Background Remover API — Image & Video
Live2 modelsMuapi's background remover API instantly separates a foreground subject from its background — for images or video — via a single REST call. The image model handles product photos, profile pictures, and creative assets with pixel-perfect precision; the video model produces frame-accurate cutouts on clips up to 60 seconds, including hair and fine detail, with transparent or solid-color output. Same submit-and-poll pattern as every other model on the platform, from $0.01 per generation.
AI Background Remover
Instantly remove image backgrounds with pixel-perfect precision. Ideal for product photos, profile pictures, and creative projects.
Video Background Remover
Removes the background from any video up to 60 seconds, producing a clean cutout with frame-accurate matting on hair and fine detail. Outputs transparent WebM/MOV, MP4, or animated GIF.
What is a Background Remover API?
A background remover API isolates the foreground subject in an image or video and strips out everything behind it, producing a transparent or solid-color cutout — no manual masking or green-screen setup required.
Muapi exposes two background-removal endpoints through the same unified REST pattern used across every model on the platform — one for images, one for video — one API key, one request/poll flow, pay-as-you-go pricing from $0.01 per generation.
Key Capabilities
Pixel-Perfect Image Cutouts
The image model separates foreground from background with precision suited to product photos, profile pictures, and creative compositing.
Frame-Accurate Video Matting
The video model handles hair, edges, and fine detail across clips up to 60 seconds, preserving audio if needed.
Multiple Output Formats
Video output supports transparent WebM/MOV for compositing, standard MP4, or animated GIF depending on your downstream pipeline.
No Green Screen Needed
Works on any background — studio, outdoor, or cluttered — without a physical green screen or manual rotoscoping.
E-Commerce Ready
Pair with Muapi's product photography and image upscaler models to produce clean, high-resolution product listing images end-to-end.
Pay Per Generation
No subscription or minimum commitment — $0.01 per generation for either the image or video model.
Background Remover Model Comparison
| Model | Input | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI Background Remover | Image | $0.01 / generation | Product photos, profile pictures, creative assets |
| Video Background Remover | Video (up to 60s) | $0.01 / generation | Clean video cutouts with hair/edge matting |
How to Remove a Background via API
- Pick a model — the image endpoint for stills, the video endpoint for clips up to 60 seconds.
- Host your source file — upload via
POST /api/v1/upload_fileor use any publicly reachable URL. - Submit the request —
POST /api/v1/{model-slug}with your image or video URL and optional output-format parameters. - Poll for completion — check
GET /api/v1/predictions/{request_id}/resultuntilstatusiscompleted, then download the cutout.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Background Remover API?
Muapi's background remover API instantly separates a foreground subject from its background in an image or video via a single REST endpoint, producing a transparent or solid-color cutout.
Can I remove backgrounds from video, not just images?
Yes — the Video Background Remover handles clips up to 60 seconds with frame-accurate matting on hair and fine detail, outputting transparent WebM/MOV, MP4, or animated GIF.
How much does background removal cost?
$0.01 per generation for either the image or video background remover — no subscription required.
Do I need a green screen?
No — both models work on any background without a physical green screen or manual masking.
Can I get Background Remover API access right now?
Yes. Sign up at muapi.ai, create an API key from your dashboard, and start removing backgrounds immediately — no waitlist required.