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Pictor provides built-in background removal for both **standard captures** and **AI outputs**. This article explains how background removal works, how to enable it, and what options are available.

## Overview
Background removal allows you to remove the background from a captured photo or an AI-generated image. You can then place the cut-out subject onto custom designs, graphics, or layered compositions inside the Pictor template editor.

Pictor supports:

- Background removal on **original photos**
- Background removal on **AI output images**
- **On-device (free)** background removal
- **Premium cloud-based** background removal (Pro license required)

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## Background Removal Types
## 1. On-Device Background Removal (Free)
- Runs directly on the device
- Works **without** an internet connection
- Uses **no tokens**
- Activated automatically when the device is offline
- Good for fast, simple cutouts

## 2. Premium Background Removal (Cloud)
- Higher-accuracy AI model
- Requires a **Pro license**
- Uses tokens
- Recommended for client-facing activations or detailed portrait work

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## Quick Start: Step-by-Step Guide

Follow these steps to set up background removal in your event:

### Step 1: Create a New Event

* Navigate to your events.
* Select **Create a New Event**.
* Ensure it is an **Advanced Event**.
* Name the event (e.g., 'Background Removal').

### Step 2: Configure Event Settings

* Set up your event settings as needed.
* For this example, we skip detailed settings.

### Step 3: Access the Flow Section

* Go to the **Flow** section of your event.

### Step 4: Add a Template

* Choose to add a new template.
* Select any size for the template (e.g., 1:1 ratio).

### Step 5: Add Background Removal Effect

* In the template, add an effect to remove the background.
* This will allow the output to have a cut-out effect.

### Step 6: Incorporate AI Filter (Optional)

* Select an AI filter for your output.
* Use a prompt to guide the AI in processing the image.

### Step 7: Adjust Output Settings

* Ensure the background removal effect is applied to the output.
* You can drag and resize images as needed.

### Step 8: Review the Output

* After processing, check the output images:
  * One should be a regular image cut-out.
  * The other should be the AI output cut-out.

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## Enable Background Removal on a Capture Photo
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1. Open your event template.
2. Add a **Capture** component (or select an existing one).
3. Go to **Effects → Remove Background**.
4. Choose **Free** or **Premium** background removal.
5. Arrange your capture layer above any backgrounds or graphics.

Once enabled, Pictor will remove the background immediately after each photo is taken.

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## Using Multiple Captures With Background Removal
Pictor supports multiple capture components within one template.
Each capture can have its own background removal setting.

Examples:

- Layer two different poses of the guest
- Apply blend modes
- Create double-exposures or artistic overlays

To set this up:

1. Add multiple Capture components.
2. Enable **Remove Background** on each capture you want processed.
3. Arrange layers as needed under **Layers Panel**.
4. (Optional) Apply blend modes such as **Multiply** for style effects.

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## Using Background Removal With AI Output
Background removal can also be applied to images generated from Pictor's AI tools.

## To enable:
1. Add an **AI Output** component.
2. Select an AI prompt or style.
3. Duplicate AI outputs if you want multiple variations.
4. Select an AI output layer.
5. Go to **Effects → Remove Background**.
6. Enable **Premium** or **Free** background removal.

Notes:

- AI images must finish rendering before background removal completes.
- Each AI output layer can have separate background removal settings.

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## Previewing and Testing
- Background removal can be tested in **Simulator Mode**.
- If you **do not** have a Pro license, a message will appear indicating a Pro license is required for premium removal.
- On-device removal works in both simulation and live mode when offline.

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## Output Results
After processing, you will see:

- Original photo with background removed
- AI output with background removed (if enabled)
- Additional AI variations (if you created multiples)

Each output is saved separately inside the event's **Sessions** panel.

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## When to Use Background Removal
Background removal is especially useful for:

- Greenless green screen
- Themed scenes and branded environments
- AI-enhanced portraits
- Collages and double exposures
- Layered compositions
- Events with limited physical backdrops

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## Requirements
- **Premium removal:** Pro license + tokens
- **On-device removal:** No license or tokens required
- **AI output removal:** Requires AI features enabled in your plan

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## Need Help?

If you have questions or need assistance, reach out via the chat widget on [app.pictor.pro](https://app.pictor.pro) or email [support@pictor.pro](mailto:support@pictor.pro).