Video Avatars come with an option to remove the background from your footage, available on all paid subscriptions. This guide will walk you through how to enable this feature in the new Editing Studio,
⚠️ Important Update: Background removal is now done inside the Editing Studio after avatar creation.
How to Remove the Background of a Video Avatar
🛎️ FOR INTERACTIVE AVATARS: Removing the background from a custom interactive avatar is possible with advanced coding. We are not able to provide technical support for that here, but you can explore the steps outlined in this github article to get this done. Good luck with your customization!
https://github.com/HeyGen-Official/StreamingAvatarTSDemo
Step 1: Open a New Project
Select Create Video on your dashboard home screen, then click Avatar Video and choose your preferred orientation. Next, remove the stock avatar and replace it with your own.
Step 2: Toggle off the Background
Toggle the Background button to OFF. Now you can change the background color, add a photo, or maybe some text—time to let your creativity shine!
Step 3: Submit Your Video
After enabling the background removal and wrapping up your project, the final step is simple: submit your video and watch the HeyGen Magic 🪄 happen.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I remove my Avatar background on a Creator plan?
Yes! As of March 17, 2025, all paid users have access to remove the background on Video Avatars.
Is background removal available for all avatars?
Currently, the background removal feature is available only for Video Avatars. Removing the background from a custom interactive avatar is possible with advanced coding. We are not able to provide technical support for this, but you can explore the steps outlined in this github article to get this done. Good luck with your customization!