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RVM-Web
What it is
RVM-Web is a free, MIT-licensed application for removing backgrounds from video and images on the user’s own computer. Video matting offers MobileNetV3 or ResNet50 models and can export an MP4 composition, an alpha mask, or a PNG sequence. Image removal uses rembg/U2Net and produces PNG files with full alpha transparency. Image and video upscaling supports 2× and 4× through Lanczos or Real-ESRGAN, with original audio preserved when video is upscaled. Image tools include crop, resize, rotation or flips, adjustments, filters, and format conversion. Video tools include trimming, cropping, resizing, speed changes, compression, GIF export, audio extraction, muting, and reversing. Transparent results can be used in Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, or OBS. Processing stays local, with no account or server. CUDA acceleration has automatic CPU fallback, though processing is slower without a GPU. Installation uses uv and opens the app in a browser at http://localhost:7860.
For and against
For
- Local processing keeps footage on the computer
- Video exports include alpha options
- Image and video upscaling supported
- No subscription, watermark, or usage cap
- Works with major editing and streaming tools
Against
- Processing is slower without a GPU
- Installation requires uv and local launch
- Runs through a browser at localhost
The verdict
RVM-Web combines local background removal, transparent exports, upscaling, and basic image and video editing. Its privacy-focused workflow avoids accounts and servers, while GPU availability affects processing speed.
Who it suits
RVM-Web suits creators, streamers, editors, and anyone handling footage they do not want to upload. It works on Linux, macOS, and Windows and supports both image and video input.
Plans and prices
RVM
No subscription · no watermark · no usage cap stated
Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
On the record
- Audience
- The project describes creators, streamers, editors, and people handling footage they do not want to upload as its intended users.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Editing
- Image tools include crop, resize, rotate/flip, adjustments, filters, and format conversion; video tools include trim, crop, resize, speed changes, compression, GIF export, audio extraction, mute, and reverse.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Hardware
- RVM supports CUDA GPU acceleration with automatic CPU fallback, and the README says it runs slower without a GPU.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Image background removal
- Image background removal uses rembg/U2Net and outputs a PNG with full alpha transparency.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Installation
- The maker instructs users to install with uv and launch the app, which opens in a browser at http://localhost:7860.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The README says transparent output can be used in Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, or OBS.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- License
- The repository is published under the MIT License.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Limitations
- The maker says web background removers impose resolution caps, watermarks, queues, or per-minute charges, while RVM has no cap, watermark, or queue.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Platform support
- The installation instructions include Windows, Linux, and macOS shell guidance for enabling CUDA auto-detection.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The project says processing runs locally and footage does not leave the user's computer; it says there is no account or server.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- RVM removes video backgrounds on the user's own computer and outputs clips with real alpha transparency.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Upscaling
- Image and video upscaling support 2× and 4× using Lanczos or Real-ESRGAN, and video upscaling preserves the original audio track.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Video background removal
- Video matting offers MobileNetV3 or ResNet50 models and exports MP4 composition, alpha mask, or a PNG sequence.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
