Original
Transparent
Hair detail
Windblown hair against open sky. The hard case.
Export transparent video with alpha channel
Remove video background and export WebM for web or ProRes MOV for editing. Real alpha channel, not black background.
5 free credits when you sign in — a short clip or a few stills.
Trial stills capped at 5. Fair-use limits apply.
WebM with alpha: up to 60s. ProRes 4444 MOV clips: up to 8s (use WebM for longer).
From $6.99 pack · 5 free credits
No card required
Drop video here or click to upload
MP4, MOV, WebM, or M4V · Up to 60 seconds · Max 1080p · Max 200MB
How it works
1
Upload video or image
Video up to 60 seconds, or a still for PNG cutout. Same credits either way.
2
AI removes the background
Writes a real alpha channel for video or stills — not a black fill.
3
Download transparent export
WebM or ProRes for video. Transparent PNG for stills.
Examples
Real alpha channel, not black background.
Works in Chrome / Firefox / OBS / Premiere. Safari still needs HEVC-with-alpha.
Original
Transparent
Hand overlay
Stream alerts, lower-thirds, OBS
Original
Transparent
Home office
Talking-head overlay for landing pages
Original
Transparent
Product
Floating product for ads and feature shots
Common Questions
Short answers to the export problems that usually show up as a black background.
Still image
How to Remove Background from an Image Online
Upload → remove background → download a true transparent PNG. 1 credit = 1 image.
Read the guide →NoticeIs remove.bg Shutting Down? What Changes on Dec 1, 2026
Standalone ends Dec 1, 2026 (CET); Canva/Leonardo paths; PAYG does not carry — not a ranked list.
Read the guide →DecisionWhat to use instead of remove.bg
Pick a path first (browser PNG, Canva, API, Enterprise). Not a ranked list.
Read the guide →Still imageHow to Make a Transparent PNG (Alpha Channel Explained)
What transparent PNG means, why JPG cannot store alpha, and how to verify before you publish.
Read the guide →CreditsFree Online Background Remover — What Free Means Here
5 free credits; trial stills capped at 5; shared with video. Not unlimited free.
Read the guide →Still imageProduct Photo Transparent PNG for Ecommerce
Ecommerce cutouts: lighting, shadows, white seamless vs busy tables, then transparent PNG.
Read the guide →Still imageHow to Make a Photo Background White Online
Remove the old backdrop, then export Pure white (#FFFFFF). Same 1 credit = 1 image.
Read the guide →How toHow do I remove a video background and keep it transparent?
Upload a clip, download VP9 WebM or ProRes 4444. No green screen. No HEVC, GIF, or public API.
Read the guide →FreeWhat free tools can export a transparent WebM with alpha?
FFmpeg if the file already has alpha. AI removal is a separate step. Five free credits is up to five seconds.
Read the guide →ConvertHow do I convert an MP4 with a solid background into a transparent WebM?
Key a flat color with FFmpeg, or remove a real background first. Commands tested on FFmpeg 6.1.1.
Read the guide →BrowsersHow do I make one transparent video work in both Safari and Chrome?
WebM for Chrome. HEVC-with-alpha for Safari. ExportAlpha does not export HEVC-with-alpha.
Read the guide →PlaybackWhy does my exported video lose transparency and turn black?
MP4 and the wrong ProRes profile bake in black. Safari WebM alpha is grey per WebKit bug 275908, not a second black.
Read the guide →FormatCan I export MP4 with alpha?
Everyday H.264 MP4 has no true alpha—including files with black built in. Use WebM or ProRes 4444 instead.
Read the guide →SafariWhy is my transparent WebM black in Safari?
Safari plays WebM but does not composite alpha (WebKit: grey background). Chrome/Firefox/Edge keep alpha. Safari needs HEVC-with-alpha.
Read the guide →FormatWhich Video Formats Support Transparency (Alpha Channel)?
WebM VP9 keeps alpha in Chrome, Firefox, and Edge (tested). HEVC-with-alpha for Safari (docs). ProRes 4444 for editors/OBS. Everyday H.264 MP4 has no alpha.
Read the guide →FormatHow do I compress a video with an alpha channel?
Keep alpha while choosing a smaller delivery file. Compressing an opaque MP4 does not create transparency.
Read the guide →ExportWebM transparent background — alpha channel export
Export VP9 WebM with yuva420p (fog/overlay-friendly), or encode locally with FFmpeg if you already have alpha.
Read the guide →BasicsWhat is a video alpha channel?
The fourth channel that stores per-pixel transparency. Without it, transparent regions become black.
Read the guide →QualityWhy does AI video background removal flicker?
Frame-by-frame masks drift. Temporal video models keep edges stable across time.
Read the guide →OBSHow do I make a transparent video overlay for OBS?
VP9 WebM as a Media Source. Loop repeats the file. Do not chroma-key alpha. ProRes 4444 is limited to 8 seconds.
Read the guide →ExportHow do I export a transparent video from After Effects?
Render QuickTime ProRes 4444 with RGB+Alpha, or import an ExportAlpha MOV and interpret Alpha. Everyday players often keep leftover green.
Read the guide →ExportHow do I export a transparent video from Premiere Pro?
Use QuickTime ProRes 4444 with alpha. Everyday H.264 MP4 will not keep transparency.
Read the guide →OBSHow do I use a transparent WebM as an OBS Stinger transition?
Attach VP9 WebM with alpha in Scene Transitions. This is a scene-change stinger, not a Media Source overlay.
Read the guide →ExportHow do I convert a ProRes MOV with alpha to WebM in FFmpeg?
Encode existing ProRes alpha to VP9 yuva420p. FFmpeg cannot invent a matte from an opaque file.
Read the guide →AlternativeWhat is an Unscreen alternative for true-alpha video?
Unscreen's standalone service has closed. ExportAlpha removes the background, then writes real WebM or ProRes alpha.
Read the guide →Pricing
1 credit = 1 video second or 1 still image. Same credit pool for transparent video and still-image background removal— no separate image plans. Video length rounds to the nearest whole second. Most new accounts get 5 free credits (trial stills capped at 5). Fair-use limits apply. Details. No card required. Plan credits reset each month. Pack credits never expire.
Failed jobs refund credits. Successful exports are not refundable. Prices are in USD and charged as shown — sales tax / VAT is not added at checkout. Terms
Billed once a year. Monthly equivalent shown so you can compare.
Creator
$15.83/mo$19
$190 billed annually · 2 months free
- 180 credits/month
- Includes still-image background removal
- Transparent WebM export
- ProRes 4444 MOV export
- 7-day result retention
POPULAR
Pro
$32.50/mo$39
$390 billed annually · 2 months free
- 420 credits/month
- Includes still-image background removal
- Transparent WebM export
- ProRes 4444 MOV export
- 7-day result retention
Studio
$65.83/mo$79
$790 billed annually · 2 months free
- 900 credits/month
- Includes still-image background removal
- Transparent WebM export
- ProRes 4444 MOV export
- 7-day result retention
One-Time Credit Packs
Credits never expire. Use them for video seconds or still images. Plan credits first, then pack credits.
Quick
$6.99
60 credits
Includes still-image background removal
$0.117/credit · 1 credit = 1s video or 1 image
Starter
$12.99
120 credits
Includes still-image background removal
$0.108/credit · 1 credit = 1s video or 1 image
Plus
$29.99
300 credits
Includes still-image background removal
$0.100/credit · 1 credit = 1s video or 1 image
We can
- Remove video background and export with real alpha channel
- Still-image background removal on the same credit pool (1 image = 1 credit) — see background remover
- Export transparent WebM (VP9 with yuva420p)
- Export ProRes 4444 MOV for editing software (clips up to 8s)
- Process videos up to 60 seconds at 1080p
We can't
- Restore quality lost from heavy compression
- Work as a real-time live stream plugin
- Bypass content safety policies
- Process videos longer than 60 seconds, or ProRes MOV longer than 8 seconds
FAQ
How long can ExportAlpha process?
Transparent WebM exports support clips up to 60 seconds. ProRes 4444 MOV export is limited to 8 seconds. Use WebM for longer clips.
Do I need a card to try ExportAlpha?
No card is required to try. Most new accounts get 5 free credits on first sign-in. Fair-use limits apply. 1 credit = 1 video second or 1 still image. Trial stills are capped at 5.
What does one credit buy?
1 credit = 1 video second, rounded to the nearest whole second, or 1 still image, with a minimum of 1 credit. Plans and packs share one credit pool. There is no separate image pricing.
What does a credit pack cost?
Credit packs start from $6.99 (Quick pack). See the pricing page for current packs and plans. Amounts shown are the live catalog, not estimates.
Can I use ExportAlpha on an iPhone or Android phone?
There is no iPhone or Android app. ExportAlpha is a website. The upload control is a normal file input, and the page layout fits a phone-width window. A check of the live site in a phone-sized browser window showed that upload control. The full upload, processing, and download flow has not been verified on a physical iPhone or Android phone. Transparent WebM preview is turned off on iPhone, iPad, and Safari.
Do trial videos have a watermark?
No. Video exports are not watermarked. Trial and paid video jobs use the same video processing path, and that path does not add a watermark. Trial still images are PNG files without a watermark. Paid accounts use a different still model.
Can I export GIF, a PNG sequence, or HEVC with alpha?
No. Video export is transparent WebM (VP9) or ProRes 4444 MOV only. ExportAlpha does not export HEVC-with-alpha, GIF, animated WebP, or a PNG sequence.
Security & Privacy
Temporary Processing
Private job files are retained for 7 days; opt-in showcase copies are separate
Content Safety
Prohibited: adult content, minors, non-consensual use