FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the most common questions about ReadyPixl — is it really free, who uses it, where your images go, and more.

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Is ReadyPixl really free?

Yes. The web version is free, forever. Not a free trial. Not "free for 30 days." Just free. Every tool, the full pipeline, batch processing — all free.

There are no ads. ReadyPixl is paid for by the optional one-time upgrades (Pro and the desktop app) and pay-per-use credits for the two AI tools.

Do I need an account?

No. You can use ReadyPixl right now without signing up.

If you don't sign up, you can do 10 downloads per day. If you sign up (takes 30 seconds, just needs your email), you can do 100 downloads per day — and your saved pipelines follow you between devices.

What's the difference between no account, free account, and the paid versions?

	No account	Free account	Pro ($29 launch / $49, one-time)	Desktop app ($49 launch / $89, one-time)
Downloads per day	10	100	Unlimited	Unlimited
Saved pipelines	On this device only	Synced across devices	Synced across devices	On your computer
Chrome extension (edit images on sites like ChatGPT or Gemini)	—	10 per day	Unlimited	—
Works without internet	After first load	After first load	After first load	Yes (7 days between license checks)
AI credits	Buy separately	Buy separately	Buy separately	Buy separately

Pro and the desktop app are one-time payments — no subscriptions, nothing renews. The desktop app has a 7-day free trial, no credit card.

Where do my images go when I use ReadyPixl?

They stay on your computer. In your browser, your images never get sent to our servers. Ever. All the editing happens on your device.

The one exception is the two paid AI tools (AI Background Removal and AI Upscale). Those call outside AI services, so using them does send the image out. They're clearly labeled and they cost credits to use (sign-in required). Everything else stays on your computer.

You can read the full privacy policy at readypixl.com/privacy.

Can I use the images I edit for business?

Yes. You own the images you start with, and you own the finished images. ReadyPixl is just a tool — we don't claim any rights to anything you put in or take out. Use the finished images for your print-on-demand shop, Etsy listings, client work, anywhere.

The one thing to remember: you need to have the rights to the original images in the first place. ReadyPixl doesn't give you permission to use images that aren't yours.

Is there a watermark on images from the free version?

No. Nothing is added to your images.

What kinds of image files does ReadyPixl accept?

You can drop in: PNG, JPEG, WebP, GIF, and SVG files. (For GIFs, the first frame is used — animation isn't preserved.)

You get back: PNG, JPEG, or WebP files (your choice).

HEIC (iPhone images), TIFF, PSD, and RAW camera files aren't supported. You'll need to save them as PNG or JPEG first. Most phones and computers can do this — on Mac, open in Preview and save as JPEG. On Windows, open in Photos and save as JPEG.

How many images can I run at once?

Hundreds usually work great. The sweet spot is about 50 to 500 images per batch. If you need to run 2,000 or more, it's easier to split them into smaller batches.

Single image files in the hundreds of megabytes can run into trouble — but for normal images, size isn't an issue.

Can I use ReadyPixl without internet?

The web version needs internet to load the page the first time. Once the page is loaded, the actual editing happens on your computer, so you could disconnect and still edit. But saving pipelines to your account needs internet.

The desktop app runs without internet once it's installed and activated. It re-checks your license online about once a week (it works offline for 7 days after the last check).

Does ReadyPixl work on my phone or tablet?

Kind of — you can open readypixl.com on a phone browser for small batches or to check results. But serious bulk work is much easier on a computer. We don't have a dedicated phone app.

How much do AI Background Removal and AI Upscale cost?

Both are paid tools that use credits:

AI Background Removal: 15 credits per image with Recraft AI (~1.5¢), 20 credits with Ideogram (~2¢)
AI Upscale: 10 credits per image (~1¢)

Credits are $1 per 1,000 credits ($5 = 5,000 credits). You need to sign in to use these. The web version also has a free Upscaler that runs on your own computer. The free tools handle most jobs without needing either one.

Do you have a public API?

Not yet. The Chrome extension uses our own internal APIs. A public API for developers and ecom teams is on the plan for later.

Is there a team plan?

Not yet. If you want shared pipelines and team billing, let us know — the more people who ask for it, the faster we build it.

What's QuickPixl?

ReadyPixl's sister tool. It's a template engine — you build a template with slots for text and images, then feed it a spreadsheet of data and it spits out thousands of finished designs automatically. ReadyPixl edits images you already have. QuickPixl creates new ones from templates. QuickPixl comes out after ReadyPixl is rock solid.

How do I report a bug or ask for a new feature?

Post it on the feedback board at feedback.readypixl.com (sign in with your ReadyPixl account). Search first — if someone already asked, vote for it. The more you tell us, the better: what you were trying to do, what you expected, and what actually happened. Screenshots help a lot. You can also email contact@readypixl.com.

Still have a question?

Try the search box at the top of the help center. If you can't find an answer, ask on feedback.readypixl.com or email contact@readypixl.com — we read every message.