Cleanup.pictures
Web inpainting tool that removes objects, people, text and defects from photos by brushing over them.
Cleanup.pictures is a web tool that removes unwanted objects, people, text and defects from photos with AI inpainting. Cleanup.pictures is used by loading an image, brushing over the unwanted area and downloading the result. It is free with exports limited to 720p, and a paid Pro plan removes that limit.
Best for Photographers, estate agents and online sellers who need to erase distractions from a photo quickly without learning a full image editor.
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- Image EditingDeveloper API
- Platforms
- Web, API
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- Yes
- API
- Yes
- Made by
- Init ML
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What is Cleanup.pictures?
Cleanup.pictures is a web application for retouching photos with AI inpainting. You load an image, paint over the element you want gone, and the algorithm reconstructs what would plausibly lie behind it. The same brush deals with people, stray objects, text, logos, date stamps, cracks in old prints, blemishes and wrinkles. The site presents it for photographers tidying client pictures, agencies producing visuals, estate agents depersonalising room photos and online shops preparing product shots. The free version accepts images of any size but limits exports to 720p; the Pro subscription lifts the size limit and adds a higher-quality refiner, and a trial lets you test HD output first. Each subscription covers one user and works on mobile and desktop. An inpainting API with documentation and samples is offered to developers under usage-based pricing. The footer credits Init ML, and the site points to ClipDrop for background removal.
Key Features
Brush-Based Removal
Deletes whatever you paint over and fills the area with matching content, without needing a reference area to clone from.
Text and Logo Removal
Clears captions, date stamps, logos and watermarks from an image.
Portrait Touch-Ups
Removes blemishes and wrinkles from a face using the same brush.
Photo Repair
Takes out cracks and other damage from scanned photographs.
High-Resolution Export
Lets Pro subscribers process and download pictures with no size cap and a quality refiner.
Inpainting API
Makes the same technology callable from environments such as Node.js, SwiftUI and Kotlin.
How Cleanup.pictures works
Load a picture
Drag an image into the page or pick a file.
Brush over what should go
Cover the object fully, including its shadow; the site advises painting slightly beyond its edges.
Download the result
The area is rebuilt within seconds and the cleaned image can be saved.
Use Cases
- Clearing Tourists from Travel Photos
- Erase bystanders from a holiday shot before printing it.
- Property Listings
- Take personal items and clutter out of interior photos.
- Product Images
- Remove distracting elements so a product stands alone in the frame.
- Profile Pictures
- Clean up skin marks and background distractions in a portrait.
- Removing Date Stamps
- Wipe a camera time stamp from an older photo.
Things to know
- Free exports are capped
- Without a subscription, downloads are limited to 720p whatever the size of the original.
- Refunds are limited
- Refunds are reserved for rare cases such as technical problems: in full if the subscription is under 14 days old, pro-rated after that.
- Watermarks and copyright
- The site warns that watermarks usually signal restricted rights and should only be removed from images you hold a license for.
- Single-user license
- One subscription cannot be shared between several people.
FAQs
What is Cleanup.pictures?
Cleanup.pictures is a web app that uses AI inpainting to remove unwanted objects, people, text and defects from photos.
What is Cleanup.pictures used for?
Cleanup.pictures is used to erase things such as bystanders, clutter, watermarks, date stamps, cracks and blemishes from a picture and fill in the background behind them.
Is Cleanup.pictures free?
Yes. Cleanup.pictures is free for unlimited images, with exports limited to 720p. Higher resolutions require the Pro subscription.
How much does Cleanup.pictures cost?
A trial lets you test HD quality for free.
Does Cleanup.pictures have an API?
Yes. Cleanup.pictures offers an inpainting API with documentation, a live demo and code samples, charged on usage with its own pricing.
What image sizes can Cleanup.pictures handle?
Cleanup.pictures lets you import a picture of any size. The free version exports at 720p, and the Pro version has no size limit.
How many people can share a Cleanup.pictures subscription?
One. Each Cleanup.pictures subscription is individual and limited to a single user, and it works on both mobile and desktop.
Does Cleanup.pictures remove backgrounds?
No, not directly. For background removal, Cleanup.pictures refers users to ClipDrop.
Who it's for
- Photographers
- Creative agencies
- Real estate agents
- E-commerce sellers
- Developers
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