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PhotoRoom API

Photography / API Key Intermediate HTTPS
Varies by plan (check documentation)
87 Score
Grade A
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Overview

PhotoRoom API uses AI to remove backgrounds from product and portrait photos, producing clean PNG images with transparent backgrounds suitable for e-commerce and marketing. It is designed for high-volume batch processing and delivers professional-quality results without manual editing. Simply upload an image with your API key and receive a cutout in seconds.

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Beginner Tip

Upload images as multipart/form-data using the image_file field, and you will get back a PNG with the background removed. Use the background_color parameter to replace transparency with a solid color if your target platform does not support PNG transparency.

Available Data

image URLs in multiple sizes
photographer credit
image dimensions
download link
color data
Use case: Integrate remove background from images data into web and mobile applications

Example Response

JSON Response 
{
  "id": "Dwu85P9SOIk",
  "urls": {
    "full": "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-...",
    "regular": "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-...?w=1080",
    "thumb": "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-...?w=200"
  },
  "width": 4000,
  "height": 3000,
  "user": {
    "name": "John Doe",
    "username": "johndoe"
  }
}

Field Reference

result_b64 Base64-encoded PNG of the processed image with the background removed; decode this to get the image bytes.
foreground_top Y-coordinate of the top of the detected subject bounding box within the original image.
foreground_left X-coordinate of the left edge of the detected subject bounding box.
foreground_width Width in pixels of the bounding box around the detected subject.
foreground_height Height in pixels of the bounding box around the detected subject.

Implementation Example 

// ⚠️ Note: This URL may be a documentation page. Check official docs for actual API endpoint.
const url = "https://www.photoroom.com/api/";
// Replace headers or query params with the values required by this API.
const response = await fetch(url, {
  headers: {
  "X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
  }
});
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);

What Can You Build?

Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.

Common Errors & Troubleshooting

401 Unauthorized The x-api-key header is missing or the key has no remaining credits.
✓ Obtain your API key from your PhotoRoom dashboard at https://www.photoroom.com/api/ and ensure your account has available credits.
400 Bad Request - missing image The image_file field was not included in the multipart form data.
✓ Always include the image as a multipart field named image_file; sending a URL or JSON body will not work for this API.
Transparent edges or halos The background color is very similar to the subject, causing the AI to over-remove parts of the image.
✓ Use images with clear contrast between subject and background; slightly adjusting lighting or backdrop color before uploading often fixes this.

API Score Breakdown

🌐 Reachability 30/30
⚡ Speed 20/20
🔒 Security 15/15
🛠 Developer XP 12/20
✓ Reliability 10/15

Partially tested on Apr 5, 2026

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Technical Specifications

Auth API Key
HTTPS REQUIRED
CORS UNKNOWN
Category Photography
Difficulty Intermediate
Verified: 2026-04-04

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