Right here. On your computer.
AI processing happens locally. Open an image and get to work, even without an internet connection.
Remove backgrounds.
Keep everything else.
Powerful AI background removal, right on your computer.
Free, open-source, and designed to keep your images private.
Download CutOut
View on GitHubFree for Windows, macOS & Linux
Your photos never leave your computer.
No upload. No subscription. No compromises on resolution.Less background. More subject.
Let the details
do the talking.
A face. A few curls. The things that make an image yours. Choose a model, remove the background, and make room for what comes next.
This is a genuine result from CutOut’s official demo, using a generated portrait sample. Both views are matching crops of the recording.
See it in the original demo
A little less friction
Your images.
Your computer.
Your creative space.
Your images stay your images.
No uploading to a server. No account to create. Your photos stay on the device you choose.
Free, and open to everyone.
No subscriptions or paywalls. The code is open source under the MIT license.
One image. Or the whole folder.
Make a quick cutout, process a selection, or work through a folder and its subfolders in one batch.
A small tool. A thoughtful workflow.
From the first cut
to the final export.
A softer edge.
A sharper finish.
Adjust the Edges slider and see the result in a live preview. Zoom and pan to take a closer look.
The right background.
Or none at all.
Keep it transparent, choose a solid color, or add a picture behind your subject. Export as PNG, JPG, or WebP at the original dimensions.
Four models. Your call.
A model for
every moment.
Quick checks or the final export.
Choose the right starting point for your image.
01
Fast
Lightest modelU²-Net-P
Simple subjects. Quick checks.
02
Balanced
Everyday choiceIS-Net general use
An everyday starting point.
03
Best
Fine detailBiRefNet Lite
Give the little details attention.
04
Best+
Full modelBiRefNet · fp16
Take your time with the final cut.
All four models are included. Processing time and results vary by image and hardware.
Meet the modelsMade to be open
Good tools should
be within reach.
CutOut is free and open-source. Look under the hood, report a bug, or make it better for everyone.
Find us on GitHubMake room for the subject
Ready for
a clean start?
Get CutOut. Keep your images local.
Let your ideas go a little further.
MIT licensedNo accountWorks offline
CutOut for Windows
v0.1.1
x64 .exe698 MB · Models included
Download .exeWindows 10 / 11 · 64-bit · AVX2 CPU required. 8 GB RAM recommended. The installer is not code-signed.
Showing the verified release snapshot from Oct 19, 2026.