LibreAI / Image / unbagrnd
// image ยท zidniryi/unbagrnd

unbagrnd

Free, fast AI background remover for Windows, macOS, Linux and Android

๐Ÿ’Ž Hidden gemโ˜… 124 starsโ‘‚ 14 forksMITupdated 2026-09
โ–ฆ visual โ€” this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
// project facts

Project facts

unbagrnd is an open-source image project by zidniryi (zidniryi/unbagrnd on GitHub). It has 124 GitHub stars and 14 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 18 September 2026.

GitHub stars
124
Forks
14
License
MIT
Last updated on GitHub
18 September 2026
Category
Image
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Hidden gem โ€” a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Install the app

    Grab the build for your OS โ€” desktop or Android.

  2. Open a photo

    Load the image you want to cut out.

  3. Remove background

    The AI model isolates the subject locally.

  4. Save the cutout

    Export with transparency for any project.

// features

Why people love it

Cross-platform

Windows, macOS, Linux and Android builds.

AI cutouts

Computer-vision background removal.

Fast and local

Rust performance with no cloud round-trip.

Free software

No subscription or paywall.

MIT licensed

Commercial use allowed with attribution.

Offline capable

Process photos without a connection.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 โ€” Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/zidniryi/unbagrnd.git
    cd unbagrnd
  2. Step 2 โ€” Check the README

    Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.

    cat README.md | head -60
  3. Step 3 โ€” Run it

    Follow the project's launch command โ€” Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.

    # see README for the exact launch command
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Who maintains unbagrnd?

It is an open-source project at zidniryi/unbagrnd with 162 forks. Check the repo's contributors and recent commits to see how active maintenance is.

Is unbagrnd free for commercial use?

MIT licensed โ€” commercial use allowed with attribution.

Is there an Android app?

Yes โ€” it ships builds for Windows, macOS, Linux and Android.

Does it upload my photos?

It is designed to run locally with no cloud dependency.

Why Rust?

Rust gives it fast, lightweight binaries across platforms.

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Get unbagrnd

Free and open โ€” grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.