About Backgroundthing
Simple, quality image background removal powered by AI
Our Mission
Backgroundthing was created with a simple goal: to make professional-grade background removal accessible to everyone. We believe that powerful creative tools should be simple to use and affordable for all.
For just $9/month, we offer unlimited background removals with enterprise-grade quality, making it possible for creators, businesses, and individuals to achieve professional results without the complexity or cost of traditional solutions.
Built by Prettyproducts
Backgroundthing is created by Prettyproducts, a technology company founded in 2023 with the mission of empowering creativity through design and technology. We build tools that make creative work easier and more accessible.
Our team brings together expertise in AI, product development, and enterprise solutions to deliver tools that are both powerful and easy to use.
About the Founder
Keith Vertrees is an experienced CTO/CPO and strategist with over 15 years of experience helping businesses scale AI solutions and build efficient teams. His background includes:
- Building and leading product, design, and engineering teams for Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups
- Developing AI-powered solutions that delivered significant business impact
- Creating scalable data infrastructure and analytics systems
- Guiding companies through digital transformation and growth phases
Through Prettyproducts, Keith aims to make powerful creative tools accessible to everyone who wants to build cool stuff and do creative work.