> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.meigen.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Remove Background

> Create a transparent PNG cutout from one source image.

`POST https://www.meigen.ai/api/skills/remove-bg/run`

MCP: `remove_background`

Provide one image with a clearly visible subject. There are no optional creative fields. This removes the background; use AI Backgrounds to create a white or generated scene. One paid result, including the first request.

Use the [shared authentication, upload and recovery guide](/en/api-reference/skills/overview) before submitting. This workflow requires a MeiGen API key and purchased credits; no free attempts or daily credits apply.

## Parameters

| Field          | Contract                                                             |
| -------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `requestId`    | Required UUID for a new request; retain it for exact-input recovery. |
| `productImage` | Required prepared image URL. No prompt is needed.                    |

## Request example

```json theme={null}
{
  "requestId": "550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000",
  "productImage": "https://images.meigen.ai/uploads/product.png"
}
```

Save the body as `request.json`; replace example image URLs with actual images and use a fresh UUID for a new request.

```bash theme={null}
curl -sS 'https://www.meigen.ai/api/skills/remove-bg/run' \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $MEIGEN_API_TOKEN" \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --data-binary @request.json
```

## Result and recovery

Normally returns `success: true`, `imageUrl` and `charged` synchronously. Download the transparent PNG. After an interrupted submission, recover with `skill=remove-bg`; do not assume that a missing response means no charge.

```bash theme={null}
curl -sS 'https://www.meigen.ai/api/skills/status?skill=remove-bg&requestId=550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000' \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $MEIGEN_API_TOKEN"
```