Why Photo Privacy Matters
Background removal tools powered by AI typically require uploading your images to cloud servers for processing.
- Personal photos uploaded to unknown servers
- Images may be used to train AI models
- No control over image retention
- Privacy concerns for faces and personal content
- Professional photos may violate client confidentiality
AI Background Removal in Your Browser
We use ONNX Runtime Web to run AI models directly in your browser. The neural network processes your images locally.
- AI model runs in your browser via WebAssembly
- Photos never transmitted anywhere
- Perfect for personal and professional photos
- No account or upload required
- Works on portraits, products, and more
Cloud AI vs Local AI
| Feature | Cloud Background Removers | LocalForge |
|---|---|---|
| Image Upload | Required - sent to cloud | Never - AI runs locally |
| AI Processing | Remote GPU servers | Your browser (WebAssembly) |
| Photo Privacy | Images seen by service | Completely private |
| Training Data | May use your photos | Your images stay private |
| Offline Use | Not possible | Yes after model loads |
How Local AI Background Removal Works
Load Your Image
Drop your image into the browser. It is loaded into memory locally.
AI Processes Locally
The neural network runs in your browser using WebAssembly/ONNX. No cloud processing.
Download Result
Get your image with transparent background. Original stays on your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does AI run in my browser?
We use ONNX Runtime Web, which allows machine learning models to run directly in your browser using WebAssembly. The AI model is downloaded once and runs locally.
Is the quality as good as cloud services?
Yes. We use the same type of neural network architecture as cloud services. The main difference is where the processing happens - in your browser instead of remote servers.
What image formats are supported?
We support JPEG, PNG, WebP, and GIF images. Output is always PNG with transparent background.
Is there a watermark?
Free users see a small watermark on processed images. Pro users get watermark-free output.
Why does the first image take longer?
The AI model needs to load into your browser the first time. After that, processing is fast. The model is cached for future use.