Unscreen shut down: what's the alternative for removing a video background?
Unscreen, the online tool that removed video backgrounds, has closed. Here's what that changes, the alternatives out there, their official prices, and how Keyotte goes about it.
Has Unscreen really shut down?
Yes. According to the help page of Canva, Unscreen's owner, the service shut down on 29 June 2026. New videos can no longer be processed there.
If you had videos on Unscreen, check Canva's help page for what happens to your account and files: https://www.canva.com/fr_fr/help/unscreen-shutdown/
What are the alternatives for removing a video background?
There are three kinds of tools: specialist sites paid by the minute or by credit, online video editors with a subscription, and editing apps with built-in auto cutout. The right one mostly depends on how often: a video now and then, or every day.
Canva, which owned Unscreen, offers a video tool on its paid plans; see Canva video background remover.
- Specialist sites (pay as you go): good for one-off needs.
- Online video editors (subscription): worth it if you edit every week.
- Editing apps with built-in cutout: handy on mobile, results vary by video.
How much do the alternatives cost?
Here are the prices listed on official pricing pages, checked on 23 October 2026, in dollars as listed. They can change: check before buying.
| Tool | Listed price | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| Keyotte | €1.99 up to 1 min; €4.99 up to 5 min; €9.99 up to 10 min | No subscription, free preview, green background (no transparent file) |
| Cutout.pro | 1 min of video: $9 | Free 5-second preview |
| VideoBGRemover | $10 for about 2 min of video | Credits valid for one year; no subscription either |
| Kapwing | Pro: $16 (1,000 credits a month) | Free plan with watermark, 720p; full video editor |
What does Keyotte do differently?
You click the person or object to keep, and only that subject stays: everyone else in the shot stays out. You check the tracking on a free 10-second preview (3 per video) before paying.
The result is an MP4 up to 1080p, on flat green #00B140, with the original sound and no watermark. You then key it in CapCut, Premiere, DaVinci Resolve or Final Cut; see CapCut chroma key.
Does Keyotte export transparent video like Unscreen?
No. Keyotte exports on flat green, not as transparent video. That's deliberate: a green screen MP4 opens everywhere, while a transparent video depends on format and app, and often ends up with a black background.
If you absolutely need a transparent file (ProRes 4444, WebM with alpha), pick a tool that exports one, or key in your editor and export with transparency; see transparent background videos.
| Tool | Listed price | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Keyotte | €1.99 per video (€4.99 up to 5 min) | one-off payment, with sound, preview before paying |
| Cutout.pro | 1 min of video: $9 official page, checked on 23 October 2026 | free 5-second preview |
| VideoBGRemover | $10 for about 2 min of video official page, checked on 23 October 2026 | credits valid for one year Where they are better: no subscription either |
| Kapwing | Pro: $16 (1,000 credits a month) official page, checked on 23 October 2026 | free plan: watermark, 720p Where they are better: a full video editor on top of background removal |
Compared use : remove the background of a one-minute video
Export price : €1.99
Remove my video backgroundFrequently asked questions
When did Unscreen shut down?
On 29 June 2026, according to Canva's help page about the shutdown.
Is there a free Unscreen alternative?
Some editing apps have built-in auto cutout, and most sites offer a preview or a few free seconds. Keyotte gives you 3 free 10-second previews per video; the full export is paid.
How long can videos be on Keyotte?
Up to 10 minutes, in MP4, MOV, MKV or WEBM, processed at up to 1080p.
Are my videos kept?
They're deleted automatically 7 days after upload, and you can delete them sooner. They're never used to train a model.