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Pixlr: cost, fit and limits
Pixlr is an online photo editor and AI image tool made by Pixlr Pte. Ltd. that sells ad-free Plus, Premium and Ultra subscriptions with AI credits for image, video and audio generation and editing on the web and mobile.
What to know first
Pixlr sells three paid tiers with monthly or yearly billing and a 20 percent saving on yearly. Plus is €2.49 monthly or €1.99 billed yearly, Premium €9.99 or €7.99, and Ultra from €24.99 or from €19.99. The pricing text we read describes AI edits, generation and credit allowances. It does not name background removal as a feature and does not describe a free tier.
Pixlr at a glance
| Maker | Pixlr Pte. Ltd., Singapore |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes |
| Entry price | 2.49 euros per month |
| API access | No |
| Category | Best AI Background Removers in 2026, rank 6 of 10 |
| Website | pixlr.com |
Who Pixlr is best for
Casual editors who dislike ads
Plus at €1.99 billed yearly removes ads and adds limited AI credits, which is a cheap upgrade for someone who edits a few photos a month.
Hobbyists who want AI generation
Ultra lists unlimited fast image generations and access to all image, video and audio models, which fits someone exploring generation rather than cutouts.
Cross-device editors
Premium lists full access to premium features across platforms, so one subscription covers the web editor and other Pixlr apps.
Pixlr plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Plus | €2.49 per month; €1.99 per month billed yearly | Ad-free editing with the basics and AI credits in limited amounts. This is the cheapest paid tier on the page, aimed at people who mainly want ads gone. |
| Premium | €9.99 per month; €7.99 per month billed yearly | Full premium features across platforms, about 80 fast AI edits and about 4 fast AI videos. |
| Ultra | From €24.99 per month; from €19.99 per month billed yearly | Everything in Premium, unlimited free fast image generations and access to all image, video and audio models. |
Checked October 2026.
What Pixlr does
- AI image generation and editing
- The pricing page names AI edits and generations as the headline benefit of paid plans, counted against credit allowances per tier. The pricing page names AI edits and generations as the headline benefit of paid plans, counted against credit allowances that differ by tier.
- Ad-free editing
- Every paid plan removes ads, and Plus exists mainly for that, with AI credits kept low. Every paid plan removes ads, and Plus exists mainly for that, with AI credits kept low, so it suits light editing only.
- Credit allowances by tier
- Premium lists about 80 fast AI edits and about 4 fast AI videos, so the tier you pick sets how much AI work fits in a month.
- Model access on Ultra
- Ultra opens all image, video and audio models offered, plus unlimited fast image generations at no extra credit cost. Ultra opens all image, video and audio models the vendor offers, plus unlimited fast image generations that draw no extra credits.
- Unlimited saves on Premium
- Premium lists unlimited saves, which helps users who iterate on many projects and do not want to prune a project list. Premium lists unlimited saves, which helps users who iterate on many projects and do not want to prune an old project list.
How Pixlr handles your data
Pixlr's privacy policy says account data is deleted within 30 days of account closure. Its training statement covers Google Workspace data only, and the pages we read do not say whether uploaded images are used to train models or how long image uploads are retained. No hosting region or certification is stated. The privacy policy mentions Google Workspace APIs, which applies to sign-in and related features. The vendor's policy was not checked for background removal specifically, because the pages we read do not describe that feature.
Where Pixlr falls short in practice
- Background removal is not described. The pricing text names AI edits and generation but never lists a background remover, so verify the cutout tool and its credit cost in a trial before buying.
- No free tier in the text. The fetched pricing text shows only paid tiers, so a free trial path cannot be confirmed from it, and monthly billing costs more than yearly on every plan.
- No API listed. No API appears on the pages we read, so a store that wants to automate cutouts from a pipeline cannot count on this vendor for it.
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Pixlr: common questions
How much is Pixlr Plus?
Plus is €2.49 per month billed monthly or €1.99 per month billed yearly, according to the pricing page. It is ad-free with the basics and limited AI credits. Premium is €9.99 monthly or €7.99 yearly, and Ultra starts at €24.99 monthly.
Does Pixlr offer a free plan?
The pricing text we fetched describes only paid tiers and does not mention a free plan. Pixlr may offer one, but this page cannot confirm it. Check the live pricing page for the current free allowance and its limits. Pixlr may offer one, but this page cannot confirm it. Check the live pricing page for the current free allowance and any limits on exports.
Does Pixlr have a background remover?
The pricing and privacy pages we read do not name a background remover, so this page makes no claim about it. Open the editor and test a cutout on a hard image, then check which plan and how many AI credits it uses.
What does Pixlr Premium include?
Premium lists full access to premium features across platforms, about 80 fast AI edits and about 4 fast AI videos each month, at €9.99 monthly or €7.99 billed yearly. Ultra adds unlimited fast image generations and access to all image, video and audio models.
Does Pixlr use my images to train AI?
The privacy policy's training statement covers Google Workspace data only, and we found no statement about uploaded images. Account data is deleted within 30 days of closure. For confidential photos, ask Pixlr in writing how uploads are handled. The privacy policy training statement covers Google Workspace data only, and we found nothing about uploaded images.