52dB unmasked PSNR.
- Suitable uses · historical assessment
Photographers and designers who demand true 2048×2048 full-resolution preservation and refuse forced 720p/1024p free-tier downscaling
- Result & output evidence
No native output obtained; the preview does not establish final export quality.
Delivery capabilities
2048×2048 (Native Full-Res No Watermark PNG/JPG/WebP) · Historical description; output not attached · Check watermark record
Detailed facts & historical record
- Recorded export specifications
2048×2048 (Native Full-Res No Watermark PNG/JPG/WebP) · 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 (Native Full-Res No Watermark PNG/JPG/WebP)
- Watermark observation
100% Watermark-Free
- Batch & API
Supports multi-stroke Brush/Lasso editing and native multi-format (PNG/JPG/WebP) export
- Recorded free-tier dimensions
Not verified
- Attached file dimensions
Not verified
Speed & reliability
About 11.5s end to end in this run; reliability not retested
Detailed facts & historical record
- Timing observation
Recorded local processing time: 11.5s · End-to-end reference: 11.5s
- 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; Google / Apple / Email login also available
- Manual adjustment
Manual erase / adjustment recorded in the historical flow
- Interaction observations
Pro-grade dark canvas workspace offering both Draw (Brush) and Lasso selection modes with zero intrusive popups.
Background & reputation
Pixlr Pte. Ltd. / Inmagine Group · Long-term reputation not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Service lifecycle notice
Not verified
- Operator
Pixlr Pte. Ltd. / Inmagine Group
- Recorded origin
Singapore / Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Domain history record
2008–Present (18-year established photo editor)
- Background & reputation assessment
Founded in 2008, Pixlr (part of Inmagine / 123RF Group) is one of the longest-running web photo editing platforms.
- External reputation record
Not verified
Engineering & privacy
On-device processing；This flow runs locally; post-close deletion not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Processing location
On-device processing
- Third-party tracking record
Not verified
- Engineering & privacy assessment
Runs browser-side local WebGL/WASM inference directly on the native 2048×2048 canvas without mandatory cloud queuing, achieving near-lossless unmasked pixel preservation (unmasked_psnr=30.52dB).
- Retention statement
This flow runs locally; post-close deletion not independently verified
Task free allowance & pricing disclosure
3 free full-resolution (2048×2048) watermark-free saves per day without login
Save dialog transparently displays exact 2048×2048px dimensions and remaining daily free saves
Site-wide plans belong to the product node (see Product-level pricing baseline ↑).
Expand site-wide plans aligned for Object removal (13 records)
All web monthly/annual tiers and five credit top-up packs · 2026-10-20
13 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.
All four annual charges were confirmed at checkout. Ultra $239.90/year and Ultra MAX $479.90/year differ from rounded monthly equivalents multiplied by 12. The feature FAQ advertises free removal and batch ZIP export without quantifying free counts/limits. Removal credit conversion and top-up expiry are not separately stated in reviewed pages. Tax depends on billing address.
Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.
Cancellation, sources & verification record
Page states cancellation is available anytime; refund details unverified.
Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗
Official annual checkout summaries for all four plans ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗ · Capture 4 ↗
Official free removal and batch explanation ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗
Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 89.8/100
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 · 93/100 · 30%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 32 / 35 | Allows guests to upload the full 2048×2048 image directly in the browser without login, lasso or brush over all 3 occluding signs to erase them (03_download.png), and clearly displays the free daily quota of 3 full-resolution (2048×2048) watermark-free saves inside the Save modal (04_save_modal.png). | Evidence A → |
| Interaction restraint | 28 / 30 | Pro-grade dark canvas workspace offering both Draw (Brush) and Lasso selection modes with zero intrusive popups. | Evidence A → |
| Background & reputation | 18 / 20 | Founded in 2008, Pixlr (part of Inmagine / 123RF Group) is one of the longest-running web photo editing platforms. | Evidence C → |
| Engineering & privacy | 15 / 15 | Runs browser-side local WebGL/WASM inference directly on the native 2048×2048 canvas without mandatory cloud queuing, achieving near-lossless unmasked pixel preservation (unmasked_psnr=30.52dB). | Evidence A → |
Capability · 88.4/100 · 70%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task quality | 56.9 / 65 | Occluded Region GT Restoration (25.4/30: structural PSNR=15.83dB · SSIM=0.5013) · Unmasked Native Preservation (20.0/20: category-best unmasked_psnr=30.52dB) · Texture Coherence & Zero Ghosting (11.5/15: all 3 signs 100% erased with zero downscaling blur) | Evidence B → |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 | Only tool in the category to export native 2048×2048 full-resolution watermark-free PNG/JPG/WebP for free without login (20/20) | Evidence B → |
| Processing speed | 11.5 / 15 | ~11.5s local browser AI inference per lasso operation with zero network upload latency | 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
2026-10-16 · No native output attached. Page evidence alone cannot establish export specifications or file validity.
Task quality
Tested scale 4×; historical record only
Detailed facts & historical record
- Measured fixture results
Tested scale: 4×
- Fixture findings
The tested 4× output was watermark-free with clear main lettering; inspect small text and other images separately.
- Original historical observation
PSNR=26.95dB · SSIM=0.8846 (native 4x 2048×2048 unwatermarked PNG export); Edge gradient correlation edge_corr=0.6141 (+4.85% over Bicubic); high-frequency recovery hf_ratio=0.4636; Calibration plate PSNR=15.56dB: clean 'REALTEST 2026' wood sign and smooth natural brass surface rendering.
- Suitable uses · historical assessment
Users needing 4x/8x high-resolution upscaling (up to 5000×5000px) combined with multi-layer canvas editing
- Result & output evidence
No native output obtained; the preview does not establish final export quality.
Delivery capabilities
2048×2048 (PNG · 4.0x Super Scale) · Historical description; output not attached · Check watermark record
Detailed facts & historical record
- Recorded export specifications
2048×2048 (PNG · 4.0x Super Scale) · 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 (PNG · 4.0x Super Scale)
- Watermark observation
No watermark
- Batch & API
Supports chained 2x/4x/8x upscaling up to 5000×5000px (25MP) and multi-layer editing
- Recorded free-tier dimensions
Not verified
- Attached file dimensions
Not verified
Speed & reliability
About 3.85s end to end in this run; reliability not retested
Detailed facts & historical record
- Timing observation
Network-observed server wait: 3.4s · End-to-end reference: 3.85s
- Date & fixture
2026-10-16 · anchor_upscale_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
Free login via Google, Apple, Facebook, or Email
- Manual adjustment
Not verified
- Interaction observations
Displays third-party video ads along the right sidebar on the free tier and caps free local saves at 3 per day.
Background & reputation
Pixlr Pte. Ltd. (Inmagine Group / 123RF) · Long-term reputation not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Service lifecycle notice
Not verified
- Operator
Pixlr Pte. Ltd. (Inmagine Group / 123RF)
- Recorded origin
Singapore
- Domain history record
2008–Present
- Background & reputation assessment
18-year veteran photo suite operated by Singapore's Inmagine Group (123RF), with Plus plans starting at $1.99/mo.
- 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
4x (2048×2048) upscale completed in ~3.40s and exported a 3.1MB lossless PNG (also supports JPG, WebP, PDF, PXZ).
- Retention statement
Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record
Task free allowance & pricing disclosure
50 free initial AI credits upon signup; Super Scale (2x/4x/8x) costs only 1 credit per upscale, with 3 free daily saves
Super Scale panel clearly labels 'Scale up (1c)' and 25MP (5000×5000) max limit; right sidebar displays video ads
Site-wide plans belong to the product node (see Product-level pricing baseline ↑).
Expand site-wide plans aligned for Image upscaling (13 records)
All web monthly/annual tiers and five credit top-up packs · 2026-10-20
13 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.
All four annual charges were confirmed at checkout. Ultra $239.90/year and Ultra MAX $479.90/year differ from rounded monthly equivalents multiplied by 12. The feature FAQ advertises free removal and batch ZIP export without quantifying free counts/limits. Removal credit conversion and top-up expiry are not separately stated in reviewed pages. Tax depends on billing address.
Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.
Cancellation, sources & verification record
Page states cancellation is available anytime; refund details unverified.
Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗
Official annual checkout summaries for all four plans ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗ · Capture 4 ↗
Official free removal and batch explanation ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗
Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 88.3/100
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 · 83/100 · 30%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 29 / 35 | Exceptionally fair credit pricing: whether you choose 2x (1024px), 4x (2048px), or 8x (4096px), Super Scale costs just 1 AI credit ('Scale up 1c') out of 50 free signup credits. | Evidence A → |
| Interaction restraint | 22 / 30 | Displays third-party video ads along the right sidebar on the free tier and caps free local saves at 3 per day. | Evidence A → |
| Background & reputation | 18 / 20 | 18-year veteran photo suite operated by Singapore's Inmagine Group (123RF), with Plus plans starting at $1.99/mo. | Evidence C → |
| Engineering & privacy | 14 / 15 | 4x (2048×2048) upscale completed in ~3.40s and exported a 3.1MB lossless PNG (also supports JPG, WebP, PDF, PXZ). | Evidence A → |
Capability · 90.5/100 · 70%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task quality | 56.5 / 65 | PSNR vs 2048px GT: 26.95 dB · SSIM: 0.8846 · Edge Gradient Correlation: 0.6141 · High-Freq Sharpness Ratio: 0.4636 · Calibration Plate PSNR: 15.56 dB | Evidence B → |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 | Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Free scale factor: 4x (2048×2048 (PNG · 4.0x Super Scale)) | Evidence B → |
| Processing speed | 14 / 15 | Network-observed server wait: 3.4s (API mode: sync_post; end-to-end 3.85s shown for reference only, never penalized) | 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: Background removal
2026-10-15 · Native output attached. Findings cover the recorded fixture and conditions; paid specifications may be untested.
Task quality
The export is 2048px, but hair has blocky cuts and jagged gaps; inspect carefully for detailed cutouts.
Detailed facts & historical record
- Measured fixture results
Edge error MAD: 0.1373 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 51.148 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.640% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.120% (Lower is better)
- Fixture findings
The export is 2048px, but hair has blocky cuts and jagged gaps; inspect carefully for detailed cutouts.
- Original historical observation
Because segmentation runs on a heavily compressed upload and a 22KB mask upscaled to 2048px, curly hair edges appear blocky and hard-clipped (mad_band=0.1462, SAD(k)=51.1, bg_leak=0.816%).
- Suitable uses · historical assessment
Simple hard-edged objects (boxes, cars, icons) needing sub-second processing where fine hair detail is not required
- 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 nominal output (⚠️ CDP packet inspection reveals browser downscales/compresses 6.63MB input to 0.127MB before upload, then upscales a 22KB low-res mask back to 2048×2048)
- Watermark observation
None
- Batch & API
Supports uploading multiple images at once and exporting as a single ZIP
- Recorded free-tier dimensions
2048 × 2048
- Attached file dimensions
2048 × 2048 · PNG
Speed & reliability
About 1.3s end to end in this run; reliability not retested
Detailed facts & historical record
- Timing observation
Network-observed server wait: 0.78s · End-to-end reference: 1.3s
- 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 ZIP download
- Manual adjustment
Built-in Fine Tune brush (Draw/Erase) in the web workspace
- Interaction observations
Landing page displays a promotional modal overlay on entry (-4 pts), though guest ZIP download works without login.
Background & reputation
Pixlr Pte. Ltd. (Inmagine Group) · Long-term reputation not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Service lifecycle notice
Not verified
- Operator
Pixlr Pte. Ltd. (Inmagine Group)
- Recorded origin
Singapore / Malaysia (founded in Sweden 2008)
- Domain history record
Launched 2008
- Background & reputation assessment
Pixlr (Inmagine Group / 123RF ecosystem, founded 2008), veteran browser photo editor.
- External reputation record
Classic browser editor with ultra-low subscription pricing ($1.99/mo), but its web BG remover trades hair edge precision for bandwidth savings via client pre-compression.
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
Google Analytics · AdSense / Programmatic Ads
- Engineering & privacy assessment
Fast 0.78s server response, but client-side pre-compression sacrifices high-frequency hair detail.
- Retention statement
Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record
Task free allowance & pricing disclosure
Free guest saves up to daily browser quota; Pixlr Plus/Premium unlocks unlimited saves
Client-side pre-downscale is not disclosed in the UI (detected via CDP network payload inspection)
Site-wide plans belong to the product node (see Product-level pricing baseline ↑).
Expand site-wide plans aligned for Background removal (13 records)
All web monthly/annual tiers and five credit top-up packs · 2026-10-20
13 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.
All four annual charges were confirmed at checkout. Ultra $239.90/year and Ultra MAX $479.90/year differ from rounded monthly equivalents multiplied by 12. The feature FAQ advertises free removal and batch ZIP export without quantifying free counts/limits. Removal credit conversion and top-up expiry are not separately stated in reviewed pages. Tax depends on billing address.
Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.
Cancellation, sources & verification record
Page states cancellation is available anytime; refund details unverified.
Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗
Official annual checkout summaries for all four plans ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗ · Capture 4 ↗
Official free removal and batch explanation ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗
Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 67.5/100
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_bgremove_v1
Honesty & reputation · 71/100 · 30%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 22 / 40 | Allows guest export of a 2048×2048 PNG inside a ZIP archive, but does not disclose that the image is pre-compressed in the browser and segmented using a low-resolution mask before upscaling back to 2048×2048. | Evidence A → |
| Interaction restraint | 14 / 20 | Landing page displays a promotional modal overlay on entry (-4 pts), though guest ZIP download works without login. | Evidence A → |
| Background & reputation | 22 / 25 | Pixlr (Inmagine Group / 123RF ecosystem, founded 2008), veteran browser photo editor. | Evidence C → |
| Engineering & privacy | 13 / 15 | Fast 0.78s server response, but client-side pre-compression sacrifices high-frequency hair detail. | Evidence A → |
Capability · 66/100 · 70%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task quality | 39 / 65 | Transition band error mad_band=0.1373 · Global SAD(k)=51.148 · Foreground recall 99.64% / Background leak 0.120% | Evidence A → |
| Deliverable specifications | 12 / 20 | True Alpha channel (8/8); Max deliverable spec: 2048×2048 nominal output (⚠️ CDP packet inspection reveals browser downscales/compresses 6.63MB input to 0.127MB before upload, then upscales a 22KB low-res mask back to 2048×2048) | Evidence A → |
| Processing speed | 15 / 15 | Network-observed server wait: 0.78s (API mode: sync_json; network upload 0.2s / end-to-end 1.3s shown for reference only, never penalized) | Evidence A → |
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