PhotoScissors review
A low-cost editor for flexible, credit-based background removal.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
PhotoScissors removes image backgrounds with neural-network processing and provides manual mask editing for foreground and background areas. It is designed for individuals, online sellers, and developers who need background-removal workflows across web, desktop, mobile, or API environments. Users can create transparent or colored backgrounds, replace them with images, and work with subjects such as hair and transparent objects.
Its pricing model suits occasional or variable-volume use. A free plan supports standard-definition downloads online. Paid online credits start with 10 Credits for $4.99 one-time, followed by 50 Credits for $9.99 and 200 Credits for $19.99; each credit equals one image, and the plans use pay-as-you-go credits. A 1,000 Credits plan is also available, while the Desktop Version includes unlimited offline image processing on Windows and macOS with a one-year license period. Credits are used for downloaded results and for desktop and iOS processing, so buyers should match the purchase size to their workflow.
The product’s strongest functional range comes from combining automatic removal with manual refinement, background replacement, color-based removal, and specialized handling for hair and transparent objects. Desktop users also get batch background removal, while developers can access background removal through an API for applications or websites. PhotoScissors fits buyers who want a low-cost, flexible tool with several access points and editing controls. It is less suitable for teams seeking a named integration ecosystem or for workflows that require all processing to happen in a single environment.
PhotoScissors pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Free plan plus one-time credit purchases
- Manual mask editing and hair handling
- Web, desktop, iOS, and API access
- Where it doesn't
- Credit usage applies to downloaded results
- Batch processing is limited to desktop
- Desktop and 1,000-credit pricing is not shown here
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