Video Background Remover API
for AI UGC Ads
Generate ad-ready assets with AI actors on transparent backgrounds. Automate compositing so your team can create unlimited UGC-style ads without a studio.
"We're the developer-first AI Ads Engine API. While others sell AI avatar generators, we give you the primitives for AI ads automation: remove backgrounds, overlay actors so you can build the next generation of marketing automation tools"
From AI actor to ad creative in three steps
Transform raw AI actor footage into professional ad assets with transparent backgrounds, ready for compositing in any environment.
Start with raw AI actor clips
AI-generated actors on any background - studio, home, or generated scenes
Remove background, get clean alpha videos
Our API outputs WebM transparent videos perfect for compositing. We show green screen here to demonstrate the perfect transparency.
Overlay them onto your brand scenes
Place actors in product shots, app demos, or any branded environment
Step 1
Start with raw AI actor clips
Step 1: Start with raw AI actor clips
AI-generated actors on any background - studio, home, or generated scenes
AI Actor Providers:
API Integration:
- • Send video files directly to our API
- • Or provide URLs from AI actor providers
- • Works with any AI-generated actor content
One API, Two Paths
After removing backgrounds from AI actors, different customers use the transparent videos in different ways.
Platform Providers
Deliver transparent videos to customers for their own compositing
Perfect for:
Marketing Teams
Use transparent videos to create branded marketing content
Perfect for:
Made for ad workflows
Purpose-built API features for advertising teams who need reliable, scalable, and cost-effective AI actor processing.
Transparent AI actor exports for compositing
Perfect alpha channels for seamless integration in editors or programmatic pipelines
Stacked video option for QA
Review mask quality before going live with side-by-side original and processed video
Color key outputs for platforms
Solid background options for platforms that require non-transparent formats
Simple pricing: scale creatives without ballooning costs
1 credit = 1 second of processing. Predictable costs as you scale ad production
Complete Ad Production Pipeline
AI Actor Source
Raw AI-generated actor footage
Background Removal
AI-powered processing via API
Transparent Output
Clean alpha channel ready for compositing
Ad Variants
Multiple creative variations for testing
AI Actor Source
Raw AI-generated actor footage
Background Removal
AI-powered processing via API
Transparent Output
Clean alpha channel ready for compositing
Ad Variants
Multiple creative variations for testing
Integration Example
// Create multiple ad variants with transparent actorconst adTypes = [ { name: 'app_demo', overlay: 'phone_mockup' }, { name: 'product_showcase', overlay: 'product_scene' }, { name: 'testimonial', overlay: 'brand_background' }]; const adVariants = await Promise.all( adTypes.map(async (adType) => { const response = await fetch('/api/v1/jobs', { method: 'POST', headers: { 'X-Api-Key': process.env.VBR_API_KEY, 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }, body: JSON.stringify({ video_url: aiActorClip, background: { type: 'transparent' }, workflow: 'ugc_ads' }) }); const job = await response.json(); return { adType: adType.name, jobId: job.id }; })); // Overlay actor on different creative contextsconst results = await Promise.all( adVariants.map(variant => compositeActorForAdType(variant.jobId, variant.adType) ));Why Choose Our API for Ads:
AI UGC Ad Production Pricing
Simple credit-based pricing for AI actor processing. Scale your ad production without breaking the bank.
STANDARD
Ideal for longer videos or multiple short videos
PRO
Made for long videos or 100+ shorter videos
ENTERPRISE
For large-scale AI actor processing needs
What's included:
What's coming next
We're building the complete infrastructure for AI-powered UGC ad production. Here's what's on our roadmap based on customer feedback.
VideoBGRemover SDK
Python and JavaScript SDKs with built-in local overlay functionality
Key Features:
Enhanced Documentation
Better integration guides for different AI actor providers
Key Features:
Advanced Automation
Webhooks and pipeline automation features
Key Features:
Have a feature request?
We're building this API based on real customer needs. If you have specific requirements for your ad workflows, we'd love to hear from you.
AI UGC API Questions Answered
Everything you need to know about using our API for AI actor processing and ad production.
How does the AI UGC API work with AI-generated actors?
Our API is specifically optimized for AI-generated actor content. Here's the workflow:
- Upload AI actor footage - Any background, any environment
- AI processing - Our models detect the actor and remove the background with precision
- Transparent output - Get clean alpha channels perfect for compositing
- Ad-ready assets - Get transparent videos ready for any creative workflow
The API handles the technical complexity while you focus on creative strategy and campaign optimization.
What makes this different from other background removal APIs?
We're built specifically for advertising workflows and AI actor content:
Ad-Focused Features:
- Edge quality optimized for social media compression
- Batch processing for campaign variants
- Transparent output perfect for compositing
AI Actor Optimization:
- Models trained on synthetic human content
- Better handling of AI-generated artifacts
- Consistent quality across different AI actor styles
Developer Experience:
- Simple credit-based pricing (1 credit = 1 second)
- Comprehensive documentation with ad workflow examples
- 99.9% uptime SLA for production campaigns
Can I process multiple AI actors in the same video?
Yes! Our API can handle:
- Multiple actors in the same frame
- Group scenes with AI-generated people
- Complex compositions with overlapping subjects
The AI automatically detects all human subjects and creates clean alpha channels for the entire group. This is perfect for:
- Team testimonials with AI actors
- Group product demonstrations
- Multi-person conversation scenarios
Pricing remains the same: 1 credit per second of video, regardless of the number of actors.
What video inputs work best with AI actors?
Input Requirements:
- MP4, MOV, WebM, AVI (up to 30 minutes)
- Any resolution, but 1080p+ recommended for best quality
- Works with all major AI actor generators (HeyGen, Synthesia, etc.)
Output Quality:
- High-quality transparent videos with clean alpha channels
- Perfect for compositing in any video editor or automated workflow
- Optimized for social media and advertising use cases
Pro Tip: AI actors often have cleaner edges than real footage, so you'll typically get better results than traditional green screen removal.
How do I integrate this into my ad production pipeline?
Simple Integration:
// Process AI actor for multiple platforms
const platforms = ['tiktok', 'meta', 'youtube'];
const results = await Promise.all(
platforms.map(platform =>
processAIActor(actorVideo, { platform })
)
);
Common Workflows:
- A/B Testing - Same actor, different backgrounds
- Localization - Same performance, local environments
- Product Variants - Same actor, different products
- Seasonal Updates - Same content, seasonal backgrounds
Enterprise Features:
- Webhook notifications for automated pipelines
- Batch processing APIs for high-volume campaigns
- Custom export presets for your specific needs
What's the quality like compared to professional video editing?
Quality Metrics:
- 99.2% edge accuracy (better than most manual keying)
- Temporal consistency across frames (no flickering)
- Optimized for social media compression
Vs Manual Editing:
- Faster: 2-5 minutes vs hours of manual work
- Consistent: Same quality every time, no human error
- Scalable: Process hundreds of variants automatically
Vs Other APIs:
- Purpose-built for advertising (not general background removal)
- Trained specifically on AI actor content
- Optimized for social media and advertising workflows
Quality Guarantee: If you're not satisfied with the results, we'll refund your credits and work with you to improve the output.
How much does it cost to process AI actor videos?
Simple Pricing:
- 1 credit = 1 second of video processing
- 30-second AI actor clip = 30 credits
- No setup fees, no monthly minimums
Cost Comparison:
- Traditional UGC: $500-2000 per actor per video
- AI Actors + Our API: $5-20 per video (depending on length)
- Savings: 90%+ cost reduction for most campaigns
Volume Discounts:
- 10,000+ credits: 15% discount
- 50,000+ credits: 25% discount
- Enterprise: Custom pricing for high-volume campaigns
ROI Calculator: Most customers see 10x ROI within the first month due to increased testing velocity and reduced production costs.
Do you support real-time processing for live campaigns?
Processing Speed:
- Average: 2-5 minutes per minute of video
- Priority processing available for urgent campaigns
- Batch processing for multiple variants
Live Campaign Support:
- Webhook notifications when processing completes
- Priority queues for time-sensitive content
- 99.9% uptime SLA with enterprise support
Coming Soon:
- Real-time processing for short clips (<30 seconds)
- Live preview API for instant feedback
- Edge processing for reduced latency
Current Workaround: For urgent campaigns, we recommend processing multiple variants in advance and keeping them ready for deployment.
Can I white-label this API for my clients?
White-Label Options:
API Reseller Program:
- Custom branding and documentation
- Your own API endpoints and domains
- Revenue sharing model available
Agency Solutions:
- Client-specific API keys and billing
- Usage analytics and reporting
- Custom pricing tiers for your clients
Enterprise Features:
- Custom model training on your AI actors
- Dedicated processing infrastructure
- SLA guarantees and priority support
Contact us at paul@videobgremover.com to discuss white-label options and enterprise pricing.
Still have questions?
Our team is here to help you get the most out of the AI UGC API.