BeforeTransparent WebM
Curly Hair Background Removal
Compare the original with its transparent WebM result. Look closely at flyaway curls, fine strands, and the subject outline.
Video Background Remover
Remove the background. Keep the moment.
Remove video backgrounds online with AI. Upload MP4, MOV, M4V, or WebM up to 100 MB and download a transparent WebM with audio.
SAMPLE RESULT · DRAG TO COMPARE
BeforeTransparent WebM
or drop a video anywhere on this page · paste with Ctrl/⌘+V
Free to try · 5 seconds of daily processing · Up to 5 seconds per video
WebM with transparency
The output keeps the original video audio.
No green screen required
MP4, MOV, M4V or WebM · up to 100 MB
Real video samples
Video Background Removal Examples: Real Before-and-After Results
Compare original clips with video background removal results featuring curly hair, presenters, sports, and dance. Transparent WebM previews reveal the checkerboard; samples that retain a solid background are clearly labeled.
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Presenter Video Background Removal
See the office background removed from this presenter clip. Check the curls, hands, and phone edges in the transparent WebM result.
BeforeBlack background
Basketball Clip with a Black Background
Inspect the moving player and ball edges in this supplied result. The WebM keeps a solid black background, so it is not a transparent export.
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Dance Video Sample · Opaque WebM
Use this clip to inspect movement edges. Its WebM has no alpha channel, so the black background remains; it is not a transparent result.
How to Remove a Video Background in Three Steps
A simple workflow for adding your subject to any edit.
01
Upload
or browse files from your device
02
Remove background
This can take a few minutes. You can keep this tab open.
03
Download
Preview the result on the checkerboard, or download the WebM.
What happens to your video?
Your uploaded video is stored in private Cloudflare R2 storage and sent to fal.ai for background removal. The processed WebM is saved back to private R2 storage. Signed-in job history is available for 7 days; that history period is not a promise that the stored video files are automatically deleted after 7 days.
Usage made easier to estimate
Simple pricing with one-time credit packs
At 30 FPS, one credit covers about one second of video. Actual usage is calculated from the frame count. Try the free allowance first, then choose a pack when you need more processing time.
About 1 second
About 1 credit per 30 frames
Transparent WebM: Output, Audio and Use
What do you get after removing a video background?
The remover exports WebM with an alpha channel, so the original background stays transparent instead of being replaced with a solid color. Preview the result on the checkerboard, then import it as a layer into an editor or web workflow that supports transparent WebM. Place it over a background and export your finished composite in the format your project needs.
Does the output keep the original audio?
The processed output keeps the audio returned with the model result. If your source clip includes sound, you can preview it with the transparent video and download the WebM together. No separate audio-merging step is part of this workflow.
How can you refine the subject and its edges?
Choose whether the main subject is a person and whether to refine foreground edges before processing. These options help you tell the model what kind of subject to prioritize. Preview the result to check hair, outlines, and moving edges against your intended background.
Which video formats and limits are supported?
Upload one MP4, MOV, M4V, or WebM file up to 100 MB. Guest videos can be up to 5 seconds; Google-connected free accounts can process clips up to 10 seconds each, within the daily allowance. The current default input limits are 30 FPS and 1080p. The output format is transparent WebM.
How do free credits and video history work?
Guests get 5 processing credits per day, for up to 5 seconds total and 5 seconds per video. A Google-connected account gets 10 automatic credits a day, for up to 10 seconds total with a 10-second per-video limit. There is no separate daily job count cap. Google-connected users can also claim 2 check-in credits each day; those bonus credits expire after 7 days. Email-only accounts keep the guest daily allowance. Signed-in accounts can view recent job history for 7 days.
One credit covers 30 frames. At 30 FPS, that is about one second of video; actual usage is calculated from the input frame count.
Credit packsWhat can you use a transparent video for?
Transparent clips are useful for talking-head overlays, online lessons, product demonstrations, tutorials, presentations, and social video edits. Place the subject over a new background or use the WebM as a reusable overlay. Keep the subject visible in the source, then inspect hair, hands, and moving edges on the checkerboard before importing the result into your editing workflow.
How does AI background removal compare with a green screen?
A green-screen workflow depends on footage recorded against a chroma background. AI video background removal works from an existing clip, so you do not need a green screen in the original shot. The result still depends on the source footage and model output; review the edges before using it in a final composition.
Video Background Remover FAQ
Which video formats can I upload?
You can upload MP4, MOV, M4V, or WebM files up to 100 MB each.
What format does the background remover export?
The result is a WebM video with a transparent alpha channel. Use it in an editor or web workflow that supports transparent WebM.
Will my video audio be kept?
The output keeps the audio returned with the model result. You can preview the processed WebM before downloading it.
Can I remove a video background without signing up?
Yes. Guests get up to 5 processing credits per day and can use them across videos, with a 5-second per-video limit. A Google-connected account gets 10 daily credits, for up to 10 seconds total per day and 10 seconds per video. There is no separate daily job count cap.
How are video processing credits calculated?
One credit covers 30 frames. At 30 FPS that is about one second; the actual credit use is calculated from the input video's frame count.
Do I need to record my video on a green screen?
No green screen is required for this AI workflow. Results can vary with the source clip, so preview the subject edges before using the output.
Does 7-day video history mean my files are deleted after 7 days?
No. Seven days describes the available signed-in job history. It is not a confirmed automatic deletion schedule for source or result files stored in Cloudflare R2 or handled by fal.ai.
Can I export a transparent MP4?
This tool currently exports transparent WebM, not MP4. Import the WebM into an editor that supports alpha transparency, place it over your background, and export the finished composite as MP4 if needed.
Can I replace the background in this tool?
The tool removes the original background and exports a transparent WebM. Add a new image or color in a compatible video editor after downloading the result.
Can I remove backgrounds from several videos at once?
Each processing job accepts one video file. Process clips one at a time; batch upload is not currently available.
How can I get cleaner edges around hair and moving subjects?
Choose whether the main subject is a person, and try the refine-edges option for hair or fine outlines. Results depend on the source clip and motion, so preview the WebM before using it.
What resolution and frame rate can I upload?
The default input limits are 1080p and 30 FPS, though deployments can configure them differently. If a clip is rejected, follow the limit shown in the error or try a copy at 1080p and 30 FPS or lower.
How long can each video be?
With the current defaults, guests can process clips up to 5 seconds and Google-connected free accounts up to 10 seconds per clip. Paid-credit processing is not subject to the free daily allowance or free network cap, and supports clips up to 120 seconds per video. All jobs must still meet the supported format, file-size, frame-rate, and resolution requirements.
Ready to make a transparent video?
Upload a short clip and see how a transparent WebM can fit into your next edit.