Comparison

A HitPaw Watermark Remover alternative for photos and PDFs

AI Watermark Remover detects text and logo watermarks automatically and works on phones and computers. Your first removal is free, with no sign-up.

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In short

HitPaw offers online watermark removers for images and videos, and a desktop Watermark Remover for Windows and Mac. AI Watermark Remover is a web app for images and PDF pages that detects text and logo watermarks automatically. HitPaw covers video, while AI Watermark Remover sells a one-time credit pack with no subscription.

AI Watermark Remover vs HitPaw

	AI Watermark Remover	HitPaw
Free tier	First removal free. The Gemini watermark remover is free and runs in your browser.	Online: limited exports for images; video removal is preview only. Desktop free trial: previews, no video export, and 2 image exports in the Smooth or Edge Filling modes.
Sign-up to try	Not needed for the first removal. Sign-in is with Google.	Not stated on their site. The desktop free trial is a download.
Pricing model	One-time credit pack. No subscription. Credits never expire.	Online: weekly, monthly or yearly plans that auto-renew, with AI credits shared across HitPaw Online tools. Desktop: monthly or yearly licenses that auto-renew, or a one-time perpetual license.
Cheapest paid option	US$10 for 100 credits, paid once. 1 credit = 1 image or 1 PDF page.	As of September 2026, before tax: online plans from US$9.99 per week (300 AI credits). Desktop licenses at US$12.99 per month, US$25.99 per year, or US$39.99 once (perpetual).
Images	PNG, JPG, JPEG, WebP and HEIC, up to 5MB.	Online: JPG, JPEG, PNG and WEBP. Desktop: JPG, JPEG, PNG, BMP and TIFF.
Video and PDF	No video support. PDF watermark remover, page by page.	Video: MP4, MOV and AVI online; the desktop app handles static and moving watermarks. PDF: not stated on their site.
API and integrations	REST API and an MCP connector for AI assistants.	HitPaw's developer API and MCP server cover image and video enhancement. A watermark removal API is not listed in their API docs.
Platforms	Web app for phones and computers.	Online tools in the browser on Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. Desktop apps for Windows 11/10/8/7 (64-bit) and macOS 10.15 or later.

Checked on September 29, 2026 from HitPaw's own website. Prices and plans change, so check their site before you decide. AI Watermark Remover is not affiliated with HitPaw.

Choose AI Watermark Remover if

You want watermarks found for you in a web app. AI Watermark Remover detects text and logo watermarks automatically, with nothing to install.
You prefer a small one-time purchase. 100 credits cost US$10, never expire, and there is no subscription.
You need PDFs, HEIC photos or automation. AI Watermark Remover has a page-by-page PDF watermark remover, accepts HEIC, and offers a REST API and an MCP connector.

Choose HitPaw if

You need video watermark removal, including moving watermarks. HitPaw's desktop Watermark Remover lists support for static and moving watermarks.
You want a desktop app for Windows or Mac. HitPaw offers both, with a perpetual license option.
You use other HitPaw tools. HitPaw Online credits work across its online tools, such as its video and photo enhancers.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to install anything to use AI Watermark Remover?

No. AI Watermark Remover is a web app that works on phones and computers. Sign-in is with Google.

Does AI Watermark Remover need a subscription?

No. 100 credits cost US$10 as a one-time payment, and they never expire. As of September 2026, HitPaw sells weekly, monthly and yearly online plans, and monthly, yearly or perpetual licenses for its desktop Watermark Remover.

Can AI Watermark Remover remove moving watermarks from videos?

No. AI Watermark Remover does not support video. HitPaw's desktop Watermark Remover lists support for static and moving watermarks in videos.

Is it okay to remove a watermark from a photo I found online?

Only if you have the right to edit it. Use a watermark remover on images you own, created yourself, or have permission to edit. Removing a watermark from someone else's work without permission can infringe their copyright.