ProKnockOut

ProKnockout is a capable all-in-one photo editor if your primary need is fast, clean background removal and basic compositing. The one-click cutout works reliably on portraits, products, and pets, and the AI-powered tools like text-to-image and image expand are nice bonuses for a mobile-friendly app. It's noticeably faster than manual Photoshop masking for simple tasks. Where ProKnockout falls short is in depth. There's no layer masks, adjustment layers, or vector path support. The free tier limits output resolution, and batch processing is slow on desktop. If you're a graphic designer needing fine control, you'll hit a wall. Compared to Remove.bg, ProKnockout offers more editing tools (beauty, blur, collage) and native mobile apps, while Remove.bg focuses purely on removal with an API. For casual creators, ProKnockout is the better value; for developers needing bulk processing, skip it. In practice, we'd reach for this when editing photos on a phone or tablet for social media. For e-commerce product shots, it works but lacks the precision of dedicated tools like Pixelcut. The AI generation features are basic—don't expect DALL-E quality—but they're handy for quick social posts. The biggest caveat: no API, no integrations, no Linux support. If you need to automate background removal in a workflow, this isn't the tool. Also, the interface on desktop feels like a stretched mobile app—functional but not optimized. Bottom line: ProKnockout is a solid everyday tool for quick image edits. Best for mobile-first creators who need background removal plus basic retouching in one app. Pass if you need professional-grade edits, automation, or a free high-resolution tool.