The Best Free AI Background Removers Compared (2024)

The Best Free AI Background Removers Compared (2024)

Welcome back to another article! Today, we’ll be comparing free AI background removal tools. We’ll dive into Adobe Express, ClipDrop, Remove.bg, and Microsoft Designer. I’ll be opening up edited images to see how each service performs. Stick around until the end for a tutorial on removing third-party access to your information when you sign in using your email.

Adobe Express

We'll start with Adobe Express. Go to the site, click "Upload your photo," and choose a photo sourced from Unsplash. A huge plus: Adobe Express does not require sign-in, and it lets you download the HD version for free. Once the edit is complete, click "Download," name the image, and save it. Adobe may prompt you to sign in, but this isn't necessary.

ClipDrop

ClipDrop was created by Stability AI and acquired by Jasper, which integrates AI inside Figma. You'll need to sign in to use ClipDrop's free background removal. After signing in, upload the same photo and click "Remove Background." Note: the HD version requires a pro account, so we’ll use the standard definition version. I have a tutorial on bypassing the pro account requirement, but here we'll download the free version.

Remove.bg

Remove.bg was acquired by Canva and integrated into its toolset. Like ClipDrop, you need to sign in to use this service. Upload the photo as before. Despite being integrated into Canva, using Remove.bg directly can have advantages—like the ability to work on the entire image, not just what fits inside Canva’s default canvas. However, only the standard definition version is free, and you must buy credits for HD versions. Download the available standard definition version.

Microsoft Designer

Search for Microsoft Designer background removal, click through to the landing page, and then "Edit with AI." This will prompt you to log in with your Microsoft account. Upload your image. Microsoft Designer focuses on smooth path extractions for edges, often missing fine details like hair. Download the transparent background version.

Performance Comparison

Now, we’ll open the files in a photo editor to compare them.

1. ClipDrop: Not great with curly hair—it appears pixelated and feathers incorrectly.

2. Adobe Express: A hybrid approach keeps some hair detail and smooth paths, though it still needs fine-tuning.

3. Microsoft Designer: Produces smooth but sometimes overly simplified edges. Tends to lose fine details and offers a cut-out appearance.

4. Remove.bg: The low-res version is particularly bad, with visible feathering and pixelation issues.

Ranking:

1. Adobe Express - Best flexibility and HD version for free.
2. ClipDrop - Decent, but slightly behind Adobe Express.
3. Microsoft Designer - Simplistic results.
4. Remove.bg - Least impressive, especially without HD.

Removing Third-Party Access

Here’s how to revoke third-party access if, for example, you used a Google account. Go to security settings, find "Your connections to third-party apps and services," and click "See all connections." Select ClipDrop, scroll down, and click "Delete all connections." Confirm the action to remove ClipDrop's access to your data.

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Keywords

• AI Background Removal
• Adobe Express
• ClipDrop
• Remove.bg
• Microsoft Designer
• Unsplash
• HD Download
• Photo Editing
• Third-Party Access
• Google Account Security
• Free Tools Comparison

FAQ

Q1: Which AI background remover does not require a sign-in?
A1: Adobe Express does not require you to sign in to remove the background and allows free HD downloads.

Q2: How does ClipDrop compare to other tools?
A2: ClipDrop requires sign-in and only provides standard definition for free. It performs reasonably well but struggles with fine details in curly hair.

Q3: What is the main disadvantage of using Remove.bg?
A3: The main drawbacks are the requirement for sign-in and limited to low-resolution free downloads, making it less effective for detailed work.

Q4: How do I revoke access from a third-party app like ClipDrop?
A4: If using a Google account, go to your security settings, find ClipDrop under third-party apps, and select "Delete all connections" to revoke access.

Q5: Which tool provides the best quality for free?
A5: Adobe Express provides the best quality with free high-definition downloads, making it the top choice among the compared tools.