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backgroundremover for Mac

Remove background from images and video using AI

Quick answer: backgroundremover is a media app for macOS. Install it with brew install backgroundremover. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 55 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What backgroundremover is

backgroundremover is a media app for macOS: remove background from images and video using AI.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install backgroundremover

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install backgroundremover.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install backgroundremover on Mac?

Run brew install backgroundremover in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is backgroundremover open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does backgroundremover run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is backgroundremover?

It was installed 55 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4408 in this catalogue.

What version of backgroundremover is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.4.5.