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| Object removal | 80/100 720×720 (No Watermark PNG) · Historical description; output not attached | 77/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Active task |
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Browse this task →| Criterion | Cleanup.pictures (Clipdrop / Jasper) Object removal 80/100 Seven-aspect task score Login-free brush editing is simple with upfront size disclosure; signs were removed cleanly, but free output is only 720px and HD needs Pro. Tested export 720×720 (No Watermark 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 | Cleanup.pictures web and cross-platform plans (Free / Pro / ClipDrop Pro / API); USD · 2026-10-21 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free2026-10-21 ↗ Free Free Free Unlimited images without login; export resolution limited to 720p (unwatermarked). Pro Monthly2026-10-21 ↗ USD 5/month — Monthly Unlimited images, unlimited resolution, and high-quality refiner across desktop and mobile (1 user). Pro Annual2026-10-21 ↗ — USD 36/year Annual Billed annually at USD 36/year (USD 3/month equivalent); unlimited images, unlimited resolution, and high-quality refiner. ClipDrop Pro (Cross-sell bundle card)2026-10-21 ↗ Monthly price not verified — Monthly Multi-tool suite including Cleanup, Remove background, Replace background, Uncrop, and Generative fill. Card only displays "11 starting from" and redirects to clipdrop.co/pricing; full monthly/annual checkout breakdown is not listed on this page. 5 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. The official pricing section and FAQ explicitly state Free (USD 0, unlimited images capped at 720p) and Cleanup Pro (USD 5/month or USD 36/year, equivalent to USD 3/month, with unlimited resolution and images). The page also displays a "ClipDrop Pro · 11 starting from" cross-sell card without full billing-period details on this page (see clipdrop.co for standalone ClipDrop pricing), so ClipDrop Pro is marked unverified with partial coverage. Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred. Cancellation, sources & verification recordManage, pause, or cancel anytime in the "manage subscription" section. Refunds after activation are granted only in rare cases such as technical difficulties or platform incompatibilities (full within 14 days, prorated thereafter). Cleanup.pictures official pricing 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 | Unlimited free no-login brushing and 720p watermark-free PNG exports | Anonymous visitors can process and download 3 full-resolution unwatermarked images for free, including free Remove Text / Remove Logo toggles |
| Cancellation & refunds | Manage, pause, or cancel anytime in the "manage subscription" section. Refunds after activation are granted only in rare cases such as technical difficulties or platform incompatibilities (full within 14 days, prorated thereafter). | 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 | Disclosed upfront upon file selection (comparing 720×720 SD vs 2048×2048 HD) | 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 signs promptly after brushing in this test; free output was reduced to 720px. | Automatically handled text and logo overlays in this test; large opaque objects still need manual editing. |
| Original historical observation | Cleanup.pictures’ signature release-to-erase workflow removes each sign in ~3.3s with clean background continuation; its only limitation is the upfront 720×720 SD resolution cap on the free tier. | 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 | Casual users who want frictionless, unlimited, release-to-erase cleanup for social/web images where 720p suffices | 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 | 720×720 (No Watermark 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 | 720×720 (No Watermark PNG) | 2048 × 2048 (full-size unwatermarked PNG) |
| Watermark observation | 100% Watermark-Free | No watermark (zero brand badge) |
| Batch & API | Supports iterative multi-stroke brushing and Clipdrop API integration | 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: 3.33s · End-to-end reference: 10s | 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 | No login in this test | No login in this test |
| Sign-in methods | No login required; Pro subscribers can sign in via Email/Google | 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 | Focused single-page canvas: drag-and-drop to upload, release mouse to erase, toggle original preview, and click Download for an unwatermarked 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 | Init ML / Clipdrop (Jasper AI Inc.) | Shopsense Retail Technologies Ltd. (Pixelbin.io / Reliance Retail) |
| Recorded origin | Paris, France / San Francisco, USA | Mumbai, India |
| Domain history record | 2021–Present | Launched 2021, core product in the Pixelbin visual AI suite |
| Background & reputation assessment | Built by Paris-based Init ML (the founding team behind Clipdrop, later acquired by Stability AI and Jasper AI). | 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 | Calls Google Cloud Functions (cleanup_proxy) to run LaMa/generative inpainting in 3.33s per stroke (10.0s total across 3 strokes). | 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 | 29 / 35 Immediately upon uploading the 2048×2048 original, an upfront resolution modal (04_sd_downscale_modal.png) transparently discloses that the free tier processes at 720×720 SD with free unwatermarked export while 2048×2048 HD requires Pro—zero post-interaction ambush. | 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 | 27 / 30 Focused single-page canvas: drag-and-drop to upload, release mouse to erase, toggle original preview, and click Download for an unwatermarked 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 Built by Paris-based Init ML (the founding team behind Clipdrop, later acquired by Stability AI and Jasper AI). | 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 Calls Google Cloud Functions (cleanup_proxy) to run LaMa/generative inpainting in 3.33s per stroke (10.0s total across 3 strokes). | 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 | 50 / 65 Occluded Region GT Restoration (23.5/30: structural PSNR=15.63dB · SSIM=0.4317) · Unmasked Preservation (15.5/20: unmasked_psnr=23.94dB, capped by 720px SD downscaling) · Texture Coherence & Zero Ghosting (11.0/15: all 3 signs 100% erased with clean edges) | 41 / 65 Inpainted Region PSNR vs 2048px GT: 12.75 dB · Inpainted SSIM: 0.642 · Unmasked Background Preservation PSNR: 43.75 dB |
| Deliverable specifications | 13 / 20 Free no-login 720×720 watermark-free PNG export (13/20) with upfront client pre-downscale disclosure | 19.5 / 20 Watermarked or blocked free export (0/8); Export spec: 2048 × 2048 (full-size unwatermarked PNG) |
| Processing speed | 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) | |
