https://github.com/vdanielvpl/rmbg
RMBG is a simple tool designed to remove backgrounds from images effortlessly on Windows 10/11. It utilizes Wails and the Python-based rembg CLI library for background removal.
https://github.com/vdanielvpl/rmbg
ai background-remover image-cropper image-processing rembg rembg-frontend windows windows-10 windows-11
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RMBG is a simple tool designed to remove backgrounds from images effortlessly on Windows 10/11. It utilizes Wails and the Python-based rembg CLI library for background removal.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/vdanielvpl/rmbg
- Owner: VdanielVPL
- License: gpl-3.0
- Created: 2024-10-29T13:01:23.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-03-05T13:57:53.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-10-30T20:48:50.896Z (8 months ago)
- Topics: ai, background-remover, image-cropper, image-processing, rembg, rembg-frontend, windows, windows-10, windows-11
- Language: TypeScript
- Homepage:
- Size: 642 KB
- Stars: 1
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Contributing: CONTRIBUTING.md
- License: LICENSE
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RMBG
**RMBG** is a simple tool designed to remove backgrounds from images effortlessly on Windows 10/11. It utilizes **Wails** (Go backend) and the Python-based rembg CLI library for background removal. You will need **Python**, along with the rembg library. The frontend is built with **React**, using **Bun** for building, ensuring a smooth and responsive user interface.
[](https://github.com/VdanielVPL/RMBG/releases) [](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.en.html) [](https://github.com/VdanielVPL/RMBG/releases)
## 📥 Downloading the Installer
1. **Ensure Prerequisites are Met**:
- Follow the instructions in the [Prerequisites](#-prerequisites) section to set up your environment with either **Python and rembg** or use the **rembg installer** directly.
2. **Run the Installer**:
- Double-click the downloaded `.exe` file to install the application.
- After installation and ensuring that the prerequisites are met, the application is ready to use.
## 📝 Prerequisites
Before using RMBG, ensure you have the following installed:
### Option 1: Using Python and Pip
- **Python 3.10 to 3.13**: Download from [here](https://www.python.org/downloads/).
- **[`rembg`](https://github.com/danielgatis/rembg) library**: Install with:
```bash
pip install "rembg[cli]"
```
Check that it’s installed correctly:
```bash
rembg
```
This should show the rembg help information.
### Option 2: Using the rembg installer
- Download and run the **rembg installer** from [here](https://github.com/danielgatis/rembg/releases/latest/download/rembg-cli-installer.exe).
## ✨ Features
- **Remove backgrounds** from images quickly and easily.
- **Crop images** before removing the background.
- Switch between **cropping view** and **background removal view**.
- Supports various image formats (PNG, JPEG, WebP).
- User-friendly interface with drag-and-drop functionality.
- Windows 10/11 theme colors in app (Accent color, Mica backdrop).
- Lightweight and fast.
## 🚀 Usage
Once the application is installed and started:
1. **Add an Image**:
- Click on the designated area or drag and drop an image into the window.
2. **Crop the Image**:
- Use the cropping feature to select the desired portion of the image before removal.
3. **Switch Views**:
- Easily toggle between cropping view and background removal view.
4. **Remove the Background**:
- Let the application process the image with `rembg` to remove the background.
5. **Save the Processed Image**:
- Save the result with a transparent background to your chosen location.
## 🛠️ How It Works
- **rembg Integration**: The Go backend invokes the Python-based [`rembg`](https://github.com/danielgatis/rembg) CLI for background removal.
- **Go Backend with Wails**: Ensures efficient performance and a native desktop experience.
- **React Frontend**: Provides a responsive and modern interface.
- **Supported Formats**: Handles PNG, JPEG, and WebP.
## 📜 License
This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0. See the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
## 🤝 Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and submit a pull request with your improvements. For information on building the application, see [CONTRIBUTING](CONTRIBUTING.md).
## 🙏 Acknowledgments
- [Wails](https://wails.io/) for enabling cross-platform desktop applications using Go and web technologies.
- [rembg](https://github.com/danielgatis/rembg) for the Python-based background removal library.