Cleanup.pictures

What is Cleanup.pictures?

Cleanup.pictures is a browser-based AI photo editor that removes unwanted objects, people, text and defects by repainting the brushed area. It uses inpainting, a technique that predicts what should sit behind whatever you erase.

You upload an image, paint over the part you want gone and the result appears within seconds. The service is free to use at reduced resolution, and a low-cost Pro plan adds full-size exports and a higher quality refiner. The same model is available to developers as the Cleanup endpoint of the Clipdrop API.

The site was built by Init ML, the French start-up behind Clipdrop, and directories date its launch to late 2021. Clipdrop was bought by Stability AI in 2023, and Jasper announced its purchase of Clipdrop from Stability AI on 22 February 2024. The cleanup.pictures domain still works and links to Clipdrop Pro, but its footer has not been updated since 2022, so treat it as part of the Clipdrop product family under Jasper.

Key Features

Precise brush removal is the core of Cleanup.pictures: you mark an object, and the model fills the gap using surrounding pixels.

• Brush-based object removal: You paint over a person, object or defect, and the AI rebuilds the area behind it. The fill is generated from the surrounding pixels, so simple backgrounds such as sky, sand or walls usually look natural.
• Text and watermark removal: The tool can erase captions, logos, date stamps and watermarks from an image. This is handy for scanned photos with printed dates, although you should only remove marks from images you have the rights to edit.
• Retouching: Small blemishes, wrinkles and sensor spots can be brushed away in the same way as larger objects. Portrait and product photographers use it for quick fixes without opening a full desktop editor.
• High quality refiner: The Pro plan adds a refiner that the site describes as producing higher quality fills. It is aimed at larger edits where the standard result may show smudging or repeated texture.
• Unlimited resolution on Pro: Free exports are capped at 720p, while the paid plan removes the resolution limit. That makes Pro the practical choice for print, property listings or any image you plan to crop later.
• Cleanup API: Developers can call the same removal model through the Clipdrop API by sending an image and a black and white mask. The documentation lists a 16 megapixel ceiling, 30 MB files and 60 requests a minute.

Pros

Speed and simplicity are why people return to Cleanup.pictures, since a typical fix takes one brush stroke and a download.

• Very short learning curve: The whole workflow is upload, brush and download, with no layers or selection tools to learn. Beginners and busy sellers can fix a photo in under a minute without any training.
• Free tier is genuinely usable: The free plan allows unlimited images, with only the export resolution limited to 720p. That is enough for social posts, quick previews and testing whether the fill quality suits your photos.
• Low entry price: The official page lists Pro from $3, with $5 monthly or $36 yearly options shown. That is far cheaper than most full photo editing subscriptions for people who only need object removal.
• Works on any device: The editor runs in a mobile or desktop browser, so there is nothing to install. You can clean a photo on a phone at a viewing and finish the same job on a laptop.
• Developer route available: The Clipdrop Cleanup API exposes the same capability with clear limits and a credit system. New API users get 100 free credits, which lets a team test the model before committing.

Cons

Scope is the main catch with Cleanup.pictures, because it only removes and retouches, so most editing still happens in another app.

• Narrow feature set: The tool removes and retouches but does not crop, adjust colour or add text. You will still need another editor for most finishing work, unless you move to the wider Clipdrop suite.
• Free exports are small: The 720p cap on free downloads rules out print and large web banners. You can test quality for free, but most professional uses will require the paid plan.
• Complex scenes can smear: Large objects in front of detailed patterns, faces or text can leave blurred or repeated textures. Removing the object in several smaller strokes, or using the refiner, often improves the result.
• Dated branding and footer: The cleanup.pictures footer still shows a 2022 Init ML copyright, while Clipdrop has been owned by Jasper since 2024. It is not obvious which company handles support, billing and data for this domain.
• Cloud upload required: Every image is processed on remote servers rather than on your device. Avoid uploading confidential documents or photos of people who have not agreed, and read the privacy terms before using client images.

Who is Using Cleanup.pictures?

Property marketers, online sellers and photographers make up most of the use cases that the official site and directories describe.

• Estate agents: Agents remove clutter, personal photos and cars from property shots. The site specifically mentions depersonalising rooms before listings go live.
• Online sellers: E-commerce teams clean dust, tags and stray props from product photos. They get tidier catalogue images without booking a reshoot.
• Photographers: Amateur and professional photographers erase tourists, wires and sensor spots. Many use it as a fast first pass before final edits elsewhere.
• App developers: Developers add object removal to their own apps through the Clipdrop API. They send an image plus mask and receive a cleaned PNG back.

Pricing

Cleanup.pictures is freemium, with free 720p exports and a Pro plan from $3 (official site, October 2026).

The official page offers full refunds within 14 days and prorated refunds after that, whereas one directory reports a no-refunds policy, so the official terms should take priority.

Disclaimer: plan names and checkout prices can change after an ownership move, so confirm the amount at the payment step.

What Makes Cleanup.pictures Unique?

A single job done with almost no interface is the defining trait of Cleanup.pictures. There are no menus, layers or prompt boxes, just an upload area and a brush, which makes it quicker to use than general editors that bury object removal among dozens of tools.

The second difference is its link to Clipdrop. The same model powers a documented API, and users who outgrow simple removal can move to Clipdrop Pro for background removal, uncrop and generative fill without learning a new brand.

Compatibilities and Integrations

Any modern mobile or desktop browser can open the editor, and developers reach the same engine through the Clipdrop Cleanup API.

• Platforms: Web app on desktop and mobile browsers, with no install required.
• File formats: The API accepts JPG or PNG images with a PNG mask and returns a PNG of the same dimensions.
• API limits: Clipdrop documents a 16 megapixel maximum, 30 MB per file and 60 requests a minute per key.
• Wider suite: Clipdrop Pro bundles Cleanup with background removal, uncrop, relighting and generative fill.

Cleanup.pictures Tutorials

Removing an object takes about five steps and needs no account for a free 720p download.

1. Open cleanup.pictures in a desktop or mobile browser.
2. Drag in a photo or choose one from your device.
3. Adjust the brush size and paint over the object, text or blemish.
4. Let the model repaint the area, then brush again over any leftover marks.
5. Undo or compare with the original if the fill looks wrong.
6. Download the result, or upgrade to Pro for a full-resolution export.

How We Rated It

A 3.7 overall score reflects excellent ease of use and value, balanced against a narrow feature set and unclear ownership details on the site.

Summary

Cleanup.pictures suits anyone who needs to erase objects, text or blemishes quickly and does not want a full photo editor. The free tier handles small images, and the Pro plan is inexpensive for full resolution. Its main limitation is scope, since it does only one job, and the site’s ownership details look out of date after Jasper bought Clipdrop. We rate it well for value and simplicity but lower for flexibility and support. For the cleanest fills, remove large objects in several smaller strokes rather than one big pass.