# Ideogram Remove Background

> Remove backgrounds from existing images with Ideogram's remove background feature. Isolate subjects cleanly for compositing and creative reuse.


## Overview

- **Endpoint**: `https://fal.run/fal-ai/ideogram/remove-background`
- **Model ID**: `fal-ai/ideogram/remove-background`
- **Category**: image-to-image
- **Kind**: inference


## Pricing

Your request will cost **$0.01**.

For more details, see [fal.ai pricing](https://fal.ai/pricing).

## API Information

This model can be used via our HTTP API or more conveniently via our client libraries.
See the input and output schema below, as well as the usage examples.


### Input Schema

The API accepts the following input parameters:


- **`image_url`** (`string`, _required_):
  The image URL whose background needs to be removed. The foreground subject is preserved against a transparent background. JPEG, PNG and WebP formats are supported (maximum file size 10MB).
  - Examples: "https://v3.fal.media/files/rabbit/F6dvKPFL9VzKiM8asJOgm_MJj6yUB6rGjTsv_1YHIcA_image.webp"

- **`sync_mode`** (`boolean`, _optional_):
  If `True`, the media will be returned as a data URI and the output data won't be available in the request history.
  - Default: `false`



**Required Parameters Example**:

```json
{
  "image_url": "https://v3.fal.media/files/rabbit/F6dvKPFL9VzKiM8asJOgm_MJj6yUB6rGjTsv_1YHIcA_image.webp"
}
```


### Output Schema

The API returns the following output format:

- **`image`** (`File`, _required_):
  The foreground image with the background removed (transparent).
  - Examples: {"url":"https://v3b.fal.media/files/b/0a994215/rxdZME1tH4a2pmk0sKV-x_image.png"}



**Example Response**:

```json
{
  "image": {
    "url": "https://v3b.fal.media/files/b/0a994215/rxdZME1tH4a2pmk0sKV-x_image.png"
  }
}
```


## Usage Examples

### cURL

```bash
curl --request POST \
  --url https://fal.run/fal-ai/ideogram/remove-background \
  --header "Authorization: Key $FAL_KEY" \
  --header "Content-Type: application/json" \
  --data '{
     "image_url": "https://v3.fal.media/files/rabbit/F6dvKPFL9VzKiM8asJOgm_MJj6yUB6rGjTsv_1YHIcA_image.webp"
   }'
```

### Python

Ensure you have the Python client installed:

```bash
pip install fal-client
```

Then use the API client to make requests:

```python
import fal_client

def on_queue_update(update):
    if isinstance(update, fal_client.InProgress):
        for log in update.logs:
           print(log["message"])

result = fal_client.subscribe(
    "fal-ai/ideogram/remove-background",
    arguments={
        "image_url": "https://v3.fal.media/files/rabbit/F6dvKPFL9VzKiM8asJOgm_MJj6yUB6rGjTsv_1YHIcA_image.webp"
    },
    with_logs=True,
    on_queue_update=on_queue_update,
)
print(result)
```

### JavaScript

Ensure you have the JavaScript client installed:

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

Then use the API client to make requests:

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

const result = await fal.subscribe("fal-ai/ideogram/remove-background", {
  input: {
    image_url: "https://v3.fal.media/files/rabbit/F6dvKPFL9VzKiM8asJOgm_MJj6yUB6rGjTsv_1YHIcA_image.webp"
  },
  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);
```


## Additional Resources

### Documentation

- [Model Playground](https://fal.ai/models/fal-ai/ideogram/remove-background)
- [API Documentation](https://fal.ai/models/fal-ai/ideogram/remove-background/api)
- [OpenAPI Schema](https://fal.ai/api/openapi/queue/openapi.json?endpoint_id=fal-ai/ideogram/remove-background)

### fal.ai Platform

- [Platform Documentation](https://docs.fal.ai)
- [Python Client](https://docs.fal.ai/clients/python)
- [JavaScript Client](https://docs.fal.ai/clients/javascript)