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Best Video Background Removal Software in 2026

Video background removal software helps separate a subject from its surroundings so you can blur, replace, or export a transparent background. Compare Cutout.Pro, Bria Video Background Removal, and DeepPurge on background blur and replacement, then consider batch processing and the supported input formats. Maximum clip length and resolution indicate the listed video limits, while transparent video export clarifies an output option. Free-plan availability and the paid-from price can help you compare costs. The entries are ordered as a ranked best-of list; use the stated criteria to weigh editing controls, processing options, and output support for your needs.

  1. 1

    BackgroundRemover

    Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3

    BackgroundRemover offers local, API and web-service routes for image and video background removal.

    9.2 Free plan Visit site
  2. 2

    Bria Video Background Removal

    Free plan APIMacSelf-hosted+2

    Choose Bria if you need video background removal for streaming, API workflows, or OBS, with options for cloud or customer-controlled deployment.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $0.02 Visit site
  3. 3

    Cutout.Pro

    by Cutout.Pro
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    Cutout.Pro offers background removal, replacement, batch processing, and a correction brush, with previews available before spending credits.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $5/mo Visit site
  4. 4

    EZ-CorridorKey

    Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1

    EZ-CorridorKey combines keying, alpha-generation options, preview controls, batch processing, and several alpha-capable export formats in a free desktop app.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
  5. 5

    Fotor

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3
    7.4 Free plan Visit site
  6. 6

    Picsart Video Background Removal API

    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+4

    Picsart’s API provides asynchronous background removal and replacement with transparent export, batch processing and several integration options.

    7.2 Visit site
  7. 7

    Pixelcut

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Pixelcut combines product-image editing with video tools, plus batch processing and API access.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
  8. 8

    BGRemove.video

    Free plan Web

    BGRemove.video offers transparent video exports and background replacement through a web service with a free plan. Its short clip limit and lack of manual edge refinement matter for difficult footage.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
  9. 9

    Robust Video Matting

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    Robust Video Matting provides model choices, browser demonstration, and file conversion options for human video matting.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
  10. 10

    Corridor Key

    Free plan Web

    Choose Corridor Key for short MP4 clips when you want browser-based background replacement with no account or installation. Its free plan has no usage cap, but each clip is limited to 8 seconds.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site
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    Knockout API

    Free plan APIWeb

    Knockout API combines a broad set of image tools with asynchronous video background removal and developer clients.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $0.02 Visit site
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    Transparent Background

    Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1

    Transparent Background offers several ways to process images and videos, including batch input and multiple output styles.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site
  13. 13

    VCam

    Free plan MacSelf-hostedWeb+1

    VCam offers background controls, camera effects, and team management, with device-side processing according to the company.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $48/user/yr Visit site
  14. 14

    FuzzPuppy Video Background Remover

    Free plan Web

    FuzzPuppy offers browser-based background removal with transparent exports and locally processed video. Check the browser requirements and mobile limits against the clips you need to edit.

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
  15. 15

    OBS AI Matting

    Free plan Linux

    Choose OBS AI Matting if you use OBS on Linux and want real-time background matting with controls for blur, light matching, and quality.

    6.8 Free plan Visit site
  16. 16

    Video Background Remover CLI

    Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWindows

    Choose Video Background Remover CLI if you want a free Linux tool with several removal models, background replacement, and multiple export types.

    6.8 Visit site
  17. 17

    Tembrica Video Background Remover

    Free plan Web

    Tembrica combines AI removal and chroma key with browser-based processing and several output choices.

    6.6 Free plan Visit site
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    VideoBGNinja

    Free plan Web

    Choose VideoBGNinja for short, people-focused clips when you want a web workflow and transparent or green-screen exports.

    6.5 Free plan · paid from €3 Visit site
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    BackgroundMattingV2

    Free plan Linux
    6.1 Free plan Visit site
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    BackgroundRemover.video

    Paid APIWeb

    BackgroundRemover.video combines short-clip background removal with transparent or solid-color exports and API access.

    5.7 From $5.99 Visit site
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    popVideo

    Free trial Windows

    popVideo combines chroma key editing, mask refinement, and transparent-video export in a Windows workflow. Check the legacy product’s resolution limit and trial watermark before choosing it.

    5.6 15-day trial Visit site
  22. 22

    AlphaCut

    Paid LinuxMacWindows
    4.9 Open source Visit site
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    Silhouette

    Paid LinuxMacWindows

    Pick Silhouette if your workflow needs the listed input formats across Linux, macOS, or Windows. The 14-day trial can help evaluate the paid standalone application and/or plugin before subscribing.

    4.7 From $545/yr · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Media.io Video Background Remover

    Paid Web
    4.3 3-day trial Visit site

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