v1.2.0 Β· Free & Open Source

Background Removal
that works offline

Drop your character sprites and artwork; get clean transparent PNGs without cloud APIs, subscriptions, or watermarks. Powered by BiRefNet, running on your own machine.

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BG Remover processing a queue of character sprites with transparent results appearing beside pending files

Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

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Drag & Drop Batch

Drop images or whole folders into the queue. Hundreds of sprites processed while you work.

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6 AI Models

BiRefNet, ISNet, U2Net. Switch models per image; results are cached for instant comparison.

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100% Offline

No API keys. No subscriptions. No uploads. Models download once, then stay on your machine.

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Before / After Preview

Side-by-side view with checkerboard transparency. Compare multiple model results instantly.

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Single Image Preview

Test any model on one image before committing the whole batch. Fast iteration.

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Dark UI

A clean dark interface that's easy on the eyes during long sessions. Respects OS theme on Windows.

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Retry & Resume

Failed files are flagged with the error. Retry individually or reset all with one click.

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Linux & Windows

Native packages for Fedora, Ubuntu, AppImage, and Windows. Built for KDE Plasma Wayland.

Judge the edge. Choose the model.

A finished portrait cutout shown at full size against a transparency checkerboard
Inspect the finished edge at full size before committing a batch.
All six background-removal models available in the application
Six local models cover portraits, difficult edges, general subjects, and fast drafts.

Choose your AI model

β˜… Best

BiRefNet Portrait

Optimised for character sprites and portraits. Highest quality edges. ~175 MB download.

Quality

BiRefNet General

High quality general-purpose removal. Great starting point for any subject. ~175 MB.

Detail

ISNet

Preserves fine detail and complex edges. Good for hair and fur. ~100 MB.

Fast

U2Net Human

Tuned for human figures. Fast and reliable for full-body sprites. ~176 MB.

Fast

U2Net

General purpose with fast inference. Good fallback for mixed batches. ~176 MB.

Fastest

Silueta

Fastest model, smallest download. Ideal for simple, clean subjects. ~43 MB.

Download

🐧 Linux

Universal AppImage runs on any distribution. RPM and DEB for native installs.

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Installer adds BG Remover to your Start Menu. Portable ZIP needs no install.

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Run directly from source. Python 3 + PyQt6 + rembg required.

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