LocalBG review
A privacy-focused desktop remover with broad media support and CLI automation.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
LocalBG is a desktop application for removing backgrounds from images, video, and animated GIFs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is suited to photographers, designers, developers, and organizations handling private or high-volume media. Processing happens locally without image uploads, and the feature set covers transparent cutouts, custom backgrounds, resizing, compression, edge despill, shadows, reflections, and watermarking. The Free plan includes fully offline processing, unlimited image processing, CLI support, and PNG and WebP input support.
Pricing is straightforward. The Free plan costs €0 per month and is centered on single-image workflows, while the Pro plan costs €8 per month when billed monthly. Pro adds bulk processing, video and GIF background removal, custom backgrounds, AI enhancement, PSD export, and use on 3 devices. The published plans also show a 3-day free trial. For users who only need offline image cutouts and command-line access, Free covers the core workflow; users processing folders or working with motion media need Pro.
LocalBG’s strongest distinction is its combination of privacy-oriented local processing and production features. It can process multiple files and folders, run through a command-line interface for automation and server use, and export transparent PNG or WebP files, alpha masks, and layered PSDs. It also connects with DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Final Cut. Choose LocalBG if offline handling, video or GIF support, batch work, and creative-production exports matter. Choose an alternative if you need a different platform or broader integration coverage than these listed desktop and video-editing options.
LocalBG pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Processes media offline without uploading images
- Supports batch folders, video, GIFs, and CLI automation
- Exports PNG, WebP, alpha masks, and layered PSD files
- Where it doesn't
- Video and GIF removal requires the Pro plan
- Advanced export and enhancement tools are paid features
- Creative integrations focus on four video-editing applications
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