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PhotoScissors

Deep neural networks trained on millions of images automatically remove backgrounds – no manual selection or photo-editing expertise required.

3.5 Image Generation
3.5 Good 3.5
Genuine deep-learning technology, not just a rebranded manual tool Single-purpose scope – not useful if you need broader photo editing too
Reviewed by Challenging Voice Editorial · Updated Sep 2026 How we rate
PricingFree
Free planYes
CompanyPhotoScissors
PlatformsMac, Web, Windows
CategoryImage Generation
Last reviewedAug 2026
UpdatedSep 2026

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Overview

PhotoScissors uses deep neural networks, trained on millions of images, to autonomously extract objects and clear backgrounds from photos – the company is explicit about the underlying technology: “our algorithm, powered by deep neural networks, will automatically remove the background,” not a manual selection tool with a marketing label.

Autonomous extraction is what actually saves time over traditional background removal, which normally requires manually tracing an object’s edges or carefully adjusting a selection tool – especially difficult around fine detail like hair or fur. Training on millions of images gives the model broad enough exposure to handle a wide range of subjects and edge cases without requiring the user to have any photo-editing expertise or manually correct every selection.

PhotoScissors is a focused, single-purpose tool for background removal specifically, rather than a full photo-editing suite – if background removal is the actual task, that focus likely means a simpler, faster workflow than a general-purpose editor with a background-removal feature buried in a menu.

Key features

  • Deep neural network background removal
  • Trained on millions of images for broad subject coverage
  • Autonomous object extraction, no manual selection required
  • Single-purpose focus on background removal specifically
  • No photo-editing expertise needed

Screenshots & demo

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Pricing

PhotoScissors offers a free plan, with paid upgrades for higher limits and more features.

  • Pricing modelFreemium
  • Starting priceFree
  • Free planYes
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Is PhotoScissors expensive?

PhotoScissors has no advertised paid tier. Among the 150 priced tools we list in Image Generation, the median entry price is $10 a month.

65% of Image Generation tools in the directory offer a free tier, and this is one of them.

Compared against every priced listing in Image Generation, recalculated as the catalogue changes. Method and the full market breakdown are in our AI tool pricing study.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Genuine deep-learning technology, not just a rebranded manual tool
  • Handles fine detail (hair, fur) better than manual selection typically achieves
  • Focused single-purpose tool means a simpler workflow than a full editing suite

Cons

  • Single-purpose scope – not useful if you need broader photo editing too
  • Complex or low-contrast backgrounds may still need manual touch-up
  • Specific pricing tiers weren't detailed on the page reviewed

How it compares

ToolRatingFreeFromBest known for
PhotoScissors (this tool)3.5YesFreeDeep neural network background removal
BackgroundCut3.3No—100% automatic background detection and removal
AIEASE3.8Yes$9.99/moAI background removal for complex subjects (hair, fur, busy backgrounds)
FocoClipping3.4YesFreeAutomatic background removal

Alternatives to PhotoScissors

4 tools matched to PhotoScissors on what they do, their category and their price.

BackgroundCut

3.3

Instant, 100% automatic background removal handling hair and fur edges – bulk processing, Figma/WooCommerce/Chrome plugins, and an API, trusted by Shopify, Pinterest, and Lyft.

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PurePhotos

3.9

AI and computer-vision background removal service for professional photographers, with PSD export, FTP bulk upload and a public API, from $0.15 per image.

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Frequently asked questions

What is PhotoScissors?
PhotoScissors is an image generation tool. Deep neural networks trained on millions of images automatically remove backgrounds – no manual selection or photo-editing expertise required.
Is PhotoScissors free?
Yes, PhotoScissors offers a free plan. Paid plans unlock more features and higher usage limits.
What are the best PhotoScissors alternatives?
The closest matches in the directory are BackgroundCut, AIEASE, and FocoClipping, compared side by side above.

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