RemoveBG-GIMP is a plugin for removing image backgrounds through remove.bg, with separate files for GIMP 2.10 and GIMP 3.
Rembg
Rembg removes backgrounds from images through a command-line tool and software library.
About Rembg
Rembg removes backgrounds from images. It can be used as a command-line tool, Python library, HTTP server, or Docker container.
It handles single files and batch folder processing, with options to select a model, output only the mask, apply alpha matting, and reduce color fringing on soft edges. Use requires Python 3.11 to under 3.14 and a hardware-specific install for CPU, NVIDIA/CUDA, or AMD/ROCm.
Key features
- Remove backgrounds via CLI, Python library, HTTP server, or Docker
- Process single local files or piped remote image input
- Batch-process folders with watch mode for new files
- Select models and pass extra model parameters
- Output mask only, apply alpha matting, clean edge fringing
- Pre-download models and migrate legacy ~/.u2net models
Best for: People who want to add background removal to Python projects or command-line workflows.
Good for
- Works as CLI, library, HTTP server, and Docker container
- Offers CPU, NVIDIA/CUDA, and AMD/ROCm installation options
- Supports batch folder processing and pre-downloading models
Watch out for
- Requires Python >=3.11 and
- NVIDIA GPU use may require onnxruntime-gpu, CUDA, and cudnn-devel
- GPU setup requires checking system compatibility with onnxruntime
Rembg at a glance
- Website
- github.com/danielgatis/rembg
- Category
- Design & Creative › Image Creation & Editing
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Rembg FAQ
What Python version does Rembg require?
Python >=3.11 and
How do I install Rembg for CPU use?
Use pip install "rembg[cpu]" for the library, or pip install "rembg[cpu,cli]" for library plus CLI.
How do I process a folder of images?
Use rembg p path/to/input path/to/output, adding -w to watch for new or changed files.
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