RMBG

RMBG is a simple tool designed to remove backgrounds from images effortlessly on Windows 10/11. It utilizes Wails (Go backend) and the Python-based rembg CLI library for background removal. You will need Python, along with the rembg library. The frontend is built with React, using Bun for building, ensuring a smooth and responsive user interface.

📥 Downloading the Installer

1. Ensure Prerequisites are Met:

   • Follow the instructions in the Prerequisites section to set up your environment with either Python and rembg or use the rembg installer directly.

2. Run the Installer:

   • Double-click the downloaded .exe file to install the application.
   • After installation and ensuring that the prerequisites are met, the application is ready to use.

📝 Prerequisites

Before using RMBG, ensure you have the following installed:

Option 1: Using Python and Pip

• Python 3.10 to 3.13: Download from here.

• rembg library: Install with:

  pip install "rembg[cli]"

  Check that it’s installed correctly:

  rembg

  This should show the rembg help information.

Option 2: Using the rembg installer

• Download and run the rembg installer from here.

✨ Features

• Remove backgrounds from images quickly and easily.
• Crop images before removing the background.
• Switch between cropping view and background removal view.
• Supports various image formats (PNG, JPEG, WebP).
• User-friendly interface with drag-and-drop functionality.
• Windows 10/11 theme colors in app (Accent color, Mica backdrop).
• Lightweight and fast.

🚀 Usage

Once the application is installed and started:

1. Add an Image:

   • Click on the designated area or drag and drop an image into the window.

2. Crop the Image:

   • Use the cropping feature to select the desired portion of the image before removal.

3. Switch Views:

   • Easily toggle between cropping view and background removal view.

4. Remove the Background:

   • Let the application process the image with rembg to remove the background.

5. Save the Processed Image:

   • Save the result with a transparent background to your chosen location.

🛠️ How It Works

• rembg Integration: The Go backend invokes the Python-based rembg CLI for background removal.
• Go Backend with Wails: Ensures efficient performance and a native desktop experience.
• React Frontend: Provides a responsive and modern interface.
• Supported Formats: Handles PNG, JPEG, and WebP.

📜 License

This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0. See the LICENSE file for details.

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and submit a pull request with your improvements. For information on building the application, see CONTRIBUTING.

🙏 Acknowledgments

• Wails for enabling cross-platform desktop applications using Go and web technologies.
• rembg for the Python-based background removal library.