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popVideo

Paid#21 of 24 in Video Background Removal SoftwareGreen Screen Software

popVideo: A focused Windows chroma-key tool for iClone workflows and transparent exports. Ranked #21 of 24 in Video Background Removal Software by our editors (7.1/10); pricing: 15-day trial; best for chroma-key users in iClone workflows.

7.1/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.1 / 10
Pricing
15-day trial
Best for
Chroma-key users in iClone workflows
Free plan
No
Founded
1993 · Silicon Valley, California, United States
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- One-click chroma-key removal with timeline-based masks
- Exports transparent video through ProRes 4444 MOV and AVI
- Real-time compositing compatibility with iClone
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only desktop application
- Current legacy listing does not support 4K
- No listed numeric price or free plan

Our verdict on popVideo

popVideo is a Windows desktop application for removing solid-color backgrounds from video and image sequences. It is aimed at video editors, VFX users, and creators working with Reallusion iClone or Cartoon Animator. The workflow combines one-click chroma-key removal with timeline editing, adjustable key settings, custom masks, background previews, and tools for converting alpha images and alpha video. It supports AVI, WMV, MPEG, MPG, MOV, MP4, MTS, M2V, AVC, M2TS, and M2T inputs.

Its strongest fit is the Reallusion ecosystem. popVideo integrates with iClone and CrazyTalk Animator, and its real-time compositing compatibility with iClone gives users a direct path into that workflow. For difficult footage, custom mask tools can refine areas that a basic color key may not remove cleanly. Speed, frame-rate, crop, and resolution controls add practical editing flexibility, while transparent export supports ProRes 4444 MOV and AVI with a separate alpha video option for third-party editing applications.

The published offering is paid and currently lists one plan: popVideo 3 + VFX 200. It includes a perpetual license for popVideo 3 and the Super VFX 200 content pack, with a 15-day free trial available. The current store listing identifies it as a legacy product and states that it does not support 4K, despite older official product pages describing up to 4K output. Choose popVideo when detailed chroma-key, alpha handling, and iClone compatibility matter more than broad platform support. Users needing a current 4K workflow or a macOS option should consider alternatives.

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popVideo pricing

Plans 15-day trialPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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popVideo fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	Not verified
Background replacement	Yes
Background blur	Not verified
Transparent video export	Yes
Maximum resolution	Not verified
Maximum clip length	Not verified
Supported input formats	AVI, WMV, MPEG, MPG, MOV, MP4, MTS, M2V, AVC, M2TS, M2T
Batch processing	Not verified
Free trial	15 days
Money-back guarantee	14 days
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows
Support	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate)
Integrations	2 integrations: iClone, CrazyTalk Animator
Pricing	15-day trial (source)
Website	reallusion.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

popVideo integrations

popVideo lists 2 integrations on its own site.

iClone
CrazyTalk Animator

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