background-removal-js/README.md

background-removal-js

# Background Removal in the Browser & Node.js

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Remove backgrounds from images directly in the browser or Node.js environment with ease and no additional costs or privacy concerns.
Explore an [interactive demo](https://img.ly/showcases/cesdk/web/background-removal/web?utm_source=github&utm_medium=project&utm_campaign=background-removal-js).

## Overview

`@imgly/background-removal` is a powerful npm package that allows developers to seamlessly remove the background from images directly in the browser.

`@imgly/background-removal-node` is a powerful npm package that allows developers to remove the background from images in Node.js.

With its unique features and capabilities, this package offers an innovative and cost-effective solution for background removal tasks without compromising data privacy.

## Who is it for?

`@imgly/background-removal` is ideal for developers and projects that require efficient and cost-effective background removal directly in the browser or Node.js. It caters to a wide range of use cases, including but not limited to:

- _E-commerce applications_ that need to remove backgrounds from product images in real time.

- _Image editing applications_ that require background removal capabilities for enhancing user experience.

- _Web-based graphic design tools_ that aim to simplify the creative process with in-browser background removal.

Whether you are a professional developer or a hobbyist, `@imgly/background-removal` empowers you to deliver impressive applications and services with ease.

## License

The software is free for use under the AGPL License. Please contact [support@img.ly](mailto:support@img.ly?subject=Background-Removal%20License) for questions about other licensing options.

## Authors & Contributors

This library is made by IMG.LY shipping the world's premier SDKs for building creative applications.
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