# CutoutUp > Browser-local video background removal and color-key tools. Current free limits and availability are described below. ## Current facts - Free video input is MP4 / WebM, up to 2 GB and 120 seconds, within a 3840 × 2160 input pixel count. - Video output is limited to a 720p bounding box and 30 fps; aspect ratio is preserved and output is not upscaled. - Guests get 3 free tasks daily; signed-in accounts get 6 total. All tools share the allowance, resetting at 00:00 UTC. Selected media stays in the browser. - Paid professional export is not open; MOV purchases are unavailable. There is no public execution API or MCP. - [Pricing](/pricing): one calendar month of unlimited tasks, manually renewed. See the pricing page for the current price and checkout availability. Existing video and GIF formats and processing limits still apply. - Local video also has 14400 input-frame and 3602 output-frame budgets, pixel-work bounds, a 512 MiB output buffer and a 30-minute task budget. This is not unlimited processing or a device performance guarantee. - Portrait video tools use portrait AI for people, not general product or pet segmentation. Color keying can process subjects filmed against a distinct solid-color backdrop. - GIF: up to 200 frames, 10 seconds per cycle and 20 MiB. ## Pages - [Video background remover](https://cutoutup.com/index.md): https://cutoutup.com - [Green screen remover](https://cutoutup.com/green-screen-remover.md): https://cutoutup.com/green-screen-remover - [Change video background](https://cutoutup.com/change-video-background.md): https://cutoutup.com/change-video-background - [GIF background remover](https://cutoutup.com/remove-gif-background.md): https://cutoutup.com/remove-gif-background - [Help](https://cutoutup.com/help.md): https://cutoutup.com/help - [Transparent WebM guide: alpha export and editor import](https://cutoutup.com/transparent-webm-guide.md): https://cutoutup.com/transparent-webm-guide - [Privacy Policy](https://cutoutup.com/privacy-policy.md): https://cutoutup.com/privacy-policy - [Terms of Service](https://cutoutup.com/terms-of-service.md): https://cutoutup.com/terms-of-service - [For Agents](https://cutoutup.com/agents.md): https://cutoutup.com/agents Chinese documentation: [Agent guide](https://cutoutup.com/zh/agents.md). # Full public pages # Remove Background from Video Remove background from video without a green screen. Keep the person and supported audio, then export transparent WebM locally in your browser. Source page: https://cutoutup.com ## Try a short clip, free. Start 3 free tasks daily as a guest, or 6 total when signed in. Completed results remain downloadable with no watermark. Process one supported file at a time and download before closing the page. MP4, MOV or WebM · up to 2 GB and 120 seconds · transparent output up to 720p / 30 fps · 3 free tasks per day, no sign-up [See file limits and browser support](https://cutoutup.com/help#limits) ## Current service facts - Free video input is MP4 / WebM, up to 2 GB and 120 seconds, within a 3840 × 2160 input pixel count. - Video output is limited to a 720p bounding box and 30 fps; aspect ratio is preserved and output is not upscaled. - Guests get 3 free tasks daily; signed-in accounts get 6 total. All tools share the allowance, resetting at 00:00 UTC. Selected media stays in the browser. - Paid professional export is not open; MOV purchases are unavailable. There is no public execution API or MCP. - [Pricing](/pricing): one calendar month of unlimited tasks, manually renewed. See the pricing page for the current price and checkout availability. Existing video and GIF formats and processing limits still apply. - Local video also has 14400 input-frame and 3602 output-frame budgets, pixel-work bounds, a 512 MiB output buffer and a 30-minute task budget. This is not unlimited processing or a device performance guarantee. - Portrait video tools use portrait AI for people, not general product or pet segmentation. Color keying can process subjects filmed against a distinct solid-color backdrop. ## How to remove background from video For a person filmed in an ordinary room, use the portrait workbench above. These steps take you from a short source clip to a transparent layer you can check in your editor. 1. **Choose a useful excerpt** — Trim the moment you need to 120 seconds or less, then select the MP4, MOV or WebM. Keep the person fully in frame and clearly lit. Removing a background cannot recover hands or clothing cut off in the original shot. 2. **Compare the edge detail** — Start with Fast to try the clip. Choose Detailed edges when hair or clothing needs a closer look; it takes more resources and can still leave halos or gaps. Use the same excerpt when comparing the two modes. 3. **Check the downloaded layer** — Play the exported WebM through head turns and hand movements, and listen to the audio. In a compatible editor, place it above your screen recording or another colored layer to check the transparency before building the rest of your edit. ## Video background removal for people and products See how a video background remover fits a tutorial, product edit or fitness introduction. Each case pairs a different source with its actual export and explains what to check before using it. The source clips are AI-generated; the cutout masks have not been hand-retouched. [Portrait videos](https://cutoutup.com#video-workbench): Use portrait AI without a solid backdrop. Check hair, hands and moving edges. [Products and props](https://cutoutup.com/green-screen-remover): Use color keying with a solid backdrop distinct from the subject. General object removal in complex scenes is not supported. ### Keep your presenter and voice in a new scene Portrait AI · No green screen See a presenter speak, keep the voice through background removal, and move into a new scene. The finished video pairs the actual transparent export with a website capture and titles. Open the comparison to inspect the same presenter, or download the transparent WebM for your own edit. The presenter and supported speech are retained. Inspect the fine hair and shoulder outline over light and dark backgrounds; the preview and downloaded WebM use the actual Detailed edges output. AI-generated source · Detailed edges · 15.1 s · 1260 × 720 · 24 fps · English speech retained [Get the WebM](https://cutoutup.com/promos/cutoutup-intro-en/assets/cutoutup-intro-cutout.webm) · [Source & processing record](https://cutoutup.com/promos/cutoutup-intro-en/assets/cutoutup-intro.manifest.json) [Prepare a talking-head clip](https://cutoutup.com/help#quick-start) ### Turn a moving product into a finished ad Color key · Solid backdrop required Watch one bottle turn, tilt and travel across a finished product ad. The opening briefly reveals the green-screen source before the product moves into two graphic campaign settings. Music, short ad lines and the moving cutout make the product the focus. Compare the same source with its actual color-key export, or download the transparent WebM to build your own campaign. The actual export retains the cap, body and base through the turn. Fine colored edges remain in places; inspect the moving outline over your intended background. The finished ad adds motion, graphics and sound in an editor. AI-generated source · Color key · 15.1 s · 1260 × 720 · 24 fps · music retained [Get the WebM](https://cutoutup.com/promos/product-motion/assets/product-motion-cutout.webm) · [Source & processing record](https://cutoutup.com/promos/product-motion/assets/product-motion.manifest.json) [Key a solid backdrop around a product](https://cutoutup.com/green-screen-remover) ### Keep the laces and light sole as a sneaker turns Color key · Solid backdrop required A rotating shoe clip can show the upper, sole and laces in a short product introduction. This source has an unevenly lit green backdrop, a dark red upper and cream details, so a broad color selection can remove more than intended. Sample the actual green and start with a lower tolerance. Play the full turn over the background you plan to use, checking that the laces and sole remain visible as their lighting changes. The turning shoe, laces and sole remain visible, with fine colored edges along the sole. This green-backdrop example does not demonstrate automatic object removal from an ordinary desk scene. AI-generated source · Color key · 5.2 s · 1260 × 720 · 24 fps · audio retained [Get the WebM](https://cutoutup.com/examples/product-sneaker-cutout.webm) · [Source & processing record](https://cutoutup.com/examples/product-sneaker.manifest.json) [Follow the product green-screen workflow](https://cutoutup.com/green-screen-remover) ### Place full-body movement over a fitness title Portrait AI · No green screen Use a short exercise cutout beside a session title or above a new scene in your editor. Keep the full body inside the source frame and use portrait AI to separate it from the room. This vertical sample shows moving arms and knees, making it useful for checking the spaces between limbs as well as the outer outline. Leave room around the hands and shoes when arranging the downloaded layer, then watch the entire movement at the size your audience will see. Arms, knees and shoes remain visible through the movement. Light outlines and thin-edge gaps remain; inspect the whole clip, especially crossing limbs. AI-generated source · Detailed edges · 6.6 s · 720 × 1260 · 24 fps · audio retained [Get the WebM](https://cutoutup.com/examples/ai-person-cutout.webm) · [Source & processing record](https://cutoutup.com/examples/ai-person.manifest.json) [Check transparency in your editor](https://cutoutup.com/transparent-webm-guide) ## Questions ### Is this video background remover free? Yes. You can process 3 tasks per day for free without signing in, or 6 total per day with a free account. No watermark is added. Process one supported clip at a time: up to 2 GB and 120 seconds, with exports up to 720p / 30 fps. ### Can I remove background from video without a green screen? Yes. The portrait model detects the person, so you do not need to film against a green screen or select a background color. Start with a well-lit clip and a clearly visible person. Fast motion and fine hair can still leave imperfect edges. ### Can I remove the background from product videos? Use the green screen remover for objects filmed against a suitable solid-color backdrop. Select the background color, then adjust tolerance and edges. Similar colors on the object may also be removed. Products against a room, desk or other complex background are not supported by general object segmentation; portrait AI is for people. ### Can I remove a video background and keep the audio? Supported source audio is retained or converted to Opus in the transparent WebM. If this browser cannot preserve it, processing stops without creating a silent replacement. Clips with no source audio stay silent. ### Do I need an account, or upload my video? No account or media upload is required. Video, audio and frames stay in this browser; the website still serves pages and model files. Download your result before closing or refreshing the tab. ### Which files can I process? MP4, MOV or WebM with one video track and at most one audio track, up to 2 GB, 120 seconds and 4K pixel count. SDR H.264 and HEVC require native video decoding support; HDR / Dolby Vision is not supported. Local AAC audio compatibility does not add missing video APIs on older iOS. Current physical iPhone and Android coverage remains unverified. ### Why does the download use WebM? This tool exports transparent WebM with VP9 alpha and supported audio. Check that your editor reads this format. Transparent MP4 and ProRes exports are not currently available in the public tools. ### What if my editor shows a black background? A player can ignore the alpha channel. Place the clip over a colored layer in your target editor and inspect it. Our canvas preview decodes the actual exported file; editor compatibility is still being verified. ### Will hair and fast motion be perfect? No. Detailed edges can recover more hair and clothing detail, but both modes can leave gaps or halos around fine hair, motion, occlusion and difficult lighting. Preview several points in your own clip. ## Related tools - [Green screen remover](https://cutoutup.com/green-screen-remover) - [Change video background](https://cutoutup.com/change-video-background) - [Remove GIF background](https://cutoutup.com/remove-gif-background) # Green screen remover Choose a green or blue screen video, preview the removal, then export transparent WebM or replace the screen with a color or local image. Everything runs in your browser. Source page: https://cutoutup.com/green-screen-remover ## Different shapes. Different edges to check. Two independent AI-generated product clips, keyed and exported with this tool. Drag for a frame comparison, play to inspect motion, or download a source and reproduce the settings. ### Follow the bottle as it tilts Color key · green screen The bottle tilts and rotates so you can inspect edges in motion. Sample #2fd631 with 18% removal strength, 12% softness and 70% spill cleanup to reproduce this transparent export. Watch the cap, base and reflections as the bottle tilts. Fine color fringes may remain; transparent export cannot reconstruct source detail. MiniMax AI source · 1344 × 768 · 15.1 seconds · 1260 × 720 color-key export, no manual retouching. [Download transparent WebM](https://cutoutup.com/promos/product-motion/assets/product-motion-cutout.webm) · [Download source](https://cutoutup.com/promos/product-motion/assets/product-motion-source.mp4) · [Source and export record](https://cutoutup.com/promos/product-motion/assets/product-motion.manifest.json) ### Follow the laces as the shoe turns Color key · lower removal strength A dark red upper and light sole expose different outlines during rotation. For this uneven screen, sample #318e2e and lower strength to 10% and softness to 6% to protect lighter detail. Check the lace gaps and sole boundary. Some fine green fringe remains; inspect the download over your final background. MiniMax AI source · 1260 × 720 · 5.2 seconds · 70% spill cleanup, actual tool export. [Download transparent WebM](https://cutoutup.com/examples/product-sneaker-cutout.webm) · [Download source](https://cutoutup.com/examples/product-sneaker-source.mp4) · [Source and export record](https://cutoutup.com/examples/product-sneaker.manifest.json) ## How to remove a green screen from video 1. **Choose a short clip** — Select an MP4, MOV or WebM with a solid backdrop. Start with a few seconds so you can judge the key before processing a longer take. Your source stays on this device. 2. **Sample and refine** — Pick directly from the frame, adjust removal strength, and check the live preview. Open advanced settings if the edges need more work. 3. **Check the exported result** — Choose transparent output for an alpha layer, or a solid color or local image to burn in a background. After export, check the full video, edges and audio. After changing a setting, you can still download the previous export or restore its settings. Export again to apply the new settings. ## Color keying for people and objects A green screen remover separates pixels by color. It can work on a presenter, a product turntable or a prop because it does not depend on a person detector. The scene still needs a backdrop whose color differs from the foreground. ### Presenter overlays Create an overlay for a tutorial or stream. Keep the screen evenly lit and place the presenter away from it to reduce colored reflections on skin and clothing. ### Product and prop footage Key a moving object filmed on a solid backdrop. A green object against a green screen is a poor match; choose a contrasting screen and sample that color instead. ## Green screen remover input and export limits - **Video input:** MP4, MOV or WebM; up to 2 GB, 120 seconds and the pixel count of 3840 × 2160. One video track and at most one audio track. - **Export:** Transparent VP9 WebM, or an opaque MP4 when this browser can encode it and opaque WebM otherwise; aspect ratio preserved, up to a 1280 × 720 landscape or 720 × 1280 portrait bounding box and 30 fps; at most 2 GB. - **Audio:** Supported source audio is retained or converted to Opus. The tool stops if it cannot verify audio preservation. - **Processing:** Local browser processing. No sign-up or watermark added. Try current desktop Chrome; codec support is checked on your device. Physical phones remain unverified. ### Getting a cleaner green-screen key Sample a middle shade of the screen, then increase tolerance in small steps. Too much tolerance can remove green clothing and low-contrast edges. Softness smooths the transition; spill cleanup changes edge colors and is best used cautiously. The export preview is a useful check, but a separate editor test over your final background remains necessary. ## Green screen remover questions ### Can I remove a blue screen or another solid color? Yes. Choose the color field or sample your backdrop from a source frame. The default is green, but color keying is not limited to green screens. ### Can this remove the background around a product? It can key a product against a suitable solid backdrop. It does not recognize a product against a room, street or other complex scene. For a person without a green screen, use the portrait tool on the homepage. ### Why did part of my subject disappear? The missing region probably resembles the selected key color. Lower tolerance or pick a more representative backdrop shade. If subject and screen have the same color, reshoot against a contrasting backdrop. ### Does the download have a transparent background? Transparent output is VP9 WebM. You can instead choose a solid color or a local image; that produces an opaque composite, using MP4 when this browser can encode it and WebM otherwise. Your target editor must support WebM alpha for a transparent layer. ### Is the footage uploaded? No. Selected video, audio and frames remain in browser memory. The website still makes ordinary page and asset requests. Refreshing or closing the page clears this task. ## Current shared service facts - Free video input is MP4 / WebM, up to 2 GB and 120 seconds, within a 3840 × 2160 input pixel count. - Video output is limited to a 720p bounding box and 30 fps; aspect ratio is preserved and output is not upscaled. - Guests get 3 free tasks daily; signed-in accounts get 6 total. All tools share the allowance, resetting at 00:00 UTC. Selected media stays in the browser. - Paid professional export is not open; MOV purchases are unavailable. There is no public execution API or MCP. - [Pricing](/pricing): one calendar month of unlimited tasks, manually renewed. See the pricing page for the current price and checkout availability. Existing video and GIF formats and processing limits still apply. - Local video also has 14400 input-frame and 3602 output-frame budgets, pixel-work bounds, a 512 MiB output buffer and a 30-minute task budget. This is not unlimited processing or a device performance guarantee. - Portrait video tools use portrait AI for people, not general product or pet segmentation. Color keying can process subjects filmed against a distinct solid-color backdrop. # Change video background Change video background colors or add your own image. Choose Portrait AI for people or a color key for green or blue screens. Process locally. Source page: https://cutoutup.com/change-video-background ## A plain color for lessons. Your own image for products. Use portrait AI or a color key, then choose the new setting. These independent examples show solid-color and local-image replacements baked into the downloaded MP4. ### Give a short lesson a consistent blue backdrop Portrait AI · Detailed edges Choose Portrait AI with Detailed edges, then replace the room with #2455bb. A plain backdrop works for short lesson intros, explainer inserts or a series with a consistent color. Inspect the hand gesture, ears and shirt outline. Dark backgrounds reveal pale edge halos; a color change does not relight the presenter. Fictional MiniMax AI presenter · 1260 × 720 · 6.6 seconds · actual MP4 export with its audio track. [Download composite MP4](https://cutoutup.com/tools/cases/course-blue-result.mp4) · [Download source](https://cutoutup.com/examples/course-presenter-source.mp4) · [Source and export record](https://cutoutup.com/tools/cases/course-blue.manifest.json) ### Move a green-screen bottle onto a warm graphic Color key · local image background Choose Color key, sample #27c22f and upload the original warm geometric backdrop. The product framing and movement come from the source; the image is center-cropped to fill the video. Inspect the cap and base edges. The backdrop is included in the file, but the tool does not add a contact shadow or change the product lighting. MiniMax AI product + original geometric artwork · 1260 × 720 · 5.2 seconds · actual MP4 export. [Download composite MP4](https://cutoutup.com/tools/cases/bottle-studio-result.mp4) · [Download source](https://cutoutup.com/examples/product-bottle-source.mp4) · [Source and export record](https://cutoutup.com/tools/cases/bottle-studio.manifest.json) [Download backdrop](https://cutoutup.com/tools/cases/product-backdrop.png) ## Change video background in three steps 1. **Choose the removal method** — Choose Portrait AI for a clearly visible person, or Color key for a green, blue or other solid screen. Use the source preview to check framing and movement. The tool checks input and export support before it starts. 2. **Choose a color or image** — Set a solid background color or select a PNG, JPEG or WebP from your device. Images fill the video frame with a centered crop. Choose Detailed edges when fine hair needs closer inspection. 3. **Download the actual composite** — After export, check the full video, edges and audio. After changing a setting, you can still download the previous export or restore its settings. Export again to apply the new settings. ## A new setting for people and products Portrait AI separates a person; color keying handles products against a suitable solid backdrop. Both can combine the cutout and a replacement background in one local export. ### Consistent colors for a short tutorial Use a plain color to keep a talking-head clip visually consistent. A color that contrasts with hair and clothing also makes edge problems easier to see before sharing. ### Your own still-image backdrop Use an image you have permission to use. Match its perspective and lighting to the subject; an attractive background alone will not correct mismatched lighting or missing foreground detail. ## Video background changer formats and limits - **Video input:** MP4, MOV or WebM; up to 2 GB and 120 seconds, one video track and at most one audio track; input up to a 4K pixel count. - **Background image:** PNG, JPEG or WebP up to 10 MiB and 16 million pixels. The image is cropped from the center to fill the video; animated backgrounds are not supported. - **Video export:** Transparent output is VP9 WebM with Opus audio when present. A color or image uses opaque H.264/AAC MP4 when supported, otherwise opaque VP9/Opus WebM. Format is shown after inspection. Up to 720p bounding box, 30 fps and 2 GB. - **Privacy and access:** Selected video, audio and background image stay on this device. No account or watermark added. Current desktop Chrome is the first browser to try; phones remain unverified. ### Make the replacement believable Start with a clearly visible person, good light and limited motion blur. Fast mode is useful for a quick trial; Detailed edges may keep finer hair but takes longer and does not reconstruct missing details. Inspect the downloaded composite against your chosen background. A light halo can be more visible over a dark backdrop, while a busy image can hide a weak edge in the preview. ## Video background changer questions ### Is the replacement background included in the download? Yes when you choose a color or image. The tool encodes the person and the chosen background into one completed opaque video. Choose Transparent instead when you need an alpha layer. ### Can I use my own photo? Yes. Choose Local image and select a supported PNG, JPEG or WebP. It stays in this browser and fills the video with a centered crop. Use an image you own or have permission to use. ### Why do I get WebM instead of MP4? The browser must support the video encoder and, when your source has audio, the audio encoder needed for MP4. If that path is unavailable, the tool uses WebM and shows that choice before processing. The filename always matches the actual container. ### Can I replace the background of product or pet footage? Choose Color key when the product or pet is filmed against a distinct solid screen. Portrait AI remains for people; general object removal against a complex scene is not supported. ### Can I download a transparent MP4? Transparent MP4 is not available here. Choose Transparent for a VP9 WebM alpha layer, or choose a color or image for an opaque MP4 when supported and WebM otherwise. Test WebM transparency in the receiving editor. ## Current shared service facts - Free video input is MP4 / WebM, up to 2 GB and 120 seconds, within a 3840 × 2160 input pixel count. - Video output is limited to a 720p bounding box and 30 fps; aspect ratio is preserved and output is not upscaled. - Guests get 3 free tasks daily; signed-in accounts get 6 total. All tools share the allowance, resetting at 00:00 UTC. Selected media stays in the browser. - Paid professional export is not open; MOV purchases are unavailable. There is no public execution API or MCP. - [Pricing](/pricing): one calendar month of unlimited tasks, manually renewed. See the pricing page for the current price and checkout availability. Existing video and GIF formats and processing limits still apply. - Local video also has 14400 input-frame and 3602 output-frame budgets, pixel-work bounds, a 512 MiB output buffer and a 30-minute task budget. This is not unlimited processing or a device performance guarantee. - Portrait video tools use portrait AI for people, not general product or pet segmentation. Color keying can process subjects filmed against a distinct solid-color backdrop. # GIF background remover Remove a solid-color backdrop with this GIF background remover. Keep animation, timing and loop settings, with no upload. Source page: https://cutoutup.com/remove-gif-background ## A rotating product and a looping gift sticker Remove the selected background color and export every animation frame. These independent inputs compare photographic product motion with a crisp graphic animation. GIF pixels are either transparent or opaque; soft video alpha edges cannot carry over. ### Turn a rotating sneaker into a transparent GIF GIF color key · green background A three-second excerpt of the AI product video was converted to a 448 × 256 GIF, then processed by this page. Use a short loop as a product accent; video-to-GIF conversion was a sample preparation step. Sample #3b9f31 with 10% strength and 6% softness. Check the laces, sole and moving outline. Palette colors and binary transparency make GIF edges harder than WebM, especially at small sizes. GIF derived from MiniMax AI video · 36 frames · 3-second loop · actual GIF tool export. [Download transparent GIF](https://cutoutup.com/tools/cases/sneaker-sticker-result.gif) · [Download source](https://cutoutup.com/tools/cases/sneaker-sticker-source.gif) · [Source and export record](https://cutoutup.com/tools/cases/sneaker-sticker.manifest.json) ### Keep the bouncing gift. Drop the blue. GIF color key · blue background This original graphic animation uses a blue backdrop and contrasting ribbon and box colors. Select blue, then export to inspect the bow openings and small surrounding sparkles. Sample #2455bb with 10% strength and 6% softness. Check transparency inside the bow and the sparkles across frames. Flat shapes suit GIF; soft semi-transparent shadows do not. Original programmatic artwork · 400 × 300 · 30 frames · 2.56-second loop, not camera footage. [Download transparent GIF](https://cutoutup.com/tools/cases/gift-sticker-result.gif) · [Download source](https://cutoutup.com/tools/cases/gift-sticker-source.gif) · [Source and export record](https://cutoutup.com/tools/cases/gift-sticker.manifest.json) ## How to use the GIF background remover 1. **Select the animation** — Choose an actual GIF with a consistent background color. The tool reads the animation frames, their timing and loop information. Start with a small sample if the source has many frames. 2. **Choose the color to remove** — Pick directly from the frame, adjust removal strength, and check the live preview. Open advanced settings if the edges need more work. 3. **Check every part of the loop** — Process locally, watch the resulting animation over the checkerboard, and download the GIF. Inspect movement as well as the first frame; a later frame may contain a different background shade. ## Animated stickers with a cleaner backdrop This GIF background remover works by color, frame by frame. It suits simple artwork, a moving object on a plain backdrop or a sticker animation. It preserves animation rather than extracting one still frame, but it cannot separate an arbitrary subject from a detailed scene. ### Simple graphics and stickers A flat background that contrasts with the artwork is the easiest source. Check small lettering and thin lines: colors close to the selected backdrop can be removed too. ### Reuse an animation over another surface A transparent GIF can sit over a page or slide background. Test the exported loop on its final surface because hard alpha edges may look different over white, dark or saturated colors. ## Animated GIF background remover limits - **Input:** Animated GIF with 2–200 frames, up to 20 MiB and 10 seconds for one cycle. Canvas pixel count up to 1024 × 1024. Still GIF images are not supported. Complex animations may exceed the additional memory safety bound. - **Output:** Real animated GIF, up to 512 pixels on the long edge and 20 MiB. Aspect ratio, frame count, source frame delays and loop setting are retained. - **Transparency:** Pixels are either transparent or opaque. GIF cannot preserve smooth partial alpha; colors are quantized to a GIF palette. - **Processing:** Color key only in this version. No audio, account, watermark or media upload. Desktop browser first; physical phones remain unverified. ### Keep realistic expectations for GIF edges Use a solid, consistent backdrop with a color absent from the foreground. Reduce tolerance when small details disappear. GIF has a limited palette and no smooth alpha channel, so semi-transparent hair, shadows and motion blur cannot be represented like transparent video. For a portrait MP4 or WebM needing softer edges, use the video tool instead. ## Animated GIF background removal questions ### Will the output still move? Yes. The tool processes and encodes the complete GIF animation. It does not turn the source into a PNG or export only its first frame. The export is checked for frame count, delays and loop information. ### Can I remove GIF background colors from a busy scene? This version is a color-key remover. It removes pixels similar to the chosen background color; it does not identify people or objects against a complex animated scene. ### Why are the edges jagged or some colors different? GIF stores a limited palette and transparent or opaque pixels, rather than smooth partial transparency. Palette conversion can shift colors, and thin or semi-transparent edges may look harder after export. ### Does it keep the loop and playback speed? The source frame delays and loop extension are retained. GIF viewers can interpret very short delays differently, so the apparent speed should also be checked in the application where you will use it. ### Is the GIF uploaded or stored? No. The selected file and animation frames stay in this browser. The website makes ordinary page and asset requests. Refreshing or closing the page clears this task and its result. ## Current shared service facts - Free video input is MP4 / WebM, up to 2 GB and 120 seconds, within a 3840 × 2160 input pixel count. - Video output is limited to a 720p bounding box and 30 fps; aspect ratio is preserved and output is not upscaled. - Guests get 3 free tasks daily; signed-in accounts get 6 total. All tools share the allowance, resetting at 00:00 UTC. Selected media stays in the browser. - Paid professional export is not open; MOV purchases are unavailable. There is no public execution API or MCP. - [Pricing](/pricing): one calendar month of unlimited tasks, manually renewed. See the pricing page for the current price and checkout availability. Existing video and GIF formats and processing limits still apply. - Local video also has 14400 input-frame and 3602 output-frame budgets, pixel-work bounds, a 512 MiB output buffer and a 30-minute task budget. This is not unlimited processing or a device performance guarantee. - Portrait video tools use portrait AI for people, not general product or pet segmentation. Color keying can process subjects filmed against a distinct solid-color backdrop. # Help Choose a video or GIF background tool, learn file and browser requirements, and fix common cutout, download, audio or payment issues with step-by-step help. Source page: https://cutoutup.com/help Last updated: 2026-10-17 [Choose a tool](#choose-tool) · [Quick start](#quick-start) · [Before you start](#limits) · [Common questions](#troubleshooting) · [Contact support](#contact) ## What would you like to do? - **Remove the background behind a person** → [Video background remover](https://cutoutup.com/#video-workbench), for clips with a clearly visible person. - **Remove a green or other solid background** → [Green screen remover](https://cutoutup.com/green-screen-remover), also suitable for products or pets against a distinct solid backdrop. - **Use a photo or solid color as the background** → [Change video background](https://cutoutup.com/change-video-background). The downloaded video includes your new background. - **Remove a solid background from an animation** → [GIF background remover](https://cutoutup.com/remove-gif-background), for animated GIFs with a fairly even background color. ## Start in three steps 1. **Choose your file.** Open the right tool, select a file from your device and wait for the file check. 2. **Start processing.** For people, start with Fast mode. For solid backgrounds, select the background color in the preview. To replace a background, also choose a color or your own image. 3. **Preview and download.** Check the edges, movement and sound. Save your result when the download button appears. To compare details such as hair, try Detailed edges on a short portrait clip. It takes longer, and results depend on the footage. Keep the page open while processing and download before leaving; refreshing or closing clears the task and result. ## Before you start - **Free allowance:** 3 tasks a day as a guest, or 6 in total when signed in, including linked guest use that day. All tools share the allowance, which resets at 00:00 UTC. Downloads have no watermark. - **Video requirements:** MP4 or WebM, up to 2 GB and 2 minutes, with a total pixel count up to 3840 × 2160. Video output is up to 720p and 30 frames per second, keeping the original proportions. - **Download formats:** Transparent video downloads as WebM. With a photo or solid background, output is MP4 when supported, otherwise WebM. Before editing, see the [import and transparency guide](https://cutoutup.com/transparent-webm-guide).