Cleanup.pictures

Cleanup.pictures is a free browser tool that removes objects, people, text, and defects from photos with a single brush stroke.

Overview

Cleanup.pictures focuses on one job and does it extremely well: generative inpainting. You brush over anything unwanted — photobombers, wires, watermarks, blemishes — and the AI reconstructs the background convincingly in about a second. The tool runs entirely in the browser with no signup, and recent versions run the model on-device for instant results and privacy.

Built by the team behind Clipdrop, it handles high-resolution images on the Pro plan and works well on product photography, real estate shots, and family photos alike. The interface is deliberately minimal: upload, brush, download — making it one of the fastest paths from a cluttered photo to a clean one.

The tool’s quality comes from purpose-trained inpainting models that understand common photographic contexts — skies, walls, foliage, skin — and reconstruct them plausibly instead of blurring brush strokes. Edge cases like reflections and shadows are handled with surprising consistency.

Key Features

• One-brush object, people, and text removal with realistic fill
• Runs in the browser with no account required
• On-device processing for speed and privacy in the free version
• High-resolution export on the Pro plan
• Handles reflections, blemishes, watermarks, and background defects
• Works on mobile browsers as well as desktop
• API access through Clipdrop’s developer platform
• Context-aware reconstruction for skies, walls, and foliage
• Sensible handling of reflections and shadows near removed objects

Pricing

Cleanup.pictures is free for standard resolution and basic use. A Pro subscription unlocks HD export, larger image support, and priority processing; developer access is available through the Clipdrop API with usage-based pricing. Pro subscriptions are inexpensive relative to desktop alternatives, which makes the tool easy to justify for occasional but important fixes.

Who Is It For

The tool is ideal for online sellers, real estate agents, and social media managers who need clean product and property photos quickly.

It also suits casual users retouching personal photos without learning Photoshop.

Amateur photographers also keep it bookmarked for quick fixes on personal photos before sharing them online.

FAQ

Is Cleanup.pictures free to use?

Yes, the core object-removal tool is free at standard resolution; Pro adds HD export and advanced limits for a monthly fee.

Does Cleanup.pictures offer an API?

Yes — the same inpainting technology is exposed through the Clipdrop API, which also covers background removal and upscaling.

How does it compare to Photoshop’s Generative Fill?

Cleanup.pictures is far faster and free for quick fixes, while Photoshop offers more control, layers, and editing context for complex retouching jobs.

What image formats does Cleanup.pictures support?

The tool accepts standard formats including JPEG and PNG, processes them in the browser, and returns downloads in the same format with the unwanted elements removed.