9:16 MP4
Change the background of a Reels or TikTok video
Keep the creator on screen and replace a busy room with your brand color, ready to post in 9:16.
Video background remover
Upload a clip, say who or what to keep, and get it back with a transparent, solid, blurred or brand-new background. No green screen needed.
Remove background from video without a green screen
Point out the person or object that stays. Manus separates it from everything behind it, so you never mask frame by frame.
Illustrative example.
How to remove video background online in 3 steps
Everything happens in one Manus chat, in your browser or in the desktop app.
AI video background remover use cases
Four ways to change a video background with Manus, each with a prompt you can reuse.
White background
Put a product video on a white background
Turn a tabletop product clip into a clean white-background video for a product page or marketplace listing.
Presenter on slides
Place a presenter cutout over lesson slides
Cut the teacher out of a recorded lesson and put them in the corner of your slide, so one video shows both.
Blurred background
Blur the video background of an interview
Keep the speaker in focus and hide the office or home behind them before you share the video.
Video background removal options
Remove the background, change it or blur it, then get the file format that fits where the video goes next.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I remove the background from a video?
Upload the video to Manus, say which person or object to keep, and describe the new background and file format. Manus processes the footage with code on its own computer, then gives you the finished video to review and download.
Is the Manus video background remover free?
New Manus users get free credits, so you can try removing a video background before choosing a plan. Each task uses credits, and longer videos take more time to process. See Manus plans and pricing for the credits included with each plan.
Can I remove a video background without a green screen?
Yes. Upload ordinary footage filmed anywhere and describe the subject to keep. Manus separates the subject from the room behind it, so no green screen or manual masking is needed.
How do I remove a green screen from a video?
Upload the clip and say it was filmed in front of a green screen. Manus keys out the green, cleans up the edges and puts your subject on a transparent, solid or new background.
How do I make a video background transparent?
Ask for a transparent background and a format that stores transparency, such as WebM, MOV with ProRes 4444, or a PNG image sequence. Standard MP4 files do not keep transparency, so choose a solid color or a new background when you need MP4.
Can I change the video background to an image or another video?
Yes. Upload the photo or clip you want behind the subject, or ask Manus to generate a new background image from a description.
Can I blur the video background instead of removing it?
Yes. Ask Manus to keep the subject sharp and blur everything behind it, and say how strong the blur should be.
Can I remove a black or white background from a video?
Yes. Say which background color to remove, such as black, white or a flat studio color, and the format you want back. Ask for a transparent WebM or MOV if you plan to layer the video over other footage.
Can I use video files from my computer?
Yes. Attach the video to your message on the web, and see the multimedia processing guide for what else Manus can do with video. In the Manus desktop app, you can also drag clips into the chat or tell Manus which folder they are in.
Can I edit the video after the background is removed?
Yes. Ask for changes in chat, such as cleaner edges or a different backdrop. To trim the clip or add captions and music, ask Manus to place it in a video project and open it in Video Editor in the Manus desktop app, where each layer stays on its own track.
Can Manus remove the background from an image too?
Yes. For photos, use the Manus AI background remover to get a cutout with a transparent background.