What is ClipDrop?

ClipDrop is an advanced AI-powered visual editing and content creation tool developed by Stability AI, the team behind Stable Diffusion. It is designed to help creators, designers, marketers, and developers instantly manipulate images using cutting-edge computer vision and generative AI.

At its core, ClipDrop removes the complexity of traditional photo editing workflows. Instead of spending hours in tools like Photoshop, users can perform tasks such as background removal, object cleanup, image upscaling, relighting, and generative image creation in seconds—all powered by AI.

Key Features of ClipDrop

AI Background Removal

ClipDrop’s background removal tool is among the most accurate on the market. It can isolate complex subjects such as hair, transparent objects, and intricate edges with minimal artifacts—making it ideal for product images, portraits, and marketing visuals.

Cleanup (Object Removal)

The Cleanup feature allows users to remove unwanted objects, people, text, or imperfections from images. Unlike basic clone tools, ClipDrop intelligently reconstructs the background using AI context awareness.

Example: Remove photobombers from travel photos or eliminate logos and distractions from product shots.

Image Relighting

ClipDrop can change lighting conditions in an image after it’s taken. Users can add studio lighting, adjust shadows, or simulate natural light sources without reshooting.

This is especially valuable for:

• E-commerce photography

• Portrait retouching

• Social media visuals

Stable Diffusion Text-to-Image

Powered by Stable Diffusion, ClipDrop lets users generate high-quality images from text prompts. This feature is useful for concept art, marketing visuals, thumbnails, and creative experimentation.

Image Upscaling

The Image Upscaler increases image resolution while preserving details. It’s ideal for:

• Enlarging low-resolution images

• Preparing visuals for print

• Enhancing AI-generated images

Replace Background & Sky

Users can replace backgrounds entirely or modify skies using AI. This is useful for real estate photography, lifestyle branding, and digital ads.

ClipDrop API

Developers can integrate ClipDrop’s AI features—such as background removal, cleanup, and upscaling—directly into their own applications using the API.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Extremely fast and accurate AI image editing

• No advanced design skills required

• Powered by Stable Diffusion and Stability AI

• Available across web, desktop, mobile, and API

• Excellent for both creatives and developers

• Regular updates and feature improvements

Cons

• Free plan has usage limits and watermarks

• Less granular manual control than Photoshop

• Best features require a paid subscription

• Internet connection required for most tools

Use Cases and Target Users

Graphic Designers

Quickly remove backgrounds, clean images, generate concepts, and upscale assets without switching between multiple tools.

Content Creators & Influencers

Create polished visuals for YouTube thumbnails, Instagram posts, and ads in minutes.

E-commerce Sellers

Produce professional product photos, remove backgrounds, and relight images without expensive photo shoots.

Marketers & Advertisers

Generate campaign visuals, creatives, and mockups rapidly for A/B testing and ad production.

Developers & Startups

Use the ClipDrop API to embed AI-powered image editing features into apps, platforms, or SaaS products.

Photographers

Fix lighting issues, remove distractions, and enhance photos post-shoot with minimal effort.

Pricing and Plans

ClipDrop offers both free and paid plans:

Free Plan

• Limited daily usage

• Watermarked outputs

• Access to basic features

Pro Plan (Paid)

• Unlimited or higher usage limits

• No watermarks

• Full access to all tools

• Higher resolution outputs

• API credits included

Pricing is subscription-based (monthly or yearly), with discounts for annual billing. API usage is typically charged based on volume.