MICROSERVICE API

Background Remover API: High-Speed AI Cutouts (< 200ms)

Q: Does it return PNG with real transparency?

Yes. The API returns an RGBA PNG with true alpha transparency channel, perfect for overlaying onto colored backgrounds or product cards.

Q: Is there a file size limit?

Images up to 25MB and 4096x4096 pixels are supported out of the box.

Fast, production-ready background remover API for e-commerce, avatars, and graphics. Sub-200ms execution, clean alpha channels, fixed $0.005/image pricing.

Updated Oct 2026 • 4 min read • Verified Production Ready

Inference Cost

$0.005

per image processed

Execution Latency

< 180ms latency

Warm GPU cluster

Resolution / Quality

Up to 4K resolution

Lossless output

SDK Protocol

REST / OpenAI

cURL, Python, Node

Architectural Overview

Eliminating backgrounds from e-commerce product photos, portraits, and graphics is a cornerstone of automated asset pipelines. LumozAI provides a dedicated serverless microservice that outputs crisp, anti-aliased alpha transparency masks in under 200 milliseconds.

Pricing Breakdown & Benchmark

No monthly base subscriptions, no minimum commitments, and no idle cluster charges. Compare real production costs below:

Model / Task	LumozAI Price	Alternative Providers	Avg Latency	Recommended For
Lumoz Background Remover	$0.005 / run	$0.020 - $0.080	180ms	Bulk e-commerce & marketplace catalogs
remove.bg Enterprise	N/A	$0.070 / credit	400ms	Standalone manual app
Clipdrop API	N/A	$0.020 / credit	500ms	Consumer editor

Code Integration (REST, Python, Node.js)

Execute directly against our high-throughput gateway. Replace YOUR_LUMOZ_API_KEY with your free developer key.

curl -X POST "https://lumozai.com/services/run" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_LUMOZ_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "slug": "remove-background",
    "image_url": "https://example.com/sneakers.jpg",
    "output_format": "png"
  }'

import requests

url = "https://lumozai.com/services/run"
headers = {"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_LUMOZ_API_KEY"}
payload = {
    "slug": "remove-background",
    "image_url": "https://example.com/sneakers.jpg",
    "output_format": "png"
}

res = requests.post(url, json=payload, headers=headers).json()
print("Cutout PNG URL:", res.get("output_url"))

const res = await fetch("https://lumozai.com/services/run", {
  method: "POST",
  headers: { "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_LUMOZ_API_KEY", "Content-Type": "application/json" },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    slug: "remove-background",
    image_url: "https://example.com/sneakers.jpg",
    output_format: "png"
  })
});
const data = await res.json();
console.log("Isolated PNG:", data.output_url);