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cleanup.pictures alternative: free, private, in-browser watermark removal

Looking for a cleanup.pictures alternative? Short version: ClearPix does the same core job — AI watermark removal — free, unlimited, and entirely in your browser, so your images are never uploaded. Below is the honest comparison, including where cleanup.pictures is genuinely the better choice.

cleanup.pictures vs ClearPix, at a glance

cleanup.picturesClearPix
PrivacyPrimarily server-side — images are uploaded for processingNever uploaded — everything runs locally in your browser
Free tierUnlimited brushing is genuinely freeUnlimited use, no sign-up
Resolution lockFree exports locked to 720pNo lock — output keeps the full original resolution
Export watermarkNone — the 720p lock is the paywallNone, ever

Try the difference right now. No sign-up, no upload — the tool below runs entirely on this page, on your own device.

0 bytes uploadedDetect model: ready offline OKInpaint model: ready offline OK

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PNG / JPG / WebP — processed locally, never uploaded · You can also paste an image (⌘V)

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How does in-browser watermark removal work?

ClearPix uses MI-GAN, an inpainting neural network from Picsart Research (ICCV 2023), compiled to ONNX and executed by ONNX Runtime Web. Automatic detection combines a text-detection model with visual heuristics; when you confirm the boxes (or paint your own mask), the model analyzes the surrounding texture and synthesizes what should be underneath — on your own GPU via WebGPU, or on your CPU via WebAssembly. The image data never travels over the network, which makes this the most private way to clean up your photos.

Tips for best results

  • Let auto-detect run first — dismiss any wrong boxes with one click, then Apply.
  • When brushing, cover the whole watermark, slightly overlapping its edges.
  • Use a smaller brush for thin text and a larger one for logos.
  • Run the remover twice over stubborn areas — each pass refines the fill.

Only process images you own or have explicit permission to modify. Removing a watermark does not change the copyright status of the underlying content.

When cleanup.pictures is the better choice

We would rather earn your trust than your click. Choose cleanup.pictures — or another dedicated tool — when:

  • You are casually erasing objects or people on a phone and 720p output is plenty — their brush interaction is the industry benchmark for a reason.
  • You need a hosted inpainting API inside your own product — the Clipdrop API ($9–299/month tiers) is a proven option.
  • You want a tool owned by an established company (now Jasper) with a long track record.

Facts & sources

Every claim about cleanup.pictures on this page comes from public sources, re-verified on the date shown. If something has changed, the source link is the authority.

ClaimSourceVerified
Free exports are limited to 720p resolution.cleanup.pictures2026-09-26
Pro unlocks full-resolution export at about $9/month.cleanup.pictures2026-09-26
Developer API access is billed separately via Clipdrop, $9–299/month tiers.clipdrop.co2026-09-26
The product changed hands from Clipdrop to Stability AI to Jasper.cleanup.pictures2026-09-26