withoutBG Open Weights vs Pro Model
23 examples. Use the view controls on each row to switch between transparency, chroma key, and alpha matte on all outputs.
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Methodology
- Alpha mattes are grayscale masks encoding per-pixel foreground probability. They capture fine edge detail (hair, fur, semi-transparent regions) that binary masks discard.
Photo Credits
Source images are courtesy of the photographers below via Unsplash.
Technical Specifications#
| Feature | Open Model | Pro Model (Cloud) |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Active (Open Source) | Active (Cloud API) |
| Availability | Apache 2.0 | API only |
| Pixel Accuracy | Excellent | Best Overall |
| Edge Quality | Excellent | Superior |
| Hardware | CPU / GPU | AWS Inferentia (dedicated AI chip) |
| Privacy | Images never leave your computer | Server-side processing (deleted after use) |
| Free Credits | Unlimited (run locally) | 50 credits on signup |
| Recommended Use | Privacy-sensitive, local processing | Highest quality requirements, production API |
Installation#
The Open Model runs locally; the cloud API is accessed via REST.
Open Model
Run instantly with Docker
docker run -p 80:80 withoutbg/app:latestPress the copy button to copy this command to your clipboard
Python
Install via pip
pip install withoutbgPress the copy button to copy this command to your clipboard
Cloud API
API Request
Process images via the cloud API
api
curl -X POST https://api.withoutbg.com/v1/remove-background \
-H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' \
-F 'image=@input.jpg' \
-o output.pngPress the copy button to copy this command to your clipboard
See the full API documentation for integration details.