How to Use OBS Background Removal

1. Start OBS Studio.
2. Add a Source:
   Add a video capture source (such as your webcam), or any source that provides an image (Video, Image, Media, Browser, Screen Capture, etc.).

   

3. Open Filters:
   Right-click your source and select Filters.

   

4. Add the Background Removal Filter:
   Under Effect Filters, click the + button and select Background Removal.

   

   If you don't see the filter, the installation may have failed or your OBS version may not be compatible.
5. Adjust Filter Settings:
   Tweak the filter settings to get the best result.

   

   For advanced options, click Show Advanced Settings:

Tips for Best Results

• Use a good camera and ensure your lighting is bright and even.
• Mediapipe model: Fastest, but lower accuracy. Set the threshold low (e.g., 0.05) to capture your whole portrait.
• Robust Video Matting (RVM) model: Highest accuracy and least flickering, but slower.
• TCMonoDepth: Depth estimation model for portrait segmentation or "Depth of Field" blur. See the tutorial/preview.
• RMBG model: General background removal for any object, not just humans. See the tutorial/preview.

Watch our tutorial video here.

All set!

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