withoutBG for Mac#

Name: withoutBG for Mac
Author: withoutBG

A free Mac app that removes backgrounds from photos. Your images stay on your computer. Nothing is uploaded to the cloud.

Download#


Latest version	Download from GitHub
Direct link (v1.0)	withoutBG-1.0.dmg

How to install#

Download the .dmg file from the link above.
Open the downloaded file and drag withoutBG into your Applications folder.
Open withoutBG from Applications.

On first launch, macOS may show a security prompt because the app was downloaded from the web. Click Open to confirm. The release is signed and notarized by the developer.

What you need#


Mac	macOS 14 (Sonoma) or newer
Processor	Works on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. Newer Macs with Apple chips tend to be faster.
Storage	About 600 MB of free disk space

No account, subscription, or internet connection is required to process photos.

What it does#

withoutBG for Mac is a simple photo editor for removing backgrounds in batches.

Add photos by dragging them into the window, using File → Open, or pasting from the clipboard (up to 20 at a time).
Automatic processing: backgrounds are removed as soon as you add images. You can watch progress on each thumbnail.
Choose a background: transparent (for stickers and overlays), white, or black. This is applied when you save.
Save your results: download one image at a time, or export everything as a ZIP file.
Preview: press Space to preview a result full-screen; use arrow keys to move between images.
Light or dark: match your Mac's appearance or pick light or dark mode.

Getting started#

Open withoutBG from Applications.
Drop one or more photos onto the window (or press ⌘O to choose files).
Wait while each photo is processed. A cutout preview appears when it is done.
If you want a solid background instead of transparent, pick white or black in the toolbar.
Save your work:
- Right-click a thumbnail and choose Download to save a single PNG.
- Choose Export All… (⇧⌘E) to save every finished photo into one ZIP file.

Your photos never leave your Mac.

Keyboard shortcuts#

Action	Shortcut
Open photos	⌘O
Paste photos	⌘V
Export all	⇧⌘E
Copy result	⌘C
Delete selected	⌘⌫
Select all	⌘A
Undo / Redo	⌘Z / ⇧⌘Z
Preview	Space
Move between previews	← / →

Right-click any thumbnail for Preview, Download, Copy, Rename, or Delete.

Settings#

Open withoutBG → Settings (or press ⌘,):

Default export location: choose a folder, or leave as “Ask every time”.
Reveal in Finder after export: open the folder where your file was saved.
Appearance: Light, Dark, or match System.

All processing happens on your Mac. There is no cloud option.

Privacy#

No account or sign-in.
No photos sent over the internet for processing.
No tracking or analytics in the app.

See Open-Weight Model license for terms around the background-removal model.

Is this the right tool for you?#

You want to…	Try
Remove backgrounds from photos on your Mac, privately and for free	withoutBG for Mac (this app)
Get the highest quality on hair, fur, and fine edges	withoutBG Pro API
Use background removal inside other apps or workflows	Open weights model

This app is built for everyday photo editing on your Mac. It is not a server or plugin for other software.

Troubleshooting#

Problem	What to try
macOS says the app “cannot be opened”	Right-click withoutBG in Applications and choose Open. You can also allow it under System Settings → Privacy & Security.
The first photo takes a long time	Normal on first use. Later photos in the same session are usually faster.
The app slows down with many large photos	Process fewer images at once (the limit is 20 per batch), or quit and reopen the app between large batches.
The app opens briefly then closes	Check that your Mac is running macOS 14 or newer. Download a fresh copy from GitHub Releases.

Uninstall#

Quit withoutBG.
Drag withoutBG from Applications to the Trash.


Example results	/open-weights-model/results
Open weights model overview	/open-weights-model
Model license	/open-weights-model/license
Support the project	/open-weights-model/support