Show HN: A segmentation model client-side via WASM – free background removal
shivaodin Thursday, February 12, 2026Built a background removal tool that loads a ~40MB segmentation model into the browser via WASM/WebGPU and runs inference client-side.
No upload step, no API call, no queue. Drop an image, get the result in 2-3 seconds. No per-image charges because there's no server doing the work.
The same cached model powers 6 derivative tools — background changer, passport photo maker, product photo whitener, portrait blur, sticker maker — each just different post-processing on the same mask output.
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The article discusses a background remover tool, which allows users to remove the background from images with ease. The tool is designed to be user-friendly and efficient, providing a convenient solution for image editing and content creation.
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