GitHub - Suvink/cut-it-out: A browser based background removal tool for images.

CutItOut - Free AI Background Remover

CutItOut is a free, open-source, and privacy-focused tool that removes image backgrounds instantly directly in your browser. Powered by WebAssembly and the U2-Net deep learning model, it ensures your images never leave your device.

🚀 Features

100% Client-Side: No server uploads. Your photos stay private.
AI-Powered: Uses the state-of-the-art U2-Net model via @imgly/background-removal.
- This library loads the ONNX runtime via WebAssembly (WASM) to execute the U2-Net model directly in the browser.
- There is no need for a backend server, reducing costs to zero and guaranteeing user privacy.
Smart Editing:
- Magic Brush: Select areas to restore or erase based on color similarity.
- Restore Mode: "Ghost" overlay helps you see what you're restoring.
- Zoom & Pan: Precise control for detailed editing.
High Quality: Exports full-resolution transparent PNGs. No restrictions! No watermarks!

💻 Local Development

Follow these steps to run CutItOut locally on your machine.

Prerequisites

Node.js (v18 or higher)
npm (v9 or higher)

Installation

Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/Suvink/cut-it-out.git
cd cut-it-out

Install dependencies
Start the development server

Open http://localhost:5173 in your browser.

Building for Production

To create a production build:

The output will be in the dist folder, ready to be deployed to any static host (Vercel, Netlify, GitHub Pages, etc.).

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please see CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines on how to get started.

📄 License

This project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0 - see the LICENSE file for details.