Developer API

API Documentation

Access remove.sh tools programmatically via our REST API. Free, no authentication required, CORS enabled.

Base URL

https://api.remove.sh

All endpoints are relative to this base URL. HTTPS required.

Endpoints

GET /health Health check POST /remove Gemini Watermark Remover POST /tools/image-compress Image Compressor POST /tools/image-convert Image Format Converter POST /tools/image-resize Image Resizer POST /tools/exif-remove EXIF Data Remover GET /tools/what-is-my-ip What Is My IP GET /tools/ip-lookup IP Address Lookup

GET /health

Returns the current status of the API. Use this to verify the service is running before making other requests.

Response

Content-Type: application/json

JSON object with a status field.

Sample Response

{"status": "ok"}

Example

curl https://api.remove.sh/health

POST /remove

Remove the Gemini Nano Banana sparkle watermark from AI-generated images. Upload your PNG, JPG, or WebP file and get a clean image in seconds — no signup required.

Gemini Watermark Remover →

Parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
`file`	file	Required	Image file with a Gemini watermark (PNG, JPG, or WebP). Also accepts field name `image`.

Response

Content-Type: image/png

Clean PNG image with the watermark removed via reverse alpha blending.

Example

curl -X POST \
  -F "[email protected]" \
  https://api.remove.sh/remove \
  --output cleaned.png

POST /tools/image-compress

Reduce image file sizes by up to 80% with smart compression. Choose your quality level and output format. Perfect for web optimization.

Image Compressor →

Parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
`file`	file	Required	Image file to compress (PNG, JPG, or WebP). Also accepts field name `image`.
`quality`	integer	Optional	Compression quality level. Default: `80` Values: `0–100`
`format`	string	Optional	Output image format. Default: `jpg` Values: `jpg, png, webp`

Response

Content-Type: image/jpeg (varies by format)

Compressed image in the requested format.

Response Headers

x-original-size — Original file size in bytes

x-compressed-size — Compressed file size in bytes

Example

curl -X POST \
  -F "[email protected]" \
  -F "quality=60" \
  -F "format=webp" \
  https://api.remove.sh/tools/image-compress \
  --output compressed.webp

POST /tools/image-convert

Convert images between all major web formats: PNG, JPG, and WebP. Optimize for the web or ensure compatibility across platforms.

Image Format Converter →

Parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
`file`	file	Required	Image file to convert (PNG, JPG, or WebP). Also accepts field name `image`.
`format`	string	Required	Target output format. Values: `png, jpg, webp`
`quality`	integer	Optional	Quality for lossy formats (JPG, WebP). Values: `0–100`

Response

Content-Type: image/* (matches target format)

Image converted to the requested format.

Example

curl -X POST \
  -F "[email protected]" \
  -F "format=webp" \
  https://api.remove.sh/tools/image-convert \
  --output photo.webp

POST /tools/image-resize

Resize images to specific pixel dimensions. Maintain aspect ratio with Fit mode, crop to fill, or stretch to exact size.

Image Resizer →

Parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
`file`	file	Required	Image file to resize (PNG, JPG, or WebP). Also accepts field name `image`.
`width`	integer	Optional	Target width in pixels. Omit to auto-calculate from height.
`height`	integer	Optional	Target height in pixels. Omit to auto-calculate from width.
`mode`	string	Optional	How the image is fitted to the target dimensions. Default: `fit` Values: `fit, fill, stretch`

Response

Content-Type: image/png

Resized image as a PNG.

Response Headers

x-original-dimensions — Original image dimensions (e.g. 1920x1080)

x-new-dimensions — Dimensions after resize (e.g. 800x450)

Example

curl -X POST \
  -F "[email protected]" \
  -F "width=800" \
  -F "mode=fit" \
  https://api.remove.sh/tools/image-resize \
  --output resized.png

POST /tools/exif-remove

Remove EXIF metadata from images including GPS location, camera model, date taken, and other personal information. Protect your privacy before sharing photos online.

EXIF Data Remover →

Parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
`file`	file	Required	Image file to strip metadata from (PNG, JPG, or WebP). Also accepts field name `image`.

Response

Content-Type: image/* (preserves original format)

Image with all EXIF metadata (GPS, camera, date, etc.) removed. Original format is preserved.

Response Headers

x-original-size — Original file size in bytes

x-metadata-removed — Always "true" on success

Example

curl -X POST \
  -F "[email protected]" \
  https://api.remove.sh/tools/exif-remove \
  --output clean.jpg

GET /tools/what-is-my-ip

Instantly discover your public IP address along with detailed geolocation data including country, city, region, ISP, timezone, and more. See your approximate location on an interactive map. Databases are updated daily.

What Is My IP →

Response

Content-Type: application/json

Geolocation and network data for the requesting IP address. Uses GeoLite2 databases updated daily.

Sample Response

{
  "query": "101.190.80.155",
  "continent": "Oceania",
  "continentCode": "OC",
  "country": "Australia",
  "countryCode": "AU",
  "region": "NSW",
  "regionName": "New South Wales",
  "city": "Sydney",
  "zip": "2164",
  "lat": -33.8437,
  "lon": 150.9625,
  "timezone": "Australia/Sydney",
  "isp": "Telstra Limited",
  "as": "AS1221 Telstra Limited"
}

Example

curl https://api.remove.sh/tools/what-is-my-ip

GET /tools/ip-lookup

Enter any IPv4 or IPv6 address to get detailed geolocation data including country, city, region, ISP, timezone, and coordinates. View the location on an interactive map. Uses GeoLite2 databases updated daily.

IP Address Lookup →

Parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
`ip`	string	Required	IPv4 or IPv6 address to look up.

Response

Content-Type: application/json

Geolocation and network data for the specified IP address. Same response format as /tools/what-is-my-ip.

Sample Response

{
  "query": "8.8.8.8",
  "continent": "North America",
  "continentCode": "NA",
  "country": "United States",
  "countryCode": "US",
  "region": "CA",
  "regionName": "California",
  "city": "Los Angeles",
  "lat": 34.0544,
  "lon": -118.2441,
  "timezone": "America/Los_Angeles",
  "isp": "Google LLC",
  "as": "AS15169 Google LLC"
}

Example

curl "https://api.remove.sh/tools/ip-lookup?ip=8.8.8.8"

Rate Limits & Usage

Rate Limiting

60 requests per minute per IP address. Contact us for higher limits.

Authentication

No authentication required. The API is free and open for everyone.

CORS

CORS enabled for all origins. Call directly from browser applications.

Error Handling

Errors are returned as JSON with an appropriate HTTP status code.

Status	Meaning
`200`	Success — result returned in the response body.
`400`	Bad request — missing required field, unsupported format, or invalid parameters.
`413`	File too large — maximum upload size is 20 MB.
`429`	Rate limited — too many requests. Wait and retry.
`500`	Internal error — something went wrong processing the request.

Limits

Max upload size

20 MB

Per file, per request.

Supported formats

PNG JPG WebP

Image endpoints accept these formats as input.