Best free background removers

1. Remove the background from photos automatically
   ★ 25.3kstars
   rembg by danielgatis · Free alternative to remove.bg, Photoroom
   Removes backgrounds automatically, also as a small web app
   Some setupCommand-line toolHealthy
2. Erase unwanted objects and people from photos
   ★ 23.3kstars
   IOPaint by Sanster · Free alternative to Photoshop Generative Fill, Cleanup.pictures
   Erase objects and people from photos
   No codingDesktop appUse with careArchived
3. Cut out the subject of a photo from its background
   ★ 9.9kstars
   U-2-Net by xuebinqin
   The model behind many cut-out tools
   For developersCode libraryUse with care
4. Remove the background from videos in real time
   ★ 9.6kstars
   RobustVideoMatting by PeterL1n
   Removes video backgrounds in real time
   For developersCode libraryUse with care

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