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I run AI background removal in the browser–no upload,no server

I run AI background removal in the browser–no upload,no server

by shadoxise·Apr 10, 2026·7 points·0 comments
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AI Analysis

●MidCozyShip It

WASM-based ML is clever, but remove.bg and PhotoRoom already own this category.

Strengths
  • •ONNX Runtime WASM pipeline keeps images client-side with zero server uploads
  • •Three removal modes (Auto, Smart Click, Brush) offer genuine precision control
  • •Batch processing supports up to 50 images without API keys or limits
Weaknesses
  • •Background removal is a saturated category with dozens of free alternatives
  • •20 MB file limit and browser-based processing constrain heavy professional use
Category
AI/ML
Target Audience

Privacy-conscious users needing quick background removal

Similar To

remove.bg · PhotoRoom · Adobe Express Background Remover

Post Description

RMBG-1.4 + SAM running client-side via ONNX Runtime WASM. ~2s on laptop, works on mobile. Your image never leaves the browser.

Built this as part of allplix.com. 19yo student in France, solo project.

Happy to talk about the WASM pipeline or the pain of running ML models in a browser tab.

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