Cleanup.pictures

Overview

Cleanup.pictures, developed by the Clipdrop team, is a web-based AI inpainting tool designed to remove unwanted objects, people, text, defects, and watermarks from any image in seconds. The product is built on an artificial intelligence model that goes beyond traditional clone-stamp tools found in desktop editors like Adobe Photoshop. Instead of copying neighboring pixels, the AI algorithm reconstructs the underlying content that was hidden behind the removed element. This capability enables natural-looking results without smears or streaks, even when the user paints over a larger area to cover shadows and reflections. The tool is available directly in the browser, requiring no installation and almost no learning curve.

The application is optimized for speed and accessibility. Users can click or drag and drop an image onto the page and immediately begin retouching. A brush tool lets them select the unwanted object, person, text, or defect, and the AI processes the masked region in a few seconds. The system handles images of any input size, while the free tier exports results at up to 720p resolution. A Pro subscription, available for $5 per month or $36 per year, unlocks unlimited export resolution and a high-quality refiner that further enhances output quality. Subscriptions are individual and work across mobile and desktop platforms. Additionally, the underlying inpainting engine is exposed through a documented REST API, providing high-availability access for developers who want to integrate the technology into their own applications, from Node.js to SwiftUI and Kotlin.

Use cases span a wide range of professional and personal workflows. Photographers rely on Cleanup.pictures to remove timestamps, tourists, or cracks from scanned photos, and to clean portrait images for client-ready profile pictures. Real estate agents use the tool to depersonalize and declutter property photos by removing personal belongings, clutter, or unwanted objects from rooms. E-commerce teams create clean product shots by erasing stray elements, text, or logos, and by refining product images for online stores and social media campaigns. Creative professionals can quickly remix stock photos by removing parts they want to replace, staying in the flow without switching to heavy software. The API makes it possible to automate image cleanup for bulk processing, such as cleaning up user-generated content or preparing images for catalogs.

Cleanup.pictures is part of the broader Clipdrop ecosystem, which offers complementary image editing tools including background removal, background replacement, uncrop, and generative fill. These features are available through Clipdrop Pro and can be combined with Cleanup's inpainting to achieve end-to-end image preparation in a single environment. The service offers a free tier for light use, a Pro subscription for professionals, and usage-based pricing for the API. With its AI-first approach, cross-platform subscription, and developer-friendly integration, Cleanup.pictures addresses the growing demand for intelligent, time-saving photo editing solutions that deliver professional results without complex desktop software.

Core capabilities

AI-Powered Inpainting

Uses artificial intelligence to remove unwanted objects, people, text, defects, and watermarks while reconstructing the background naturally.

Free to Start

Upload and edit any image for free with exports up to 720p; no installation or signup required.

High-Resolution Pro Export

Unlock unlimited image resolution and a high-quality refiner with a low-cost Pro subscription.

Intuitive Web Interface

Simple drag-and-drop and brush-based workflow that works in seconds without a steep learning curve.

Advanced Background Reconstruction

Unlike clone stamps, the AI guesses what was behind the masked area, preventing smears and lines.

Developer API

High-availability inpainting API with extensive documentation and samples for Node.js, SwiftUI, Kotlin, and other environments.

Cross-Platform Subscription

One subscription works on both mobile and desktop, with individual user access.

Clipdrop Ecosystem

Integrated with Clipdrop's background removal, replacement, uncrop, and generative fill tools for extended editing.

Versatile Use Cases

Handles photo retouching, object removal, text/watermark removal, real estate cleanup, and product image enhancement.

Use cases

Removing tourists or distracting people from vacation photos

Cleaning portrait images for professional profile pictures

Repairing cracks, blemishes, or wrinkles on scanned photographs

Removing watermarks, logos, timestamps, or text from images with explicit license

Decluttering and depersonalizing real estate photos

Producing clean product shots for e-commerce and social media

Automating image retouching through the inpainting API