Background Remover Studio

What it does

AI model download

The first background removal downloads an approximately 170 MB AI model and requires an internet connection; subsequent use works offline.checked 12 Oct 2026

API access

Nochecked 22 Sep 2026

Batch processing

Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026

Commercial use

Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026

Distribution

The README says the app disables the macOS sandbox to launch its Python engine and is not distributed through the App Store.checked 12 Oct 2026

Editing features

Features include a live before-and-after preview, adjustable tolerance and feathering, auto-crop, resizing, drop shadows, and a touch-up brush.checked 12 Oct 2026

Export

The app supports batch export to PNG or WebP.checked 12 Oct 2026

Export formats

PNG,WebPchecked 22 Sep 2026

License

The repository is released under the MIT License.checked 12 Oct 2026

Limitations

The app targets macOS only and does not include a self-contained Python runtime; Python and its libraries must be installed on the machine.checked 12 Oct 2026

Local processing

The maker says processing runs locally and images do not leave the user's computer.checked 12 Oct 2026

Model download

The first background removal downloads an AI model of about 170 MB and requires an internet connection.checked 12 Oct 2026

Offline use

After the first AI model download, the README says the app works offline.checked 12 Oct 2026

Purpose

Background Remover Studio removes image backgrounds, recolors images, composes cutouts onto new backgrounds, and provides touch-up tools.checked 12 Oct 2026

Recolor and compose

The app can generate hue-shifted background variations and place cutout subjects onto new backgrounds.checked 12 Oct 2026

Removal methods

It offers Hybrid, AI segmentation using rembg, and chroma-key removal for a solid color.checked 12 Oct 2026

Replacement backgrounds

Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026

Requirements

The app requires macOS, Python 3.12, Flutter SDK 3.35 or later, and Xcode to build.checked 12 Oct 2026

Security

The app disables the macOS sandbox so it can launch its Python engine as a child process.checked 12 Oct 2026

Support

The repository provides troubleshooting instructions for engine setup, unidentified-developer warnings, and the first model download.checked 12 Oct 2026