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| Background removal | 77/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
| Image upscaling | 88/100 2048×2048 (4.0x Unwatermarked JPG) · Historical description; output not attached | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
| Object removal | 89/100 2048×2048 (Full-Res Unwatermarked PNG) · Historical description; output not attached | 77/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Active task |
| Image generation | 90/100 1024 × 1024 · PNG | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
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Browse this task →| Criterion | Adobe Firefly Generative Remove Object removal 89/100 Seven-aspect task score Adobe’s editor delivers full-size watermark-free results within its free allowance and supports further edits; login and generation limits apply. Tested export 2048×2048 (Full-Res Unwatermarked PNG) · Historical description; output not attached Historical test · 2026-10-16 | WatermarkRemover.io (Pixelbin AI Eraser) Object removal 77/100 Seven-aspect task score Login-free automatic detection has clear allowances and retains full size; only three free images are available, and solid opaque obstructions are not repaired well. Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG Historical test · 2026-10-17 |
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| Pricing & rules | ||
| Pricing plans | US individual Firefly web free feature and four monthly subscriptions; excludes student/business, full Creative Cloud and other regions; includes four generative credit add-on subscriptions · 2026-10-20 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Firefly web background remover2026-10-20 ↗ Free Free Free Official feature page describes free removal; single JPG/PNG/WebP input up to 50MB Count and free export specification are not stated; subsequent generative editing may require separate credits Firefly Standard2026-10-20 ↗ USD 9.99/month — Monthly 2,000 generative credits/month; not removal counts Rules [1] Firefly Pro2026-10-20 ↗ USD 19.99/month — Monthly 4,000 generative credits/month; not removal counts Rules [1] Firefly Pro Plus2026-10-20 ↗ USD 34.97/month — Monthly 10,000 generative credits/month; not removal counts First-year promotion advertised through October 21; regular price USD 49.99/month. Renewal and eligibility follow the offer terms. Rules [1]Firefly Premium2026-10-20 ↗ USD 139.91/month — Monthly 50,000 generative credits/month; not removal counts First-year promotion advertised through October 21; regular price USD 199.99/month. Renewal and eligibility follow the offer terms. Rules [1]2,000 generative credit add-on2026-10-20 ↗ USD 9.99/month — Monthly 2,000 generative credits/month; not removal counts 7,000 generative credit add-on2026-10-20 ↗ USD 29.99/month — Monthly 7,000 generative credits/month; not removal counts 10,000 generative credit add-on2026-10-20 ↗ USD 49.99/month — Monthly 10,000 generative credits/month; not removal counts 50,000 generative credit add-on2026-10-20 ↗ USD 199.99/month — Monthly 50,000 generative credits/month; not removal counts 9 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. Four US individual Firefly monthly plans and four credit add-on subscriptions are listed. Pro Plus/Premium first-year promotions end October 21, with regular prices separately shown. Official pages do not quantify daily free removal counts or regional tax amounts. Generative credits concern other AI features and do not establish a payment requirement for free removal. Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred. Cancellation, sources & verification recordSelf-serve cancellation in Adobe Account (monthly plans cancel anytime; annual billed-monthly plans subject to Adobe terms) Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ US individual Firefly subscriptions ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ Official generative credit add-on subscriptions ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ | WatermarkRemover.io free, monthly, annual, one-time credit packs, and enterprise plans; USD · 2026-10-21 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free Plan2026-10-21 ↗ Free Free Free 3 free credits and 3 free downloads per month (1 credit = 1 image = 2 PDF pages). Monthly 100 Credits2026-10-21 ↗ USD 9.99/month — Monthly 100 credits/month (1 credit/image; unused monthly credits expire at month-end). Monthly 200 Credits2026-10-21 ↗ USD 12.99/month — Monthly 200 credits/month (1 credit/image; unused monthly credits expire at month-end). Monthly 500 Credits2026-10-21 ↗ USD 19.99/month — Monthly 500 credits/month (1 credit/image; unused monthly credits expire at month-end). Monthly 1,000 Credits2026-10-21 ↗ USD 24.99/month — Monthly 1,000 credits/month (1 credit/image; unused monthly credits expire at month-end). Annual 1,200 Credits2026-10-21 ↗ — USD 44.99/year Annual 1,200 credits/year (billed annually at USD 44.99/year). Annual 2,400 Credits2026-10-21 ↗ — USD 69.99/year Annual 2,400 credits/year (billed annually at USD 69.99/year). Annual 6,000 Credits2026-10-21 ↗ — USD 99.99/year Annual 6,000 credits/year (billed annually at USD 99.99/year). Annual 12,000 Credits2026-10-21 ↗ — USD 159.99/year Annual 12,000 credits/year (billed annually at USD 159.99/year). One-Time 30 Credits2026-10-21 ↗ USD 8.99 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 30 credits (1 credit/image). Rules [1] One-Time 50 Credits2026-10-21 ↗ USD 11.99 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 50 credits (1 credit/image). Rules [1] One-Time 200 Credits2026-10-21 ↗ USD 24.99 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 200 credits (1 credit/image). Rules [1] One-Time 500 Credits2026-10-21 ↗ USD 34.99 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 500 credits (1 credit/image). Rules [1] Enterprise2026-10-21 ↗ Contact sales Quoted Quoted Custom volume and API solutions via sales@pixelbin.io. 14 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. The official pricing page states "1 Credit = 1 Image = 2 PDF Pages" and lists the Free plan (3 free credits and 3 free downloads/month), four monthly subscriptions (100 / 200 / 500 / 1,000 credits/month), four annual subscriptions (1,200 / 2,400 / 6,000 / 12,000 credits/year), and four one-time credit packs valid for 1 year (30 / 50 / 200 / 500 credits). Cancellation, sources & verification recordSubscriptions auto-renew and can be cancelled anytime; the pricing page states that refunds are not provided due to AI costs, and one-time credit packs are valid for 1 year and non-refundable. WatermarkRemover.io official annual, monthly, and one-time credit pack pricing page ↗ · 2026-10-21 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | Free Adobe accounts receive daily complimentary generative credits with full-resolution 2048×2048 PNG exports | Anonymous visitors can process and download 3 full-resolution unwatermarked images for free, including free Remove Text / Remove Logo toggles |
| Cancellation & refunds | Self-serve cancellation in Adobe Account (monthly plans cancel anytime; annual billed-monthly plans subject to Adobe terms) | Subscriptions auto-renew and can be cancelled anytime; the pricing page states that refunds are not provided due to AI costs, and one-time credit packs are valid for 1 year and non-refundable. |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | Bottom toolbar clearly states daily free generation allowance and top-right Download exports without watermarks | Clearly discloses the 5000×5000 max resolution and free quota rules on the landing screen |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | Not verified | Not verified |
| Fixture findings | Removed all three signs and generated replacement background; new content may differ from the original scene. | Automatically handled text and logo overlays in this test; large opaque objects still need manual editing. |
| Original historical observation | Adobe Firefly's Generative Remove ('Powered by Photoshop') demonstrates deep scene understanding at full 2048×2048 resolution: it erases all 3 signs completely, organically places a potted succulent inside the wooden counter shelf, and rebuilds sharp book spines and hanging vines. | Designed specifically for blind watermark removal, WatermarkRemover.io automatically locates and erases text and logo overlays without manual brushing while preserving 43.75 dB unmasked background fidelity at full 2048×2048 resolution; for solid opaque objects or pedestrians, pair it with its Try Manual Edit brush mode. |
| Suitable uses · historical assessment | Designers and photographers who need Photoshop-grade generative retouching, native 2048px+ unwatermarked PNG exports, and commercial IP safety | Users who need one-click no-login removal of semi-transparent watermarks, corner logos, or date stamps at full 2048px+ resolution |
| Result & output evidence | No native output obtained; the preview does not establish final export quality. | |
| Delivery capabilities | ||
| Recorded export specifications | 2048×2048 (Full-Res Unwatermarked PNG) · Historical description; output not attached · Check watermark record No native output is attached; check the evidence for specification and watermark claims. | 2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test |
| Historical specification note · not an official maximum | 2048×2048 (Full-Res Unwatermarked PNG) | 2048 × 2048 (full-size unwatermarked PNG) |
| Watermark observation | None (100% watermark-free) | No watermark (zero brand badge) |
| Batch & API | Supports additive/subtractive brush selection, one-click Skin Cleanup, and version history | Provides REST API, Webhooks, and Batch Mode |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | Not verified | 2048 × 2048 |
| Attached file dimensions | Not verified | 2048 × 2048 · PNG |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Network-observed server wait: 11.8s · End-to-end reference: 13.2s | Network-observed server wait: 7.8s · End-to-end reference: 9.4s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-10-16 · anchor_inpaint_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) | 2026-10-17 · anchor_inpaint_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) |
| Repeated tests & reliability | No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded. | No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded. |
| Interaction experience | ||
| Account requirements | Account required in this test | No login in this test |
| Sign-in methods | Free Adobe account sign-in via Google, Apple, Facebook, or email | Usable immediately without login (3 free credits); also supports Pixelbin account sign-in |
| Manual adjustment | Manual erase / adjustment recorded in the historical flow | Manual erase / adjustment recorded in the historical flow |
| Interaction observations | Unified Firefly Image Editor ('Powered by Photoshop') integrates Retouch & Remove, Generative Fill, Upscale, and Remove Background in one clean workspace with zero popup ads or credit-card gates. | Runs one-click automatic detection without login, offers free Remove Text / Remove Logo refinement toggles (03_download.png), and delivers the full-size unwatermarked PNG via Download Image with zero pop-up gates. |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE) | Shopsense Retail Technologies Ltd. (Pixelbin.io / Reliance Retail) |
| Recorded origin | San Jose, California, USA | Mumbai, India |
| Domain history record | Founded 1982 (Creator of Photoshop and Adobe Firefly) | Launched 2021, core product in the Pixelbin visual AI suite |
| Background & reputation assessment | Official Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE) Firefly Generative Remove engine trained on licensed Adobe Stock with C2PA Content Credentials support. | Built and operated by Shopsense Retail Technologies Ltd. (Pixelbin.io visual AI platform under Reliance Retail, sibling to Erase.bg and Upscale.media) with SOC2, GDPR, and ISO certifications. |
| External reputation record | Not verified | Not verified |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | Uploaded for cloud processing | Uploaded for cloud processing |
| Third-party tracking record | Not verified | Not verified |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | Supports up to 100MB uploads without client pre-downscaling, delivering native 2048×2048 full-resolution unwatermarked PNGs. | Preserves full 2048×2048 resolution with zero client pre-downscaling, delivers results over encrypted delivery.pixelbin.io links, and expires temporary prediction URLs after 24 hours (1d). |
| Retention statement | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record | Claims deletion within 24 hours; deletion not independently verified |
| Evaluation basis | ||
| Pricing transparency | 28 / 35 Landing page accepts direct uploads up to 100MB (01_landing.png) and opens the unified Firefly Image Editor after free Adobe sign-in; bottom bar clearly indicates daily free generations (02_workspace.png) and exports a native 2048×2048 unwatermarked PNG (Firefly.png, 03_download.png). | 31 / 35 Anonymous visitors can upload images up to 5000×5000 and export 3 full 2048×2048 unwatermarked PNGs for free without login (02_workspace.png, 03_download.png); batch processing and additional credits are clearly listed on the Pricing page. |
| Interaction restraint | 26 / 30 Unified Firefly Image Editor ('Powered by Photoshop') integrates Retouch & Remove, Generative Fill, Upscale, and Remove Background in one clean workspace with zero popup ads or credit-card gates. | 28 / 30 Runs one-click automatic detection without login, offers free Remove Text / Remove Logo refinement toggles (03_download.png), and delivers the full-size unwatermarked PNG via Download Image with zero pop-up gates. |
| Background & reputation | 20 / 20 Official Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE) Firefly Generative Remove engine trained on licensed Adobe Stock with C2PA Content Credentials support. | 19 / 20 Built and operated by Shopsense Retail Technologies Ltd. (Pixelbin.io visual AI platform under Reliance Retail, sibling to Erase.bg and Upscale.media) with SOC2, GDPR, and ISO certifications. |
| Engineering & privacy | 14 / 15 Supports up to 100MB uploads without client pre-downscaling, delivering native 2048×2048 full-resolution unwatermarked PNGs. | 13 / 15 Preserves full 2048×2048 resolution with zero client pre-downscaling, delivers results over encrypted delivery.pixelbin.io links, and expires temporary prediction URLs after 24 hours (1d). |
| Task quality | 57.8 / 65 Masked GT Reconstruction (26.8/30: structural PSNR=15.95dB · SSIM=0.5375 with strong semantic object synthesis) · Unmasked Fidelity (17.0/20: native 2048px output) · Texture Continuity (14.0/15: Photoshop-grade commercial finish on wood grain, book spines, and potted plants) | 41 / 65 Inpainted Region PSNR vs 2048px GT: 12.75 dB · Inpainted SSIM: 0.642 · Unmasked Background Preservation PSNR: 43.75 dB |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 Exports native 2048×2048 full-resolution unwatermarked PNG for free (20/20) | 19.5 / 20 Watermarked or blocked free export (0/8); Export spec: 2048 × 2048 (full-size unwatermarked PNG) |
| Processing speed | 11.5 / 15 Firefly Generative Remove cloud 2048×2048 3-zone inpainting completes in ~11.8s | 11 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 7.8s (API mode: cloud_auto_watermark_inpaint; end-to-end 9.4s shown for reference only, never penalized) |
