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What it is

unscreen.io removes video backgrounds with AI, without requiring a green screen. Its web uploader accepts MP4, MOV, WebM, AVI, MKV, and GIF files. The free browser plan offers processing up to 1080p without time limits or an account, but supports WebM only, has no sound or storage, and uses limited bitrate. Premium plans support exports up to 4K with audio, no watermark, API access, and a commercial license; prices start at $2.97 per month. Premium processing offers Portrait Mode at 1 credit per second and Studio Quality at 4 credits per second. Unscreen Studio adds real-time background removal, virtual camera output, live face swap, video file processing, custom backgrounds, and a media downloader. The virtual camera can supply Zoom, OBS, Teams, or any camera-compatible application. Studio processes frames on the user's machine and says footage is not uploaded, streamed, or stored in the cloud. For cloud processing, videos remain available for download for 30 days before automatic deletion. The product also provides a REST API with a Node.js SDK.

Spec sheet

What it does
AI removes video backgrounds without requiring a green screen and can create transparent or replacement-background clips.Read 15 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
API
The service exposes a REST video-background-removal API with API-key authentication and presigned uploads.Read 15 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
Integrations
The virtual camera can feed Zoom, OBS, Teams, or any application that accepts a camera.Read 1 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
Security
The privacy policy states HTTPS transmission, encrypted storage, access controls, regular security audits and secure processing infrastructure.Read 15 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
Support
Studio and Premium include priority email support, while Free is listed with community support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
Acquisition history
TechCrunch reported on February 24, 2021 that Canva acquired Kaleido, whose products included Unscreen; the purchase price was not disclosed.Read 15 Oct 2026 · techcrunch.com
AI accuracy
The maker says its machine-learning models handle complex scenes and movement with professional precision.Read 15 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
AI-training policy
The terms say uploaded videos are not used to train AI models without explicit consent.Read 15 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
API documentation
The API page links an interactive OpenAPI reference and an API portal with live testing and webhook management.Read 15 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
API plan requirement
The API page says access is included in Business and Enterprise plans, while the current pricing comparison lists it with Premium.Read 15 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
Background replacement
Users can remove the background or replace it with a color, image or video.Read 15 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
Browser technology
The terms describe Free browser processing as local WebAssembly video processing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
Cloud retention
For the cloud service, processed videos are available for download for 30 days and then automatically deleted from the servers.Read 1 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
Company facts
LinkedIn lists Arken AI LLC as a privately held software company founded in 2018, headquartered in Sheridan, Wyoming, with 2–10 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company legal name
The terms identify Arken AI LLC as the company operating unscreen.io.Read 15 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
Core product
unscreen.io removes video backgrounds with AI without requiring a green screen.Read 1 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
Downloader integrations
The desktop downloader accepts links from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitch, Vimeo, X, and more.Read 1 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
GDPR rights
For EEA users, the policy lists access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, objection, consent withdrawal, and complaint rights.Read 1 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
Independent feature review
MobileAppDaily highlights AI removal, Full HD Pro output, Adobe Premiere/After Effects integration, multiple formats and watermark-free Pro exports.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mobileappdaily.com
Independent pricing review
MobileAppDaily lists historical plans from Hobby $7.93 to Studio $341.46 and pay-as-you-go at $4.39 per video minute.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mobileappdaily.com
Input formats
The web uploader lists MP4, MOV, WebM, AVI, MKV and GIF support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
Kaleido funding
Kaleido said it rejected outside investment and bootstrapped organically before joining Canva.Read 15 Oct 2026 · kaleido.ai
Kaleido scale before acquisition
Kaleido stated that remove.bg and unscreen.com were used by over 100 million people in more than 180 countries in 2020.Read 15 Oct 2026 · kaleido.ai
Licence
The terms state that the software, algorithms, models, interface and documentation are company intellectual property, indicating a proprietary product rather than open source.Read 15 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
Limit: billing
A Trustpilot reviewer reports unexpected recurring charges totaling $78 and difficulty contacting support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Limit: export complaints
Trustpilot reviewers report receiving alpha/color files or GIF-only downloads when they expected a transparent MP4 workflow.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Limit: output quality
A G2 reviewer says the quality of generated output still needs improvement.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: pricing
A G2 reviewer says subscription pricing is high relative to the added features.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Local privacy
Studio states that frames are processed on-device, never uploaded or stored in the cloud, and that offline use is supported.Read 15 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
Maker background
The site says the product was built by the creators of rembg.com, which it says has served millions of users.Read 1 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
On-device privacy
Unscreen Studio processes every frame on the user’s machine and says footage is not uploaded, streamed, or stored in the cloud.Read 1 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
Praise: automation
G2 reviewers praise automatic background removal without manual pixel selection and report substantial time savings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Praise: simplicity
A Trustpilot reviewer praises the site's simplicity, attractive design, speed and After Effects plugin.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Processing modes
Premium offers Portrait Mode at 1 credit per second and Studio Quality at 4 credits per second.Read 1 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
Processing speed
The service claims optimized infrastructure processes videos in minutes and supports clips up to 30 minutes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
Rating on G2
4.3 out of 5 from 3 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on Trustpilot
2.4 out of 5 from 7 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Resolution
Paid cloud processing exports up to 4K, while Free is capped at 1080p.Read 15 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
Retention
Cloud uploads are temporarily stored; processed videos remain downloadable for 30 days before automatic deletion.Read 15 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
SDK
A Node.js package named @unscreen/video-background-remover is published for API use.Read 15 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
Security measures
The privacy policy states that unscreen.io uses HTTPS encryption, encrypted storage for sensitive information, regular security audits and updates, access controls, and secure video-processing infrastructure.Read 1 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
Self-hosting
No self-hosted server edition is described; the product offers browser-local, desktop-local and cloud API modes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
Shutdown consequence
Canva says previously exported Unscreen videos remain usable for personal, commercial, client and social projects, subject to listed restrictions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · canva.com
Shutdown of original Unscreen
Canva's help center states that Unscreen.com closed on June 29, 2026 and that Canva is focusing on its own video background remover.Read 15 Oct 2026 · canva.com
Studio app
Unscreen Studio provides real-time background removal, virtual camera output, live face swap, video file processing, custom backgrounds, and a built-in media downloader.Read 1 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
Studio downloader
The desktop app can download media from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitch, Vimeo and X for local processing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
Studio face swap
Studio provides live face swapping with preset faces or an uploaded portrait, including face enhancement.Read 15 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
Studio live removal
Unscreen Studio removes, replaces or blurs webcam backgrounds in real time and outputs a virtual camera feed.Read 15 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
Supported uploads
The web uploader supports MP4, MOV, WebM, AVI, MKV, and GIF files.Read 1 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
System requirements
Downloads are offered for Windows x64 and macOS Apple Silicon; the page specifies Windows 10+ and macOS 13+.Read 15 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
Target users
The company says unscreen.io is intended for individual creators, content creators, social-media marketers, agencies, businesses, streamers, gamers, and large enterprises.Read 1 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
Transparent compositing
The product creates subject-only clips intended for compositing in other editing tools.Read 15 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io

Plans and prices

Free Free forever browser/local processing · up to 1080p · no account · no sound · limited bitrate · WebM export only · no storage Read 15 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
Premium $2.97 a month $2.97/month for 300 credits; other tiers $4.95/$9.90/$19.80/$29.70/$49.50/$99/$495 monthly cloud processing · 4K · no watermark · MP4/MOV/WebM/GIF · audio · storage · API · commercial licence · priority email support Read 15 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
Premium (300 credits) $2.97 a month per month · 300 credits Up to 4K · no watermark · MP4, MOV, WebM, GIF · audio included · API access · commercial license Read 1 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
Premium (500 credits) $4.95 a month per month · 500 credits Up to 4K · no watermark · MP4, MOV, WebM, GIF · audio included · API access · commercial license Read 1 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
Premium (1,000 credits) $9.90 a month per month · 1,000 credits Up to 4K · no watermark · MP4, MOV, WebM, GIF · audio included · API access · commercial license Read 1 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
Premium (2,000 credits) $19.80 a month per month · 2,000 credits Up to 4K · no watermark · MP4, MOV, WebM, GIF · audio included · API access · commercial license Read 1 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
Premium (3,000 credits) $29.70 a month per month · 3,000 credits Up to 4K · no watermark · MP4, MOV, WebM, GIF · audio included · API access · commercial license Read 1 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
Premium (5,000 credits) $49.50 a month per month · 5,000 credits Up to 4K · no watermark · MP4, MOV, WebM, GIF · audio included · API access · commercial license Read 1 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
Premium (10,000 credits) $99 a month per month · 10,000 credits Up to 4K · no watermark · MP4, MOV, WebM, GIF · audio included · API access · commercial license Read 1 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
Studio $199 a year $199/year Windows, Mac, Linux and web · up to 2 devices · unlimited local usage · offline processing · webcam removal and face swap · no API Read 15 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io
Premium (50,000 credits) $495 a month per month · 50,000 credits Up to 4K · no watermark · MP4, MOV, WebM, GIF · audio included · API access · commercial license Read 1 Oct 2026 · unscreen.io

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free browser processing has no time limit.
  • Premium supports exports up to 4K.
  • Studio offers offline processing on desktop devices.
  • REST API includes a Node.js SDK.

Limits

  • Free exports are WebM only and have no sound.
  • Free processing uses limited bitrate and has no storage.
  • Studio includes no API access.
  • Cloud videos are deleted after 30 days.

Who it suits

It suits creators, marketers, agencies, businesses, streamers, and gamers who need video background removal. Studio is relevant to users who want local processing or a virtual camera output.

unscreen.io in depth

Read the full write-up

unscreen.io is an AI video background remover with browser, desktop, and API options. It suits creators who need silent quick exports, metered higher-quality processing, or a local live camera feed. The key choice is between Premium’s credit-based cloud processing and Studio’s unlimited local use.

Overview

Background replacement, blur, and foreground isolation address the central editing task, while the web uploader accepts MP4, MOV, WebM, AVI, MKV, and GIF. Studio adds real-time background removal, virtual camera output, live face swap, video-file processing, custom backgrounds, and a built-in downloader. That breadth makes unscreen.io more than a one-off cutout tool, though the free browser plan is too restricted for many finished videos.

The maker says it built unscreen.io after rembg.com, which it says has served millions of users.

Key features

Browser processing and Premium modes

The free browser plan processes without a time limit, supports up to 1080p, and requires no account. It is genuinely useful for basic silent WebM exports, but limited bitrate, no sound, and no storage make it a poor fit for polished or reusable deliverables. Premium supports up to 4K, removes watermarks, adds audio, and exports MP4, MOV, WebM, and GIF. Portrait Mode uses 1 credit per second; Studio Quality uses 4, so longer or higher-quality jobs can consume a monthly allowance quickly.

Studio, live camera, and privacy

Studio’s virtual camera can feed Zoom, OBS, Teams, or any application that accepts a camera, giving streamers and presenters a practical live workflow. Its downloader accepts links from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitch, Vimeo, X, and more. Studio processes frames on the user’s machine; unscreen.io says footage is not uploaded, streamed, or stored in the cloud. Cloud-processed videos remain downloadable for 30 days before automatic deletion.

API and security

The REST API includes presigned uploads, API-key authentication, interactive documentation, an API portal, and a Node.js SDK. That is a useful path for integrating background removal into a service, but API access is bundled with Premium rather than Studio. The privacy policy describes HTTPS encryption, encrypted storage for sensitive information, security audits and updates, access controls, and secure video-processing infrastructure. EEA users have rights including access, correction, deletion, restriction, portability, objection, consent withdrawal, and complaint.

Pricing

Free costs nothing, billed Forever free. Its unlimited browser processing is appealing for occasional silent WebM work, but the 1080p ceiling, limited bitrate, and lack of storage and sound are material compromises.

Premium is a monthly credit allowance, with the same stated export features and API access at each tier: 300 credits for $2.97 a month; 500 for $4.95 a month; 1,000 for $9.90 a month; 2,000 for $19.80 a month; 3,000 for $29.70 a month; 5,000 for $49.50 a month; 10,000 for $99 a month; or 50,000 for $495 a month. Premium fits users who need sound, commercial licensing, no watermark, and up to 4K; the credit meter is the constraint, especially with Studio Quality at four credits per second.

Studio costs $199 a year, billed per year, for up to two desktop devices and unlimited non-metered use. It includes offline processing and works on web, Windows, Mac, and Linux, but has no API. It is the clearer choice for frequent local processing; occasional users may prefer not to commit to an annual plan.

Platforms

unscreen.io supports web, Windows, macOS, Linux, and API access. Studio’s local, offline workflow is distinct from cloud processing, while Premium’s API option is relevant to developers building an integration.

Who it's for

Creators who need occasional exports can start free if silent WebM and limited bitrate are acceptable. Social-media marketers and agencies producing regular, higher-resolution work are better served by a Premium allowance matched to their volume. Streamers and presenters should consider Studio for its live virtual camera and local processing. Developers needing API access should choose Premium, not Studio. The product is also aimed at businesses and larger enterprises, though those with usage beyond the published credit tiers should weigh the metered model carefully.

Pros and cons

Pros: Free browser processing has no time limit and needs no account; useful for testing or basic silent exports.

Pros: Premium offers audio, no watermark, commercial licensing, multiple export formats, and up to 4K, alongside API access.

Pros: Studio combines non-metered use, offline local processing, and a virtual camera for live apps.

Cons: Free exports are WebM-only, silent, limited-bitrate, and have no storage.

Cons: Premium’s per-second credit costs make higher-quality or longer videos consume the allowance faster.

Cons: Studio is an annual purchase and does not include API access.

Alternatives

AI Video Background Removers is the broader category for comparing other tools. Choose Cutout.Pro if you want a freemium option spanning Android, iOS, desktop, web, and API, with a $5 a month 80-credit tier. Background Eraser is another freemium alternative, with iOS, macOS, web, and Windows support; its free exports carry a watermark. Media.io AI Object Remover is a web-based paid option with a free trial and cloud storage. VCam is worth comparing for a freemium Windows and macOS workspace whose Starter plan limits members to three and adds a watermark. PixelZap is a freemium Android, iOS, and macOS alternative. Vmaker is a freemium choice for iOS, macOS, and Windows, with a free tier that includes 5 GB storage, one minute of screen recording, and 20 minutes of subtitles per month. insMind Video Background Changer is a paid alternative with a free trial and Android, iOS, and web support. Knockout API is an API-focused freemium alternative for web and API users, with a free recurring allowance of 30 images per month.

Verdict

Choose unscreen.io if you need AI background removal across browser exports, a local live camera workflow, or an API, and can match Premium credits to your volume or use Studio’s annual non-metered plan. Look elsewhere if your main requirement is a free, sound-enabled finished export or predictable high-volume cloud processing without a per-second credit trade-off.

Verdict

unscreen.io offers browser processing, metered Premium options, and desktop Studio with local processing. Choose between the free plan's export limits, Premium credits, or Studio's non-metered use and lack of API access.

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