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| Background removal | 80/100 2000 × 2000 · PNG | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
| Image compression | 88/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
| Image upscaling | 84/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
| Object removal | 77/100 2000 × 2000 · PNG | 77/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Active task |
| Image generation | 91/100 1024 × 1024 · PNG | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
| Photo restoration | 79/100 JPEG · Output attached | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
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Browse this task →| Criterion | Nero AI Object Remover Object removal 77/100 Seven-aspect task score Smart Brush cleanly selects and removes all three signs in one pass and exports a watermark-free 2000×2000 PNG for 2 free credits, though inputs above 2000px are auto-resized and async queue wait reached 71.3s. Tested export 2000 × 2000 · PNG Historical test · 2026-10-22 | 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 | Nero AI web plans (Free / Standard / Yearly promo / Business); USD · 2026-10-21 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free2026-10-21 ↗ Free Free Free 5 free guest runs without login; 10 one-time credits per registered account (max 1000×1000px upload, 5 images/batch; 2× costs 1 credit, 4× costs 2 credits). Standard Monthly (300 credits)2026-10-21 ↗ USD 21.95/month — Monthly 300 credits/month (promotional USD 21.95/month, regular USD 24.99/month); up to 4000×4000px upload, 30 images/batch, priority processing, and 8× upscaling. Standard Yearly (3,000 credits/yr)2026-10-21 ↗ — Annual price not verified Annual 3,000 credits/year; promotional banner displays USD 7.66/month equivalent. Public page displays only the 7.66 USD/month equivalent without showing the annual invoice total before login. Business2026-10-21 ↗ Contact sales Quoted Quoted Custom credits and pricing (up to 200 images/batch, highest priority, API processing, and dedicated server). 4 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. The official pricing page and credit table state that guests get 5 free runs and registered Free accounts receive 10 one-time Nero Credits (Standard/Photo/Anime 2× costs 1 credit/image, 4× costs 2 credits/image, paid-only 8× costs 4 credits/image). Standard monthly is USD 21.95/month promotional (regular USD 24.99/month, 300 credits/month). The yearly promo banner displays only "7.66 USD per month" (3,000 credits/year) without printing the annual invoice total before login, so the annual total is marked unverified. Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancel anytime by turning off auto-renewal in account settings (remaining credits expire at the end of the billing period); FAQ states refunds are not allowed once Nero Credits have been used. Nero AI official pricing, credit consumption table, and FAQ ↗ · 2026-10-21 Capture 1 ↗ | 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 | Each object removal run consumes 2 Nero Credits; inputs above 2000×2000 are auto-resized to 2000×2000 on the free tier (Pro supports 4000×4000) | Anonymous visitors can process and download 3 full-resolution unwatermarked images for free, including free Remove Text / Remove Logo toggles |
| Cancellation & refunds | Cancel anytime by turning off auto-renewal in account settings (remaining credits expire at the end of the billing period); FAQ states refunds are not allowed once Nero Credits have been used. | 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 | Discloses the 2000px resize rule and 2-credit cost before processing | 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 | All three plaques are 100% erased with natural wooden counter and bookshelf reconstruction (inpaint_psnr_db = 13.29 dB) and high unmasked fidelity (unmasked_psnr_db = 32.92 dB, SSIM = 0.9161) (53.0/65). | Automatically handled text and logo overlays in this test; large opaque objects still need manual editing. |
| Original historical observation | Smart Brush accurately snapped to all three signs and removed them cleanly with natural bookshelf and wood-grain reconstruction (inpaint_psnr_db = 13.29 dB, unmasked_psnr_db = 32.92 dB); main trade-offs are the free-tier 2000×2000 resize cap and a 71.3s async queue wait in this run. | 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 | Users with images up to 2000×2000 who want clean multi-region object/text removal and watermark-free PNG export | Users who need one-click no-login removal of semi-transparent watermarks, corner logos, or date stamps at full 2048px+ resolution |
| Result & output evidence | ||
| Delivery capabilities | ||
| Recorded export specifications | 2000 × 2000 · PNG · No watermark in test | 2048 × 2048 · PNG · No watermark in test |
| Historical specification note · not an official maximum | 2000×2000 (auto-resized from 2048×2048 under the free 2000px cap) | 2048 × 2048 (full-size unwatermarked PNG) |
| Watermark observation | Watermark-free (2000×2000 RGBA PNG native export) | No watermark (zero brand badge) |
| Batch & API | Supports Rectangle and Smart Brush selection, post-removal Refine, and commercial API (/ai-api) | Provides REST API, Webhooks, and Batch Mode |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | 2000 × 2000 | 2048 × 2048 |
| Attached file dimensions | 2000 × 2000 · PNG | 2048 × 2048 · PNG |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Network-observed server wait: 71.3s · End-to-end reference: 71.31s | Network-observed server wait: 7.8s · End-to-end reference: 9.4s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-10-22 · 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 | No login in this test | No login in this test |
| Sign-in methods | 5 free guest runs; signing in with Google or email grants 10 Nero Credits | 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 | Offers both Rectangle and Smart Brush selection tools; selecting all three signs with Smart Brush and clicking Remove provides a clean "Original PNG: 2000 × 2000 px" vs "AI Removed PNG: 2000 × 2000 px" split comparison and a one-click watermark-free Download button (02_result.png, 03_download.png). | 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 | Nero AG | Shopsense Retail Technologies Ltd. (Pixelbin.io / Reliance Retail) |
| Recorded origin | Karlsruhe, Germany | Mumbai, India |
| Domain history record | 1995–present | Launched 2021, core product in the Pixelbin visual AI suite |
| Background & reputation assessment | Official online AI object removal tool by Nero AG (Karlsruhe, Germany, founded 1995). | 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 | Executes multi-region inpainting via an asynchronous cloud task queue (POST /api/v2/task ImageRemover + GET /api/v2/task/status polling) with a single-sample server wait of 71.3s, returning a watermark-free 2000×2000 RGBA PNG (6,876,668 bytes). | 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 | 27 / 35 The landing page (01_landing.png) provides direct upload; after uploading the 2048×2048 test anchor, the workspace explicitly discloses that the free tier resizes inputs above 2000×2000 to 2000×2000 (Pro supports 4000×4000) and labels "2 Nero Credits will be used" beneath the Remove button alongside remaining credits in the header (02_workspace.png). | 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 | 25 / 30 Offers both Rectangle and Smart Brush selection tools; selecting all three signs with Smart Brush and clicking Remove provides a clean "Original PNG: 2000 × 2000 px" vs "AI Removed PNG: 2000 × 2000 px" split comparison and a one-click watermark-free Download button (02_result.png, 03_download.png). | 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 | 19 / 20 Official online AI object removal tool by Nero AG (Karlsruhe, Germany, founded 1995). | 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 | 12 / 15 Executes multi-region inpainting via an asynchronous cloud task queue (POST /api/v2/task ImageRemover + GET /api/v2/task/status polling) with a single-sample server wait of 71.3s, returning a watermark-free 2000×2000 RGBA PNG (6,876,668 bytes). | 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 | 53 / 65 Masked region reconstruction (21.5/30: inpaint_psnr_db = 13.29 dB, all 3 high-contrast signs 100% erased) · Unmasked fidelity (19.0/20: unmasked_psnr_db = 32.92 dB, SSIM = 0.9161, zero out-of-mask alteration) · Texture coherence (12.5/15: natural bookshelf spines, wooden counter, and hanging vines) (53.0/65) | 41 / 65 Inpainted Region PSNR vs 2048px GT: 12.75 dB · Inpainted SSIM: 0.642 · Unmasked Background Preservation PSNR: 43.75 dB |
| Deliverable specifications | 19 / 20 Watermark-free 2000×2000 PNG native export (8/8); capped by the free tier 2000×2000 input limit, downscaling the 2048×2048 master to 2000×2000 (95.37% pixel area retention; Pro supports 4000×4000) (11.0/12) | 19.5 / 20 Watermarked or blocked free export (0/8); Export spec: 2048 × 2048 (full-size unwatermarked PNG) |
| Processing speed | 3 / 15 2026-10-22 same-run single-sample network timing: ImageRemover core task (r9 POST /api/v2/task -> r41 GET /api/v2/task/status) server wait 71.3s (slow >20s) (3.0/15) | 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) |
