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Background Removal API

Try a background-removal API alternative online for free — on-device cutout, no keys, no quota, in your browser.

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Everything you need in Background Removal API

A page instead of a billed API

There is no URL to POST a file to. Segmentation runs in this tab with an ONNX model.

Crop, shadow, and sticker outline

Trim empty pixels, add padding, drop a soft or hard shadow, or wrap the subject in a white, black, or custom sticker stroke.

PNG or WebP with true alpha

Download a transparent PNG for compatibility, or WebP when you want a smaller file for the web.

100% browser-based

Your photos never leave your device. Cutouts run locally with ONNX models for private, free edits.

How It Works

A background-removal API is a server product. This page is a local tool you open when you want a PNG without integrating one.

  1. Upload your image. Drag and drop a JPG, PNG, or WebP file up to 10 MB, or click the upload zone to browse. Your original preview appears immediately on the right.
  2. Run local background removal. Click Make background transparent to run AI cutout in your browser. A loading indicator shows model download and processing progress on the first visit.
  3. Refine and download. Use the before/after slider to inspect edges, then crop to the subject, add padding, a drop shadow, or a sticker outline. Download a transparent PNG or WebP.

Jump back to the background removal api tool anytime to process another file.

Popular Use Cases

  • Pre-integration — See cutout quality before you pick a vendor.
  • Offline-ish laptops — Work after the model is cached, without posting images.
  • Legal reviews — Avoid sending stills to a third party.
  • Tiny teams — Export files without a cloud bill.

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  • Upscale Image — Increase resolution before or after exporting transparent PNGs.
  • Image Compressor — Shrink file size for web uploads and messaging apps.
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FAQ

Is this background removal api free?

Yes. No API key, usage plan, or invoice. The cutout runs in your browser and you download the file here.

Are my images uploaded to a server?

No. Nothing is posted to a removal API. Segmentation runs in this browser, so the original file stays on your device.

What file do I get from background removal api?

A PNG or WebP with alpha, downloaded from this page. There is no REST endpoint or SDK package to install.

Can I crop the cutout, add a shadow, or a sticker outline?

Yes. After the backdrop is gone, crop to the subject, add padding, apply a drop shadow, or add a white, black, or custom outline, then download.

Which image formats are supported?

Upload JPG, PNG, or WebP files up to 10 MB. Download a transparent PNG or WebP.

Why does the first run take longer?

The model downloads once into this browser and is cached. There is no remote GPU queue because work stays local.

Can I use the results commercially?

Yes. The PNG or WebP you download is yours. This page is not a billed API, so there is no usage-license tier.

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