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Each product is scored independently per task edge; switch tasks below while keeping shared products selected| Task edge | photopea.com | Aiseesoft | Switch / compare |
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| Background removal | 93/100 2048 × 2048 (4.96 MB original RGBA PNG) · Historical description; output not attached | 84/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Active task |
| Image compression | 94/100 JPEG · Output attached | 87/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | |
| Image upscaling | Not tested in topic | 83/100 1024 × 1024 · PNG | Compare in task topic → |
| Object removal | Not tested in topic | 72/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Compare in task topic → |
| Image vectorization | 99/100 SVG · Output attached | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
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Browse this task →| Criterion | Photopea AI Background Remover Background removal 93/100 Seven-aspect task score Benchmark browser-native image suite powered by WebAssembly, delivering free signup-free 2048×2048 watermark-free transparent PNGs; watching a 30s rewarded ad unlocks exceptional curly hair matting precision (99.7% recall). Tested export 2048 × 2048 (4.96 MB original RGBA PNG) · Historical description; output not attached Historical test · 2026-11-03 | Aiseesoft Free Background Remover Online Background removal 84/100 Seven-aspect task score Free full-size export without login and manual touch-up keep access simple; fine hair still needs inspection. Tested export 2048 × 2048 · PNG Historical test · 2026-10-17 |
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| Pricing & rules | ||
| Pricing plans | Photopea Free and Premium pass structure · 2026-10-30 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free2026-10-30 ↗ Free Free Free 100% complete feature access, unlimited local client-side exports, 0.5 GB PeaDrive, ad-supported PSD/AI/XD/PDF editing, AI background removal, adjustment layers, bitmap vectorizer Premium Single User (30 Days)2026-10-30 ↗ EUR 8/month — Monthly Single user 30 days ad-free, 5 GB PeaDrive, 3,000 AI credits, 2x history steps No ads, one-time payment with no auto-renewal, reverts to free on expiry Premium Single User (365 Days)2026-10-30 ↗ — EUR 50/year Annual Single user 365 days ad-free (€4.17/mo equiv), 5 GB PeaDrive, 3,000 monthly AI credits Full-year ad-free experience, one-time payment without recurring billing 3 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. Free tier grants 100% feature access with ads; Premium passes are one-time non-recurring purchases (€8/30d, €15/90d, €50/365d) returning to free upon expiry. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms unverified Photopea Official Premium Pricing Modal ↗ · 2026-10-30 Capture 1 ↗ | This web background remover; excludes desktop software and stock subscriptions · 2026-10-20 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free web tool2026-10-20 ↗ Free Free Free Officially described as fully free; no paid tier listed No published count or maximum output size; this does not establish unlimited HD 1 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. No published count or maximum output size; this does not establish unlimited HD Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms follow official checkout and help policies. Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | Free users watch a single rewarded video ad to complete full-resolution AI export | Completely free anonymous single-image background removal at full native resolution |
| Cancellation & refunds | Not verified | Cancellation and refund terms follow official checkout and help policies. |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | Explicitly informs user of ad requirement upon clicking Remove BG | Zero hidden gates from landing to final download |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | Edge error MAD: 0.112 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 44.707 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.740% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.026% (Lower is better) | Edge error MAD: 0.1766 (Lower is better) · Global error SAD(k): 45.974 (Lower is better) · Foreground retention: 99.820% (Higher is better) · Background residue: 0.313% (Lower is better) |
| Fixture findings | Outstanding 2048px curly hair matting precision with 99.74% foreground recall and only 0.026% background leak, directly generating editable layer masks. | This test exported a full-size transparent image without login; inspect fine hair locally. |
| Original historical observation | Photopea exports full 2048×2048 transparent PNG client-side with outstanding hair preservation (fg_recall = 99.74%, bg_leak = 0.026%), generating an editable layer mask. | Aiseesoft Free Background Remover is a rare true zero-gate full-resolution tool: it exports a native 2048×2048 unwatermarked RGBA PNG without signup, achieving 99.82% foreground recall and 0.313% background leak (mad_band = 0.1766). |
| Suitable uses · historical assessment | Designers and power users needing free 2048×2048 watermark-free transparent PNG exports with advanced in-browser layer editing | Users seeking a 100% free, no-login, full 2048×2048 watermark-free transparent PNG cutout |
| Result & output evidence | No native output obtained; the preview does not establish final export quality. | |
| Delivery capabilities | ||
| Recorded export specifications | 2048 × 2048 (4.96 MB original RGBA 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 (4.96 MB original RGBA PNG) | 2048 × 2048 (Full native resolution unwatermarked RGBA PNG) |
| Watermark observation | Completely watermark-free | Watermark-free |
| Batch & API | Full keyboard shortcuts, PSD/AI import/export, action scripts, and blend modes | Single-image web tool; batch mode available via desktop app |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | Not verified | 2048 × 2048 |
| Attached file dimensions | Not verified | 2048 × 2048 · PNG |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Recorded local processing time: 15s · End-to-end reference: 50s | Network-observed server wait: 8.4s · End-to-end reference: 10.3s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-11-03 · anchor_bgremove_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) | 2026-10-17 · anchor_bgremove_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 | Completely usable without login | No login required; optional account sign-in in header |
| Manual adjustment | Not verified | Manual erase / adjustment recorded in the historical flow |
| Interaction observations | Not verified | No signup, no credit card, and no credit deduction required; includes an interactive Edit canvas for brush refinement and background replacement before full-res export. |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | Ivan Kutskir (Photopea) | Aiseesoft Studio |
| Recorded origin | Czech Republic | Established Multimedia Software Vendor (Founded 2008) |
| Domain history record | 2013–present | 2008–present (18+ years) |
| Background & reputation assessment | Not verified | Developed and operated by Aiseesoft Studio (founded in 2008, an 18-year multimedia software vendor). |
| External reputation record | Not verified | Not verified |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | On-device processing | Uploaded for cloud processing |
| Third-party tracking record | Google AdSense · Google Analytics | Not verified |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | Not verified | Zero client-side pre-downscale; processes the full 2048×2048 image via assets.aiseesoft.cloud and returns a native 2048×2048 RGBA PNG. |
| Retention statement | This flow runs locally; post-close deletion not independently verified | Claims deletion within 24 hours; deletion not independently verified |
| Evaluation basis | ||
| Pricing transparency | 33 / 35 100% fulfills its 'Free Background Remover Online' headline: anonymous guests can upload the 2048×2048 master and click Save Image to immediately receive the full 2048×2048 unwatermarked RGBA PNG with zero paywall popups (02_workspace.png, 03_download.png). | |
| Interaction restraint | 28 / 30 No signup, no credit card, and no credit deduction required; includes an interactive Edit canvas for brush refinement and background replacement before full-res export. | |
| Background & reputation | 18.5 / 20 Developed and operated by Aiseesoft Studio (founded in 2008, an 18-year multimedia software vendor). | |
| Engineering & privacy | 12.5 / 15 Zero client-side pre-downscale; processes the full 2048×2048 image via assets.aiseesoft.cloud and returns a native 2048×2048 RGBA PNG. | |
| Task quality | 58.5 / 65 Transition band error mad_band=0.112 · Global SAD(k)=44.707 · Foreground recall 99.74% / Background leak 0.026% | 49.5 / 65 High subject completeness (fg_recall = 99.82%) and low background leak (0.313%) with transition-band mad_band = 0.1766 and SAD(k) = 45.974; outer hair edges are clean with slight inward trimming on ultra-fine flyaways (49.5/65). |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 True Alpha channel (8/8); Max deliverable spec: 2048 × 2048 (4.96 MB original RGBA PNG) | 19.5 / 20 Delivers a full 2048×2048 (4.19 MP) 8-bit Alpha RGBA PNG with zero resolution loss or watermark (19.5/20). |
| Processing speed | 13 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 15s (API mode: client_wasm_neural_matting; network upload 0s / end-to-end 50s shown for reference only, never penalized) | |
