Bria Background Replace allows for efficient swapping of backgrounds in images via text prompts or reference image, delivering realistic and polished results. Trained exclusively on licensed data for safe and risk-free commercial use

fal-ai/bria/background/replace

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fal-ai/bria/background/replace

Schema

fal-ai/bria/background/replace

Inference

Commercial use

Partner

Schema

LLMs

Playground API

1. Calling the API

2. Authentication

API Key

3. Queue

4. Files

5. Schema

About

Bg Replace

1. Calling the API#

Install the client#

The client provides a convenient way to interact with the model API.

npm install --save @fal-ai/client

Migrate to @fal-ai/client

The @fal-ai/serverless-client package has been deprecated in favor of @fal-ai/client. Install the new package and update your imports — see client setup.

Setup your API Key#

Set FAL_KEY as an environment variable in your runtime.

export FAL_KEY="YOUR_API_KEY"

Submit a request#

The client API handles the API submit protocol. It will handle the request status updates and return the result when the request is completed.

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

const result = await fal.subscribe("fal-ai/bria/background/replace", {
  input: {
    image_url: "https://storage.googleapis.com/falserverless/bria/bria_bg_replace_fg.jpg"
  },
  logs: true,
  onQueueUpdate: (update) => {
    if (update.status === "IN_PROGRESS") {
      update.logs.map((log) => log.message).forEach(console.log);
    }
  },
});
console.log(result.data);
console.log(result.requestId);

2. Authentication#

The API uses an API Key for authentication. It is recommended you set the FAL_KEY environment variable in your runtime when possible.

API Key#

In an environment where you cannot set environment variables, you can configure the API key manually on the client.

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

fal.config({
  credentials: "YOUR_FAL_KEY"
});

Protect your API Key

When running code on the client-side (e.g. in a browser, mobile app or GUI applications), make sure to not expose your FAL_KEY. Instead, use a server-side proxy to make requests to the API. For more information, check out our server-side integration guide.

3. Queue#

Long-running requests

For long-running requests, such as training jobs or models with slower inference times, it is recommended to check the Queue status and rely on Webhooks instead of blocking while waiting for the result.

Submit a request#

The client API provides a convenient way to submit requests to the model.

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

const { request_id } = await fal.queue.submit("fal-ai/bria/background/replace", {
  input: {
    image_url: "https://storage.googleapis.com/falserverless/bria/bria_bg_replace_fg.jpg"
  },
  webhookUrl: "https://optional.webhook.url/for/results",
});

Fetch request status#

You can fetch the status of a request to check if it is completed or still in progress.

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

const status = await fal.queue.status("fal-ai/bria/background/replace", {
  requestId: "764cabcf-b745-4b3e-ae38-1200304cf45b",
  logs: true,
});

Get the result#

Once the request is completed, you can fetch the result. See the Output Schema for the expected result format.

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

const result = await fal.queue.result("fal-ai/bria/background/replace", {
  requestId: "764cabcf-b745-4b3e-ae38-1200304cf45b"
});
console.log(result.data);
console.log(result.requestId);

4. Files#

Some attributes in the API accept file URLs as input. Whenever that's the case you can pass your own URL or a Base64 data URI.

Data URI (base64)#

You can pass a Base64 data URI as a file input. The API will handle the file decoding for you. Keep in mind that for large files, this alternative although convenient can impact the request performance.

Hosted files (URL)#

You can also pass your own URLs as long as they are publicly accessible. Be aware that some hosts might block cross-site requests, rate-limit, or consider the request as a bot.

Uploading files#

We provide a convenient file storage that allows you to upload files and use them in your requests. You can upload files using the client API and use the returned URL in your requests.

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

const file = new File(["Hello, World!"], "hello.txt", { type: "text/plain" });
const url = await fal.storage.upload(file);

Auto uploads

The client will auto-upload the file for you if you pass a binary object (e.g. File, Data).

Read more about file handling in our file upload guide.

5. Schema#

Input#

image_url string* required

Input Image to erase from

ref_image_url string

The URL of the reference image to be used for generating the new background. Use "" to leave empty. Either ref_image_url or bg_prompt has to be provided but not both. If both ref_image_url and ref_image_file are provided, ref_image_url will be used. Accepted formats are jpeg, jpg, png, webp. Default value: ""

prompt string

The prompt you would like to use to generate images.

negative_prompt string

The negative prompt you would like to use to generate images. Default value: ""

refine_prompt boolean

Whether to refine prompt Default value: true

seed integer

The same seed and the same prompt given to the same version of the model will output the same image every time.

fast boolean

Whether to use the fast model Default value: true

num_images integer

Number of Images to generate. Default value: 1

sync_mode boolean

If True, the media will be returned as a data URI and the output data won't be available in the request history.

{
  "image_url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/falserverless/bria/bria_bg_replace_fg.jpg",
  "ref_image_url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/falserverless/bria/bria_bg_replace_bg.jpg",
  "prompt": "Man leaning against a wall",
  "refine_prompt": true,
  "fast": true,
  "num_images": 1
}

Output#

images list<Image>* required

The generated images

seed integer* required

Seed value used for generation.

{
  "images": [
    {
      "content_type": "image/png",
      "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/falserverless/bria/bria_bg_replace_res.jpg"
    }
  ]
}

Other types#

Image#

url string* required

The URL where the file can be downloaded from.

content_type string

The mime type of the file.

file_name string

The name of the file. It will be auto-generated if not provided.

file_size integer

The size of the file in bytes.

width integer

The width of the image in pixels.

height integer

The height of the image in pixels.

Related Models

1. Calling the API

2. Authentication

API Key

3. Queue

4. Files

5. Schema

About

Bg Replace

1. Calling the API#

Install the client#

The client provides a convenient way to interact with the model API.

npm install --save @fal-ai/client

Migrate to @fal-ai/client

The @fal-ai/serverless-client package has been deprecated in favor of @fal-ai/client. Install the new package and update your imports — see client setup.

Setup your API Key#

Set FAL_KEY as an environment variable in your runtime.

export FAL_KEY="YOUR_API_KEY"

Submit a request#

The client API handles the API submit protocol. It will handle the request status updates and return the result when the request is completed.

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

const result = await fal.subscribe("fal-ai/bria/background/replace", {
  input: {
    image_url: "https://storage.googleapis.com/falserverless/bria/bria_bg_replace_fg.jpg"
  },
  logs: true,
  onQueueUpdate: (update) => {
    if (update.status === "IN_PROGRESS") {
      update.logs.map((log) => log.message).forEach(console.log);
    }
  },
});
console.log(result.data);
console.log(result.requestId);

2. Authentication#

The API uses an API Key for authentication. It is recommended you set the FAL_KEY environment variable in your runtime when possible.

API Key#

In an environment where you cannot set environment variables, you can configure the API key manually on the client.

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

fal.config({
  credentials: "YOUR_FAL_KEY"
});

Protect your API Key

3. Queue#

Long-running requests

Submit a request#

The client API provides a convenient way to submit requests to the model.

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

const { request_id } = await fal.queue.submit("fal-ai/bria/background/replace", {
  input: {
    image_url: "https://storage.googleapis.com/falserverless/bria/bria_bg_replace_fg.jpg"
  },
  webhookUrl: "https://optional.webhook.url/for/results",
});

Fetch request status#

You can fetch the status of a request to check if it is completed or still in progress.

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

const status = await fal.queue.status("fal-ai/bria/background/replace", {
  requestId: "764cabcf-b745-4b3e-ae38-1200304cf45b",
  logs: true,
});

Get the result#

Once the request is completed, you can fetch the result. See the Output Schema for the expected result format.

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

const result = await fal.queue.result("fal-ai/bria/background/replace", {
  requestId: "764cabcf-b745-4b3e-ae38-1200304cf45b"
});
console.log(result.data);
console.log(result.requestId);

4. Files#

Some attributes in the API accept file URLs as input. Whenever that's the case you can pass your own URL or a Base64 data URI.

Data URI (base64)#

Hosted files (URL)#

You can also pass your own URLs as long as they are publicly accessible. Be aware that some hosts might block cross-site requests, rate-limit, or consider the request as a bot.

Uploading files#

We provide a convenient file storage that allows you to upload files and use them in your requests. You can upload files using the client API and use the returned URL in your requests.

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

const file = new File(["Hello, World!"], "hello.txt", { type: "text/plain" });
const url = await fal.storage.upload(file);

Auto uploads

The client will auto-upload the file for you if you pass a binary object (e.g. File, Data).

Read more about file handling in our file upload guide.

5. Schema#

Input#

image_url string* required

Input Image to erase from

ref_image_url string

prompt string

The prompt you would like to use to generate images.

negative_prompt string

The negative prompt you would like to use to generate images. Default value: ""

refine_prompt boolean

Whether to refine prompt Default value: true

seed integer

The same seed and the same prompt given to the same version of the model will output the same image every time.

fast boolean

Whether to use the fast model Default value: true

num_images integer

Number of Images to generate. Default value: 1

sync_mode boolean

If True, the media will be returned as a data URI and the output data won't be available in the request history.

{
  "image_url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/falserverless/bria/bria_bg_replace_fg.jpg",
  "ref_image_url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/falserverless/bria/bria_bg_replace_bg.jpg",
  "prompt": "Man leaning against a wall",
  "refine_prompt": true,
  "fast": true,
  "num_images": 1
}

Output#

images list<Image>* required

The generated images

seed integer* required

Seed value used for generation.

{
  "images": [
    {
      "content_type": "image/png",
      "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/falserverless/bria/bria_bg_replace_res.jpg"
    }
  ]
}

Other types#

Image#

url string* required

The URL where the file can be downloaded from.

content_type string

The mime type of the file.

file_name string

The name of the file. It will be auto-generated if not provided.

file_size integer

The size of the file in bytes.

width integer

The width of the image in pixels.

height integer

The height of the image in pixels.

fal-ai/bria/background/replace

Table of contents

Table of contents

fal-ai/bria/background/replace

Table of contents

1. Calling the API

2. Authentication

3. Queue

4. Files

5. Schema

About

1. Calling the API#

Install the client#

Migrate to @fal-ai/client

Setup your API Key#

Submit a request#

2. Authentication#

API Key#

Protect your API Key

3. Queue#

Long-running requests

Submit a request#

Fetch request status#

Get the result#

4. Files#

Data URI (base64)#

Hosted files (URL)#

Uploading files#

Auto uploads

5. Schema#

Input#

Output#

Other types#

Image#

Related Models

Table of contents

Table of contents

1. Calling the API

2. Authentication

3. Queue

4. Files

5. Schema

About

1. Calling the API#

Install the client#

Migrate to @fal-ai/client

Setup your API Key#

Submit a request#

2. Authentication#

API Key#

Protect your API Key

3. Queue#

Long-running requests

Submit a request#

Fetch request status#

Get the result#

4. Files#

Data URI (base64)#

Hosted files (URL)#

Uploading files#

Auto uploads

5. Schema#

Input#

Output#

Other types#

Image#

Related Models