backgroundremover ☆

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Description:
Remove background from images and video using AI

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 0.3.7@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: cli ai image-processing video-editing background-removal machine-learning

Install: brew install backgroundremover

About:
BackgroundRemover is a command-line tool that leverages AI models to automatically remove backgrounds from images and videos. It provides a fast, automated alternative to manual editing, supporting both photo cutouts and video transparency for content creation workflows.

Key Features:

Removes backgrounds from images (PNG, JPG) and videos (MP4, MOV)
Uses U-2-Net and ModNet AI models for high-quality segmentation
Command-line interface for batch processing and automation
Outputs transparent PNGs or videos with alpha channels
Can export to GIF or specific video codecs

Use Cases:

Creating profile pictures or avatars from photos
Producing green screen effects for video content without a physical studio
Batch processing product photography for e-commerce websites
Generating transparent assets for graphic design and presentations

Alternatives:

rembg – Similar Python-based CLI tool, often considered a direct alternative with comparable features
Remove.bg (API) – Proprietary web service/API; offers high quality but requires paid credits for usage beyond limits
Adobe Photoshop – Industry-standard manual editor; offers more control but is significantly slower and requires a subscription

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Oct 27, 2025 11:42pm		1	VERSION_BUMP	6d9c5d46