Dockerized Background Removal Web App - Quick Start Guide#

Run a privacy-friendly AI background removal web app locally with Docker. One-command setup, no cloud needed.

What It Is#

A simple web app that removes backgrounds from your photos using AI.

Just upload a photo, and get back a clean image with the background removed. Perfect for product photos, profile pictures, or any image where you want to remove the background.

Privacy-friendly: Everything runs on your own computer. Your photos never leave your machine.

What You Need#

Just Docker installed on your computer. That's it!

Don't have Docker? Download it here (it's free)

How to Start#

Install Docker, run this command, then open http://localhost:8000. Your photos never leave your machine.

docker run -p 8000:8000 withoutbg/webapp
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That's it!

How to Use#

  1. Drag and drop a photo into the upload area (or click to browse)
  2. Wait a few seconds while the AI removes the background
  3. Download your result!

Supported Formats#

The app works with:

  • Regular photos (JPEG, PNG)
  • Images up to 10MB
  • Multiple photos (one at a time)

What's Inside#

Behind the scenes, this web app contains:

  • A web interface where you upload and download photos
  • An AI engine that does the background removal locally on your computer
  • All packaged in Docker so it works the same on any computer

Everything is pre-configured and ready to use, no setup required!

Troubleshooting#

If something doesn't work:

  1. Make sure Docker is running
  2. Check that port 3000 is not being used by another app
  3. Try running the command again

Related Resources#

For more advanced integration options: