A presenter, ready for a new setting
Separate a speaker from a busy room for tutorials, presentations or a branded backdrop. Inspect hair and hand edges before compositing.
Video Background Remover
Illustrative exampleAI-generated example scenes illustrate background choices. They are not processed results from your uploaded video.
One subject. A different scene.
Move the divider to explore transparent and solid-color compositions for presenters and products.
Give a product a cleaner backdrop
Explore a soft studio color for product storytelling. Keep the original proportions, and review laces, edges and shadows at the final display size.
AI-generated example scenes illustrate background choices. They are not processed results from your uploaded video.
Video background removal
Keep the subject. Rethink the background.
A video background remover separates a person or object from the scene behind it. Use the cutout over a solid color, a new setting or another video—or preserve transparency for a later edit. Start by choosing what the final clip needs to show.
Upload an MP4, MOV or WebM up to 2 GiB. Export transparent WebM or MOV, or choose a green, white or black background for MP4. Pricing depends on duration and resolution.
Plan your video background in three steps
Upload the source, let the background be removed, then check the result before you use it.
Choose a source video
Add an MP4, MOV or WebM up to 2 GiB. WebM and MP4 outputs accept clips up to 10 minutes; transparent MOV accepts up to 60 seconds.
Choose the intended background
Choose transparent WebM or MOV for editing, or select MP4 and a green, white or black background. Example scenes illustrate possible compositions.
Inspect the details that move
Check hair, hands and overlapping objects in the result. Review it at normal speed and against both light and dark backgrounds.
Transparent video needs more than a file extension
Choose transparent WebM for compatible browsers, transparent ProRes 4444 MOV for editing, or MP4 with a solid background.
| Format / codec | Typical use | Transparency considerations |
|---|---|---|
| MP4 / H.264 | Finished composition | Outputs the subject on a green, white or black background. H.264 MP4 does not preserve transparency. |
| WebM / VP8 + alpha | Compatible web playback | Transparent VP8 WebM. Check alpha playback in the target browser or editor. |
| MOV / ProRes 4444 | Editing handoff | Transparent ProRes 4444 MOV for editing apps. Clips can be up to 60 seconds and result files can be large. |
A checkerboard is a preview guide, not part of a transparent background.
What makes a cleaner background removal?
Source footage and the intended destination matter as much as the background you choose.
Give the subject a clear outline
Good lighting and a visible separation between subject and background make the boundary easier to inspect. Keep the original file to avoid unnecessary compression.
Check movement, not just a still
Hair, fast hands, motion blur and overlapping objects need particular attention. An acceptable paused frame can still flicker when played.
Plan for the final destination
Match the new scene's lighting and framing. For a transparent handoff, confirm alpha-channel support in both the export and the receiving editor or player.
Video background remover FAQs
Practical answers about changing backgrounds, transparent video and what this workspace currently supports.
How do I remove the background from a video?
Upload the clip, choose the output format and start background removal. Download transparent WebM or MOV, or an MP4 with your selected solid background.
Can I remove a video background without a green screen?
Yes. AI-assisted subject separation can work with an ordinary background. Chroma key instead removes a selected color and suits controlled green-screen footage. Complex hair, similar foreground and background colors, and motion blur may require corrections.
How do I change a video's background to an image or color?
Choose MP4 output and select green, white or black. To add a custom image, download transparent WebM or MOV and composite it in your video editor.
How do I make a video background transparent?
Create a subject cutout and export an alpha channel using a compatible codec and container. Ordinary H.264 MP4 exports do not preserve transparency. Alpha-enabled WebM or ProRes 4444 can suit particular workflows, but the receiving editor or browser must support the exact file. A checkerboard is only a preview guide.
How much does video background removal cost?
The price depends on video duration and resolution. One minute costs about 10 credits at 720p, 15 at 1080p, 29 at 2K or 38 at 4K. The server verifies metadata before charging. Failed tasks return their credits.
Which files can I upload?
MP4, MOV and WebM up to 2 GiB, with a short side up to 2160 pixels. WebM and MP4 outputs allow 10-minute clips; transparent MOV output allows 60 seconds.
Why do hair and moving edges need extra care?
Fine strands, soft edges and motion blur can blend foreground and background within the same pixels. Check for missing detail, halos and flicker across frames. A transparent cutout should be reviewed on different background colors, not only against the original scene.
Does removing a video background remove background noise?
No. Video background removal changes the picture. Traffic, fan noise, music and other unwanted sound require an audio editing or noise-reduction tool. The original audio track is kept unchanged in the result.
The practical guide
A practical guide to removing video backgrounds
Learn when to use subject separation or a green screen, how to review moving edges, and what a transparent video export actually needs.
Start with your source video
Upload a clip and download the subject on a transparent background.
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