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Easily remove and customize the background of an image using AI image background removal to achieve a professional look when adding images to your video.
Remove green screen backgrounds or edit out unaesthetic backgrounds in one click to isolate the main object in your image and make the background transparent. Quickly replace the background with colors, gradients, animated backgrounds, and more with no downloads required.
Explore how to use the image background removal feature and replace your transparent image background with stock media to enhance your video storytelling in Clipchamp.
How to remove background from an image in Clipchamp
Step 1. Import an image or photo, or select a stock image
To remove the background of an image, import your media into Clipchamp. Click on the your media tab on the toolbar, then either click on the import media button or upload your photos using one of our integrations like OneDrive and Google Drive.
You can use the background removal feature on stock images. To select a stock image, click on the content library tab, then click on the visuals drop down arrow to select images. Browse the image library to find the perfect photo.
Drag and drop your image onto the timeline.
Step 2. Remove the image background
Click on your image on the timeline so it's highlighted green. Next, right click on the video preview, then click on the remove background button. You can also access the image background removal feature by clicking on the three dots options in the floating toolbar, then click on the remove background button.
Your image background will automatically start removing using AI technology. Your image will now have a transparent background.
Step 3. Replace image background with media
You can add an image or video background to your image by selecting stock media or uploading your own media.
You can add personal media to the timeline from the your media tab. To use stock media, click on the content library tab, then select backgrounds. Scroll through the options like gradient color backgrounds, animated backgrounds and graphic backgrounds.
When you have chosen your media, drag and drop it below your transparent image asset on the timeline. Your image will now appear to have a new background.
Step 4. Preview and save your video
Before saving your video, make sure to preview by clicking on the play button. When you’re ready to save, click on the export button and select a video resolution such as 1080p HD video resolution.
For more help using the image background remover, check out our help article.
6 ideas to use image background removal in your videos
Clean up product images for promo videos to help your products stand out in your marketing.
Keep your viewers focused on the main subject in demo videos by removing unwanted distractions.
Maintain a consistent design, video color grading and aesthetic on your website and social media platforms.
Eliminate messy backgrounds to make any image more professional for virtual learning videos.
Enhance the flow of slideshow videos by removing your image background and adding text behind the subject.
Create travel highlight videos with exciting stock landscapes to transport to another land.
Frequently asked questions
Is background removal free in Clipchamp?
The image background removal feature is available for free to all users of Clipchamp video editor.
How does the image background remover work?
The smart AI video editing technology can detect and isolate the main object in an image and remove the background. This feature in Clipchamp enables users to enhance videos easily.
What stock assets can I use to replace the background of an image?
The royalty-free content library has thousands of different professional assets you can use to replace the background of an image. Find high-quality videos in a range of genres like travel, landscapes, under the sea, space, and more. Select videos, images, backgrounds, solid colors, gradient color backgrounds, GIFs, and more.
Now that you know how background removal works, learn about more AI video editing tools to enhance your audio or learn how to add video transitions.
Try removing the background of an image today with Clipchamp video editor or download the Microsoft Clipchamp Windows app.
