popVideo
Desktop chroma-key software for creating transparent video.
At a glance
- Editor score6.0 / 10
- Pricing15-day trial
- Best forChroma-key users in iClone workflows
- Free planNo
- Founded1993 · Silicon Valley, California, United States
- Facts checked20 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 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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