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Transparent Video Maker
Make your video background transparent and keep the subject as a cutout. Remove the original scene with AI, preview the edges, and export WebM with an alpha channel for overlays and compositing.
Make my video transparentFree preview. Credits or a paid plan for watermark-free export. See pricing.
How to make a video background transparent
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Upload your clip
Start with the video background remover. Use a short clip with a clearly visible subject to check the result before processing a longer recording.
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Choose transparency and preview
Select the transparent background and inspect movement, hair, and clothing edges. A well-lit subject separated from the original background gives the tool more detail to work with.
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Export or keep editing
Download the transparent WebM, or open your processed result in the built-in editor to trim, crop, and add overlays before your final export.
Refine your cutout in the built-in video editor
Removing the background can be the first step. Trim the clip, crop the frame, reposition the subject, and add text, images, or audio in the built-in editor. Open the editor from your processed result; it needs your video and may ask you to sign in.
For a transparent output, leave the background empty. Adding an opaque image or color creates a finished scene instead. Transparent WebM playback varies between browsers and editing apps, so check a short export in the software where you plan to use it.
Start with background removal, then edit your resultChoose a format for your next step
| Output | Use it for | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| WebM with alpha | A moving cutout over another scene. | Your browser or editor must support alpha WebM. |
| PNG sequence | Individual frames for further compositing. | Start with an alpha-enabled source. A sequence does not include audio. |
| Standard MP4 | A finished video with a replacement background. | Use the video background changer to compose the scene. |
Transparent video questions
How do I make a video background transparent?
Open the video background remover, upload your clip, choose a transparent background, and inspect the preview. Export the transparent result as WebM with alpha. No physical green screen is required.
Can I preview the result for free?
Free previews show the first 10 seconds, or the entire clip if it is shorter. These previews include a watermark. Free downloads, where included in your account, also carry a watermark. Use credits or a paid plan for a full-length, watermark-free export, subject to your account file-size limit.
Does a normal MP4 keep a transparent background?
The standard MP4 exports in this tool contain a background rather than an alpha channel. Choose transparent WebM for a cutout, or convert an alpha-enabled source into a PNG sequence when you need individual frames.
Can I edit the video after removing its background?
Yes. The built-in editor can trim, crop, reposition, and add text, images, or audio to your processed clip. Open it from your processed result and sign in when prompted. Keep the background transparent if your final output needs alpha.
Why does my transparent video look black in a player?
Some players display transparent areas against black. Check the file in software that supports alpha-channel WebM and place it above another image or video. Browser and editor compatibility varies, so test a short export in your intended workflow first.