Explore fal's Collection of Background Removal APIs

fal is the best developer-friendly, one-stop shop for background remover APIs. Whether you need image cutouts for e-commerce, licensed-data compliance, fine-detail segmentation, or video background removal without a green screen, every model runs through the same SDK and billing system.

How can I use fal's background removal API in 2026?

Background removal endpoints take an image URL and return a URL pointing to a transparent PNG cutout.

Install the client

bash
npm install --save @fal-ai/client

Set your API key

bash
export FAL_KEY="YOUR_API_KEY"

Remove a background

js
import { fal } from "@fal-ai/client";

const result = await fal.subscribe("fal-ai/ideogram/remove-background", {
  input: { image_url: "https://your-image-url.com/photo.jpg" }
});

console.log(result.data.image.url);

What are my options for image background removal on fal?

Several models on this page handle image background removal.

• Pixelcut focuses on e-commerce and product photography with fast inference.
• Ideogram delivers precision edges and detail preservation with transparent PNG output.
• Bria RMBG 2.0 is the licensed-data option, trained exclusively on commercially licensed imagery for teams that need clarity around their training data.
• BiRefNet v2 uses a bilateral reference framework for high-resolution dichotomous image segmentation.

Which models remove backgrounds from video?

Video background removal has four endpoints on this page across two providers.

• bria/video/background-removal handles general video without requiring a green screen.
• VEED's standard video background removal works on any video with people or objects, also without a green screen.

Are there models tuned for specific edge cases like fine detail or licensed data?

Yes, three models on this page target edge cases beyond standard background removal.

• BiRefNet v2 uses a bilateral reference framework for dichotomous image segmentation, which handles fine details like hair strands and semi-transparent textures.
• Bria RMBG 2.0 is the licensed-data option, trained exclusively on commercially licensed imagery.
• VEED's green-screen variant addresses chromakey footage with green spill around subject edges.

What does it cost to remove a background on fal?

Background removal on fal is priced per call, with rates varying by model and whether the input is an image or video.

As a worked example, an e-commerce team processing 1,000 product photos in a month pays $10 on Ideogram or $18 on Bria RMBG 2.0, with licensed-data clarity as the trade-off. A 30-second product reel costs $4.20 on bria/video/background-removal.

With fal, there are no subscriptions and no minimum spend required. Credits are drawn down per call.