HD Background Removal

Using HD Background Removal is recommended when you want to remove the background of a high-resolution image (≥ 4K) where the main subject only occupies a smaller area of that image.

To enable the feature, add this HTTP header to your API call: pr-hd-background-removal: auto

HD Background Removal is currently meant to be used with human subjects.

We don't recommend using the feature with non-human subjects, because the cutout might be of a lower quality.

Here's an example of what HD Background Removal can achieve:

Notice how, when HD Background Removal is enabled, the edges of the subject contain a higher amount of details (especially around the hair and hands).

(original image)

(without HD Background Removal)

(with HD Background Removal)

If you want to give it a try, here's the code to reproduce the example above:

curl --location 'https://image-api.photoroom.com/v2/edit' \
  --header 'x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY' \
  --form imageFile=@/absolute/path/to/image.jpg \
  --form referenceBox=originalImage \
  --output result-hd-background-removal.png