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Web App, API & Desktop — one tool, three ways

Background removal
for every workflow.

Unstage removes backgrounds instantly — in your browser, via API, or on your desktop. No watermark, production-ready output.

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One tool, three ways

Choose the integration that fits your workflow — browser, API, or native desktop.

Web App

Remove backgrounds directly in your browser. On-device processing, batch mode, or cloud — no install needed.

  • On-device & cloud processing
  • Batch mode for multiple images
  • No signup required
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API

Integrate background removal into your app with a single POST request. Fast, reliable, production-ready.

  • Simple REST endpoint
  • PNG output with alpha
  • Sub-second latency
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Desktop App

Native performance, fully offline. Drag and drop files from Finder or Explorer — no browser needed.

  • Works offline
  • Native file system integration
  • macOS, Windows, Linux
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For developers

Background removal API

Remove backgrounds from any image with a single POST request. Fast, reliable, production-ready.

curl example
curl -X POST https://unstage.app/api/remove-bg \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: image/png" \
  --data-binary @input.png \
  --output result.png
Sub-second latency
Average response time under 800ms for standard resolution images.
PNG with alpha
Returns full-resolution PNG with transparent background. Drop-in ready for production.
Secure
Images are processed and discarded immediately. Nothing is stored or logged.
99.9% uptime
Deployed on Cloudflare's edge network for global low-latency availability.
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Native app

Background removal on your desktop

Native performance, fully offline. Drag and drop from Finder or Explorer — no browser, no internet required.

Works offline
All processing happens locally using ONNX models. No internet connection needed after install.
Native performance
Built with Tauri. GPU-accelerated inference for instant results on any image size.
File system integration
Drag and drop files, watch folders, or use the CLI. Output goes right where you need it.
Lightweight
Under 30 MB installed. Minimal memory footprint — runs comfortably alongside your other tools.
Download for macOS Windows Linux

Requires macOS 12+, Windows 10+, or Ubuntu 22.04+

Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing for every use case.

Standard
$29/mo
For side projects & MVPs
  • 5,000 images/mo
  • 10 requests/sec
  • PNG with alpha output
  • Email support
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Pro
$79/mo
For production apps
  • 25,000 images/mo
  • 50 requests/sec
  • Priority support
  • Webhooks
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Enterprise
Custom
For teams at scale
  • Unlimited images
  • Custom rate limits
  • SLA guarantee
  • Dedicated support
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Private API
Custom
Self-hosted
  • Dockerized deployment
  • Your own infrastructure
  • No data leaves your network
  • Dedicated support
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Private by design
Processing happens in your browser. No images are uploaded to our servers.
Built for speed
WebGL-accelerated mask refinement returns full-resolution cutouts in seconds.
Pixel-true output
Soft edges, sub-pixel feathering, and 8-bit alpha — drop-in ready for production.
Free for personal use
No watermark, no signup. Pro plan unlocks batch and the API.