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Video Background RemoverVideo Background Remover

FREERuns on your device
Runs on your deviceThe person is found on every frame in your browser. Swap the background or export a clean green screen.
Subject on every frameSubject mask · every frame
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Free · no daily limit · nothing is uploaded
Free · no daily limit · nothing is uploadedGo Pro
Free vs Pro

Free vs Pro Same Tool, More Power.

FeatureFreePro
Video lengthUp to 30 sUp to 10 min
ExportUp to 1080p (720p on phones)Up to 4K (720p on phones)
PNG frames—✓ ZIP of every frame
WatermarkNoneNone
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How it works

Remove a Video Background in Three Steps.

  1. Add a VideoDrop an MP4 or MOV with a person in it. It’s processed on your device.
  2. Pick a BackgroundGreen, blue, blur, a color, an image or transparent.
  3. ExportSave an MP4, a transparent WebM or a ZIP of PNG frames.
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About the tool

Remove the Background from Any Video, No Green Screen Needed

Video Background Remover finds the person in every frame and separates them from what’s behind. Replace the background with a color, a blur, an image or an AI-generated scene, or export a clean green screen for your editor.

It’s built for talking heads, UGC ads, reaction videos and product demos, the formats where a person speaks in front of the camera.

On your device

Your Video Stays on Your Device

The segmentation model runs in your browser. Frames are processed one after another and encoded with WebCodecs, so nothing is uploaded.

A clip takes roughly two to three times its own length on a recent laptop (a 30-second clip, about a minute to a minute and a half). Phones work for short clips, at 720p.

Use cases

One Person, Any Background.

01

Talking Head over B-Roll

Put yourself in front of product shots or AI scenes, like a news presenter, without a studio.

02

New AI Backgrounds

Generate a background in Creatide, then place the cut-out person on top for a scene you could never shoot.

03

Clean Green Screen

Export a solid green version and finish it in Premiere, CapCut, Final Cut or Resolve with their keyer.

04

Transparent Overlays

WebM with transparency drops straight onto websites and into editors that support alpha.

05

Blur a Messy Room

Keep the person sharp and blur everything behind them, like portrait mode for video.

06

Reaction Videos

Cut yourself out and sit on top of the video you’re reacting to.

Reference

Pick the Format Your Editor Reads.

Not every app understands transparent video. Here’s which export to use where.

FormatOpens inGood for
MP4 · green screenEvery editorKey it out in your editor; smallest file
WebM with alphaWebsites, Chrome, CapCut, DaVinci ResolveReal transparency, no keying needed
PNG frames · ZIPAfter Effects, Blender, any compositorHighest quality, large files
MP4 · new backgroundPosting straight awayBackground already replaced
Guide

Shoot for a Clean Cut-Out.

The model does the work, but how you shoot decides how good it looks.

  1. 01

    Light the Person, Not the Wall

    A clear difference between the person and the background gives the cleanest edge, even without a green screen.

  2. 02

    Avoid Colors That Match the Wall

    A beige shirt against a beige wall confuses any model. Contrast helps more than resolution.

  3. 03

    Keep the Whole Person in Frame

    Hands and hair that leave and re-enter the frame are the hardest part. A steady, medium shot works best.

  4. 04

    Match the Light of the New Background

    If the new background is warm sunset, pick footage lit warm, or use Color Match afterwards.

How it works

What Happens on Your Device.

The whole process runs in your browser, frame by frame, so nothing is uploaded.

  1. 01

    Find the Person

    A segmentation model looks at each frame and marks every pixel that belongs to a person.

  2. 02

    Smooth over Time

    Edges are compared with the frames before and after, so the outline doesn’t flicker.

  3. 03

    Refine the Edge

    Hair and soft edges get a thin blended border instead of a hard cut, set by Edge softness.

FAQ

Video Backgrounds, Answered.

How do I remove the background from a video without a green screen?

Add the video and choose a new background. The tool finds the person on every frame and replaces everything else, no green screen needed.

Is my video uploaded?

No. The model runs in your browser, and the video never leaves your device.

Can I get a transparent video?

Yes. Export WebM with alpha for websites and editors that support it, or PNG frames (Pro) for any compositor. iPhone and Safari don’t play transparent WebM.

Does it work with pets or products?

The tool is tuned for people. For a product or a pet in a photo, use Remove Image Background.

Why do the edges flicker?

Fast movement and colors close to the background are hard. Keep Steady the edges on and raise Edge softness a little.

How long can the video be?

Up to 30 seconds on the free plan, up to 10 minutes on Pro.

Will hair look natural?

With Keep hair detail on, edges are refined around hair and soft shapes. Very fine flyaway hair against a busy background may still blur slightly.

Can I put myself on an AI-generated background?

Yes. Generate the scene in Creatide, choose Image as the background here and pick it. Match the light with Color Match for a more natural result.

Is there a watermark?

No. Free exports have no watermark.

Can I keep the original sound?

Yes. The sound of your video is copied into the export unchanged, whichever background you choose. PNG frames are pictures only, so they have no sound.

Does it work on a phone?

Yes, on recent iPhones and Android phones, for short clips. Phones export at up to 720p to keep it quick.

Can I use it for UGC ads?

Yes. Cut out the creator, put them over product shots or an AI scene from Creatide, and add captions. It’s the fastest way to make a talking-head ad look produced.

What happens to my video after I close the page?

Nothing is stored. The video only ever existed in your browser’s memory, and it’s gone when you close the tab.

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