Rembg removes backgrounds from images through a command-line tool and software library.
Open source
24 alternativesGIMP Plugin
RemoveBG-GIMP is a plugin for removing image backgrounds through remove.bg, with separate files for GIMP 2.10 and GIMP 3.
About GIMP Plugin
RemoveBG-GIMP is a third-party plugin for the GIMP image editor that uses the remove.bg service to remove image backgrounds. It offers separate plugin files for GIMP 2.10 and GIMP 3, and preserves the original image size and source file during processing. The plugin requires a free remove.bg API key to operate, which users can obtain from the remove.bg API page. Users should note that the plugin uploads images to remove.bg, so it is not appropriate for confidential content. It is not an official remove.bg product, so users must comply with remove.bg's Terms of Service when using it.
Key features
- Uses remove.bg API for background removal
- Separate plugin files for GIMP 2.10 and GIMP 3
- Preserves original image size and source image file
- Saves remove.bg API key for subsequent uses
Best for: GIMP users who need to remove image backgrounds using the remove.bg service directly within the GIMP editor.
Good for
- Preserves original image size and source image file
- Compatible with both GIMP 2.10 and GIMP 3 versions
- Simple installation by placing file in GIMP's plugin directory
Watch out for
- Uploads images to remove.bg, so unsuitable for confidential content
- Requires a free remove.bg API key to function
- Not an official remove.bg plugin, requires adherence to remove.bg Terms of Service
GIMP Plugin at a glance
- Category
- Design & Creative › Image Creation & Editing
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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GIMP Plugin FAQ
How do I install the RemoveBG-GIMP plugin?
Place the correct version Python file for your GIMP version in GIMP's plugin directory, inside a folder with the same name as the file. On Linux, make the file executable and ensure the gimp-python package is installed.
Where can I get the API key required to use the plugin?
A free API key can be obtained at https://www.remove.bg/api.
Is RemoveBG-GIMP an official remove.bg plugin?
No, it is a third-party plugin, and users must follow remove.bg's Terms of Service when using it.
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