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What Backdrop is
Backdrop removes backgrounds from videos of people and exports the result as transparent footage, a composite or a matte. It tracks subjects across frames to reduce edge flicker around hair and gestures. Export options include WebM with alpha transparency, MP4 with blurred, colour or image backgrounds, and a raw matte; original audio is retained when present in the source. Fast mode handles most footage in about real time, while high fidelity takes longer to refine difficult edges. During beta, the service accepts MP4, MOV and WebM videos up to 4K, 500 MB and five minutes. Backdrop is available on the web and through a REST API, which supports signed uploads, asynchronous jobs, polling, completion webhooks and signed download URLs. A free signup offer provides 30 credits without a card. One-time packs include Starter at 9.00 USD for 600 credits and 10 minutes of processing, Creator at 29.00 USD for 2,400 credits and 40 minutes, and Studio at 79.00 USD for 9,000 credits and 150 minutes. Pack credits do not expire.
Who it suits
Backdrop suits creators, editors, social teams, educators and product teams working with videos of people. It is not built for removing backgrounds from products, pets or cars.
What it does well
- Exports transparent WebM, composited MP4 and raw matte.
- Original audio carries through when the source has audio.
- API supports uploads, jobs and completion webhooks.
- Free signup offer includes 30 credits without a card.
- One-time credit packs do not expire.
What to know first
- During beta, clips are limited to five minutes.
- During beta, uploads are limited to 500 MB.
- The tool is built for people, not products, pets or cars.
- High-fidelity processing takes longer than fast mode.
Limits
The free signup offer includes 30 credits. During beta, inputs are limited to 500 MB and five minutes, with MP4, MOV, and WebM supported up to 4K. The Starter pack costs 9.00 USD once and includes 600 credits for 10 minutes of processing; credits never expire.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free trial | One-time, on signup · 30 credits · no card required | Free |
| Creator | One-time credit pack · 2,400 credits · 40 minutes of processing · credits never expire | $29, paid once |
| Studio | One-time credit pack · 9,000 credits · 150 minutes of processing · credits never expire | $79, paid once |
| Starter | One-time credit pack · 600 credits · 10 minutes of processing · credits never expire | $9, paid once |
| Enterprise | Custom per-minute rates · Invoice billing · priority GPU queue · longer videos · completion webhooks at scale · security review · direct line to the team | On request |
As backdrop.softfieldlabs.com lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit https://backdrop.softfieldlabs.com/.
- Sign up for the free trial to receive 30 credits; no card is required.
- Upload an MP4, MOV, or WebM video within the beta limits.
- Choose Fast mode or high fidelity processing.
- Export as transparent WebM, composited MP4, or a raw matte.
- For programmatic use, connect through the REST API.
Verdict
Backdrop focuses on person-focused video background removal, with several export formats and an API for automated workflows. Its beta upload limits and one-time credit packs are important to consider before choosing it.
Questions
How much does Backdrop cost?
A free signup offer provides 30 credits. The Starter one-time credit pack costs 9.00 USD for 600 credits and 10 minutes of processing; Creator costs 29.00 USD and Studio costs 79.00 USD, each as a one-time pack. Enterprise pricing uses custom per-minute rates.
Is there a free plan or trial?
Backdrop offers a free trial with 30 credits on signup and no card required.
Which video formats can I upload?
During beta, supported inputs are MP4, MOV, and WebM up to 4K, 500 MB, and five minutes.
What export formats are available?
Exports include transparent WebM with alpha, MP4 with blurred, colour, or image backgrounds, and a raw matte.
Does Backdrop have an API?
Yes. Its REST API supports signed uploads, asynchronous jobs, polling, completion webhooks, and signed download URLs.
Who is Backdrop designed for?
The maker describes it for creators, editors, social teams, educators, and product teams. It is built for videos of people, not products, pets, or cars.
Facts from Backdrop's own pages
- API
- The REST API supports signed uploads, asynchronous jobs, polling, completion webhooks, and signed download URLs. · backdrop.softfieldlabs.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Audio
- The original audio track is carried into exports when the source video has audio. · backdrop.softfieldlabs.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Export formats
- Exports include transparent WebM with alpha, MP4 with blurred, colour, or image backgrounds, and a raw matte. · backdrop.softfieldlabs.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Input limits
- During beta, videos can be up to 500 MB and 5 minutes, with MP4, MOV, and WebM inputs supported up to 4K. · backdrop.softfieldlabs.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The privacy policy names Clerk, Supabase, Modal, Razorpay, PostHog, and Vercel as service providers. · backdrop.softfieldlabs.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says it does not sell personal information or uploaded video content, and stores uploads and outputs in private storage accessed through time-limited links. · backdrop.softfieldlabs.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Processing modes
- Fast mode handles most footage in about real time, while high fidelity takes longer and polishes difficult edges. · backdrop.softfieldlabs.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Scope
- Backdrop is built for videos of people and is not built for products, pets, or cars. · backdrop.softfieldlabs.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Security
- API keys are hashed, scoped to an account, and revocable; webhook signatures use HMAC-SHA256. · backdrop.softfieldlabs.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Stable edges
- It tracks people across frames to reduce flicker around hair and gestures. · backdrop.softfieldlabs.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker lists [email protected] for support, partnerships, higher-volume workflows, and billing questions. · backdrop.softfieldlabs.com, 8 Oct 2026
- What it does
- Backdrop removes the background from videos of people and exports transparent, composited, or matte results. · backdrop.softfieldlabs.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Who it is for
- The maker describes the audience as creators, editors, social teams, educators, and product teams. · backdrop.softfieldlabs.com, 8 Oct 2026
Where Backdrop stands on Freedom251
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