Background Gone is a free tool for removing image backgrounds in a browser, with options to leave the cutout transparent or put it over a replacement background. It offers three AI engines—ISNet Precision, ISNet Lightweight, and RMBG-1.4—and can process batches of up to 20 images without watermarks on its free plan. Add JPEG, PNG, WebP, or HEIC images by dragging them in, choosing them with a click, or pasting from the clipboard. Processing takes place in the browser using WebAssembly or WebGPU; the project says images remain on the device. If WebGPU is unavailable, the engines can fall back to WebAssembly. Results can use transparency, a solid color, a gradient, or a custom image. Downloads are lossless PNGs, with optional background replacement. After the first model download, the tool can work offline using a model cached in IndexedDB. It requires no account or cloud dependency and is designed for self-hosting without a backend, database, or API keys. Its listed browser requirements are Chrome 91+, Edge 91+, Firefox 89+, and Safari 16.4+.
Who it is for
Background Gone suits people who want to remove backgrounds and process batches of images in a browser, with several replacement styles and PNG export. It may also suit users who want local processing, offline use after the initial model download, or a self-hosted setup.
What is good
- Three AI engines are available for background removal.
- Handles batches of up to 20 images on the free plan.
- Supports transparent, solid, gradient, and custom-image backgrounds.
- Runs locally and can work offline after the model download.
- No signup, backend, database, or API keys are required for the described setup.
What to know first
- The free plan processes up to 20 images per batch.
- The model must be downloaded once before offline use.
- Listed browser requirements start at Chrome 91+, Edge 91+, Firefox 89+, or Safari 16.4+.
Verdict
Choose Background Gone for browser-based background removal with local processing, several replacement options, and a free batch allowance. Look elsewhere if you need a different export format or a browser outside its listed requirements.
Get started with Background Gone
- Open the project website.
- Use a listed supported browser: Chrome 91+, Edge 91+, Firefox 89+, or Safari 16.4+.
- Add images by drag and drop, click, or clipboard paste.
- Choose one of the three AI engines and a transparent or replacement background.
- Download the result as a lossless PNG.
- For offline use, complete the first model download; the model is then cached in IndexedDB.
What the free plan stops at
The free plan supports up to 20 images per batch and has no watermarks. Offline use begins after the first model download.
Questions about Background Gone
How much does Background Gone cost?
The free plan is listed at no cost, and the pricing model is free.
Is there a free plan or free trial?
There is a free plan with up to 20 images per batch and no watermarks. There is no free trial.
Which browsers are listed?
The listed requirements are Chrome 91+, Edge 91+, Firefox 89+, and Safari 16.4+. Engines can use WebAssembly when WebGPU is unavailable.
What file types can I add and export?
Listed inputs are JPEG, PNG, WebP, and HEIC. Downloads are lossless PNGs, optionally with a replacement background.
Does it require an account or cloud processing?
The project says no signup or cloud dependency is required, and that images are processed locally in the browser.
Can I self-host it?
Yes. It is designed for self-hosting without a backend, database, or API keys.
Background Gone plans and pricing
All plansCompared on AI background removers
- Free plan
- Yes
- Replacement backgrounds
- Yes
- Batch processing
- Yes
- Export formats
- PNG
