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InSPyReNet / transparent-background

A salient object detection model and the ready-made transparent-background tool built on it: removes backgrounds from photos, video and webcam with one command.

The last open version came out in Sep 2023. The family has not been updated for a long time: the model still works, but do not expect fixes or new sizes.

Developer
Taehoon Kim (POSTECH), South Korea
First release
Oct 2022
Latest release
Sep 2023
Sizes
small (based on Swin-B)
License
Commercial use allowedMIT
Running
On your own serverAlso runs without a GPU
Industries
Retail and marketplaces, Media and production
Deploy on your server GitHub

What it does

  • Batch background removal from photos
  • Replacing the background with a color or blur
  • Background removal in video

Where it is used

Online retailPhoto studiosDesign

Hardware requirements

LaptopLaptop or regular PC, up to 8 GB of VRAM — smaller versions
fits
1 GPUOne GPU with 16–80 GB — mid-size versions
no versions
ClusterServer with several GPUs — flagship versions
no versions

Versions

  1. base-nightly
  2. transparent-background 1.0
  3. InSPyReNet (DIS5K)

How to run it

On your own serverWeights are downloaded from Hugging Face and served with vLLM (load and API) or llama.cpp (modest hardware). The model then runs in a closed network with no per-request fees.
How much hardware you needCalculate the VRAM for the model size, context length and number of concurrent requests.Open the hardware calculator

I can set this up end to end: pick the model size, deploy it on your server and connect it to your systems.

Frequently asked questions

Can InSPyReNet / transparent-background be used in a commercial project?

Yes. License: MIT. It allows commercial use, but it is still worth having a lawyer review the license before launch.

What hardware does InSPyReNet / transparent-background need?

At minimum: Laptop or regular PC, up to 8 GB of VRAM — smaller versions. Some versions also run on an ordinary CPU, without a GPU. You can calculate the exact VRAM for your model size and context in the hardware calculator.

Does InSPyReNet / transparent-background support Russian?

Language does not matter for this model: it does not work with text.

Where can I download InSPyReNet / transparent-background and what does it cost?

The InSPyReNet / transparent-background weights are open and free to download. You only pay for the hardware it runs on and for the setup. Source links are at the bottom of this page.

How I deploy it for clients

  1. SelectionI pick the model size for your task and hardware and test it on your examples.
  2. DeploymentI deploy it on your server or in a closed network and provide an API.
  3. Fine-tuningI fine-tune it on your data (LoRA) or connect a knowledge base — whichever is cheaper for the task.
  4. IntegrationI connect it to your CRM, ERP, bot, website or team chat and set up monitoring.

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Details

Source: github.com/plemeri/transparent-background. Data checked against the model card on 22 Sep 2026. Have a lawyer review the license before commercial launch.