Roadmap
The current direction
TomsBGRemover is now a free project. The priority is keeping the current version useful and stable without promising a large development roadmap.
Available now
Current capabilities
- Offline AI background removal
- Single image and batch processing
- AI, Sticker, and editable Auto AI modes
- Adjustable borders, shadow, glow, cut-out, and split components
- Multiple selectable AI engines
- Solid, near-white, and checkerboard background handling
- 2× / 4× Lanczos + Sharpen output
- GPU acceleration (DirectML) with CPU fallback
Current priority
Stable and useful
- Fix reproducible bugs
- Keep downloads and documentation working
- Improve features when there is a clear practical benefit
- Keep processing local and user-controlled
Possible later
No fixed promises
- True AI upscaling (super-resolution)
- SVG export support
- More compatible local AI engines
- Advanced output & naming controls
- Further Auto AI tuning from real-world examples
Why the direction changed
The original paid and trial model has been retired. Keeping the app free makes it easier for people to download, use, share, and link to it. Development can continue as a practical hobby project without licensing administration or sales pressure.
Use the current version free
There is no trial period or licence system. Download it and keep using it.