An OBS plugin for removing background in portrait images (video), making it easy to replace the background when recording or streaming.
Publisher’s description
What is obs-backgroundremoval?
obs-backgroundremoval is an open-source live streaming program for Windows from Roy Shilkrot. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.1.13, released on April 22, 2024. 2 versions are listed since January 8, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (royshil/obs-backgroundremoval) has 4,632 stars. Similar programs include DistroAV, Sunshine and Streamlabs Desktop.
Project description on GitHub: “An OBS plugin for removing background in portrait images (video), making it easy to replace the background when recording or streaming.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: obs-backgroundremoval is an open-source live streaming tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is obs-backgroundremoval safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
E1E0BE6E8F85D57AB512B49A5E3C232C02C0653C45151AEFA49B70D05CFAD311· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.13Latest | April 22, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.1.8 | January 8, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id RoyShilkrot.obs-backgroundremoval -eobs-backgroundremoval-1.1.13-windows-x64-Installer.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Roy Shilkrot
- Category
- Live streaming
- Licence
- GPLv2
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/royshil/obs-backgroundremoval
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.1.13
- Released
- April 22, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- January 8, 2024
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 4,632
- GitHub forks
- 294
- winget ID
- RoyShilkrot.obs-backgroundremoval
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Frequently asked questions
Is obs-backgroundremoval free?
Yes. obs-backgroundremoval is open-source software under the GPLv2 licence.
Is obs-backgroundremoval safe to download?
The download comes from github.com; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install obs-backgroundremoval with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can obs-backgroundremoval be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does obs-backgroundremoval run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of obs-backgroundremoval?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 8, 2024.
What are alternatives to obs-backgroundremoval?
DistroAV, Sunshine, Streamlabs Desktop, Streamlink and GPAC. The alternatives page compares them.
