Browser-first privacy · local processing
Remove a background without uploading
ClearBG AI gives you a clear choice before processing: Browser processing keeps the original file on your device, while Server API processing uploads the selected file to the configured provider.
Keep the original file in your browser
Use the free browser route for local image previews and short video exports, then choose Server API only when provider processing is necessary.
Free local preview. The first image model download can be large, then the browser can reuse its cache.
Sign in with processing credits to build a batch queue and download each result.
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Check the edge before download
Review and download your images
Browser processing keeps the original image on your device. Server API processing uploads a JPG, PNG or BMP to the selected provider route. Start with a clear source image and inspect hair, glass, thin lines and low-contrast edges before using the result.
Compare original, transparent and custom backgrounds
Start with the kind of file you are preparing, then compare the three outcomes that matter: the source image, a transparent cutout and a ready-to-place custom background. For Use the free browser route for local image previews and short video exports, then choose Server API only when provider processing is necessary., the edge is the part worth checking.
Clean portrait cutouts for profiles and presentations
Review hair, shoulders and clothing edges before placing a portrait on a profile, slide or social layout.
Remove a person photo background
Soft profile color Prepare product photos for store listings
Check handles, packaging corners and light-colored products against both transparent and white previews.
Remove a product photo background
Catalog-ready color Keep fur and ears visible in pet cutouts
Use a contrasting preview background to inspect fur, whiskers and small gaps around the subject.
Remove a pet photo background
Warm pet backdrop Make food images easier to reuse
Separate a dish or ingredient from the original scene for menus, posts and recipe layouts.
Remove a food photo background
Menu-ready color Turn logo artwork into reusable transparent assets
Inspect letter edges, icons and thin marks before placing a logo on a new color or layout.
Remove a logo background
Brand color Prepare the file, then review the result
Every page starts from the same practical decision: what are you preparing, what edge needs checking, and where will the exported copy go next?
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Choose Browser processing before selecting the file.
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Upload a JPG, PNG or WebP, or a short MP4, MOV or WebM.
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Review the local result against transparent and solid backgrounds.
How to remove a background locally in your browser
Use the answer that matches the file you are preparing, then open the tool when you are ready to test it.
How to remove a background without uploading the original
Select Browser processing in the upload card. The browser reads the selected file locally, loads the required model assets, creates the preview and prepares the download without sending the original to ClearBG AI.
- Choose Browser processing before selecting the file.
- Upload a JPG, PNG or WebP, or a short MP4, MOV or WebM.
- Review the local result against transparent and solid backgrounds.
- Download the result while keeping the original in your own storage.
What works best in the browser?
Browser image removal is best for one image at a time and a clear subject. Browser video removal is designed for one visible person or an even green screen, short clips and transparent WebM output. Speed depends on the device and browser.
When does Server API processing upload a file?
Server API processing is the separate provider route. It uploads the selected image or video to ClearBG AI and its configured provider for delivery that the browser route may not support. The upload boundary and any future credit requirement are shown in the tool before processing.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers about formats, privacy, output and edge quality.
Does this background remover upload my photo?
It depends on the route you choose. Browser processing keeps the original file on your device; Server API processing uploads the selected file to ClearBG AI and its configured provider.
Can I remove a background without uploading the original?
Yes. Choose Browser processing. The original image or video stays on your device while the browser creates the preview or short WebM result.
Can I remove a background offline?
The first visit needs an internet connection to load the site and model assets. After those assets are cached, the original file can stay on your device; Server API processing always needs a connection.
Are provider API keys exposed to my browser?
No. Provider credentials are kept on the ClearBG AI server; the browser only communicates with the site endpoint.
Does the workflow need an internet connection?
Yes to load the site and provider or model assets. Browser processing keeps the original file local; Server API processing uploads the selected file to the configured provider.
Is my original file overwritten?
No. The browser creates a separate preview and download; keep the original file in your own storage.