Free local processing · portrait video · green screen
Remove a video background online
Process a short MP4, MOV or WebM in your browser for free. Choose person or green-screen mode, trim the range, review the local result and export a transparent WebM without uploading the original clip.
Remove a video background locally
Create a short transparent WebM without sending the original video to a server or using processing credits.
Your original video stays on this device. No upload and no processing credits on the local path.
The selected range is processed in the browser. The output is exported as WebM.
Free local processing · no upload · no processing credits
Preparing the video…
Review the result before download
Browser processing is free and keeps the original video local. Server API processing is available for jobs that need stronger delivery and uses the configured provider rules. Portrait mode is intended for one visible person; green-screen mode is intended for a solid green background. Keep clips under 60 seconds and 40 MB.
Choose the background removal workflow
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 Create a short transparent WebM without sending the original video to a server or using processing credits., 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 Remove a video background for the format you need
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 video background in your browser
Choose a short clip, let the browser read its duration and resolution, select a removal mode, then process the chosen time range locally. The original file stays on your device and the result is exported as WebM.
- Choose an MP4, MOV or WebM under 60 seconds and 40 MB.
- Select person mode for one visible person or green-screen mode for a solid green background.
- Trim the range if you only need part of the clip.
- Review hair, hands, fast movement and the first and last frames before downloading.
What kind of video works best for free local removal?
Portrait mode is designed for one visible person and uses a browser segmentation model. Green-screen mode works best when the background is an even, clearly separated green. Crowded scenes, pets, products, transparent objects and fine motion may need a stronger server workflow.
Why does the free browser result export as WebM?
WebM can carry the transparent video result directly from a browser recorder. It is a practical local-first output, but not every editor or social platform supports alpha WebM, so test the downloaded file in the destination tool.
Is local video processing really free and private?
Yes for the browser workflow: the file is read and processed on your device, without a ClearBG upload or processing credit deduction. The first portrait model may download from the browser CDN, and your device controls the speed.
When would I need a server workflow?
Use the server workflow when you need provider delivery, up to 4K input, or a format the browser recorder cannot export. The Browser processing route remains available for a free local preview.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers about formats, privacy, output and edge quality.
Can I remove a video background without a green screen?
Yes. Choose person mode for a short clip with one clearly visible person. Green-screen mode is for footage with an even green background.
Is the free video background remover really processed locally?
Yes. The browser reads, segments and records the selected clip on your device. The original video is not uploaded by the local workflow.
What video formats can I upload?
Both routes accept MP4, MOV and WebM files up to 60 seconds and 40 MB on this deployment. Browser processing exports WebM; Server API output can be selected as transparent WebM, transparent MOV or solid MP4.
Does the result have a transparent background?
Choose Transparent WebM to keep the background transparent. You can also choose a solid preview color when the destination does not support alpha.
Can I trim a video before removing the background?
Yes. Set the start and end seconds before processing. Only that selected range is processed in the browser.
Why is local video processing slow on my device?
Video segmentation processes many frames and uses your browser CPU, GPU and memory. Try a shorter clip, a smaller source or a newer desktop browser if the preview is slow.
Can I use the video remover on a phone?
You can try a very short clip in a modern mobile browser, but local video segmentation uses more memory than an image preview and may be slow or unavailable on some phones.
What should I check before downloading a transparent video?
Play the WebM and check the first frame, last frame, hair, hands and fast movement. Also confirm that the editor receiving the file supports alpha WebM.
Preview first. Pay only when delivery is worth it.
ClearBG AI keeps the workflow simple: choose a processing path, upload a file, review the edge and download the result. Browser processing is free and local-first; Server API processing is available when you need provider delivery, stronger output or automated capacity, with the privacy and cost boundary shown before processing.