Description

iTransparent – Media Background Remover helps WordPress users remove image backgrounds directly from the Media Library.

Instead of downloading an image, editing it in another tool, and uploading it again, this plugin lets you process supported images from inside the WordPress dashboard.

This plugin is useful for:
* WooCommerce product images
* logos and graphics
* marketing assets
* agency workflows
* content creators and site managers

Current features:
* One-click background removal from the attachment edit page
* Live processing spinner while the image is being processed
* Preview the transparent result before saving
* Save to Media Library with a single click
* Processed images are clearly marked and won’t show the remove button again
* Creates a new processed image without replacing the original
* Supports JPG, PNG, and WebP input files
* Outputs transparent PNG or WebP
* API key settings page
* Lightweight workflow focused on the WordPress admin
* Bulk background removal from Media Library list view, processed in the background
* Before/after comparison slider in the preview
* Solid colour backgrounds (white, black or any colour) applied on your server at no extra credit cost
* Crop to subject with adjustable margin, and subject type hints (product, person, car)
* WooCommerce: process a product’s image and gallery in one click, bulk-process products, or auto-process new product images
* Block editor: “Remove background” button in the Image block toolbar
* Remaining remove.bg credits shown on the settings page
* Media Library filter for processed and unprocessed images
* Choose which user roles can remove backgrounds
* Keep your API key in wp-config.php with the MBGR_API_KEY constant

External Services

This plugin connects to the remove.bg API to process images.

It sends an image file only when a user triggers background removal: the Remove Background button, a bulk action, the block editor button, or (if you enable it) automatic processing of new WooCommerce product images.

When you open the plugin settings page, the plugin also requests your remaining credit balance from the remove.bg account endpoint (https://api.remove.bg/v1.0/account). This request sends only your API key and is cached for 10 minutes.

It sends this data to remove.bg:
* the image file selected for processing
* your requested output settings, such as format and size
* your remove.bg API key in the request header for authentication

Service provider: remove.bg
Service URL: https://www.remove.bg/
API documentation: https://www.remove.bg/api
Terms of service: https://www.remove.bg/tos
Privacy policy: https://www.remove.bg/privacy

Roadmap

Grid View bulk actions and filters
Additional background removal services
Replace the original image (with backup)
Better processing logs

Author

TheFareedDaar
https://thefareeddaar.com/

Screenshots

Before/after comparison slider in the preview window

Pick a solid background colour before saving — applied on your server at no extra credit cost — Before/after comparison slider in the preview window

Installation

Upload the plugin ZIP through Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
Activate the plugin.
Go to Settings > Background Remover.
Enter your remove.bg API key.
Save settings.
Open Media > Library and click on any image.
Click “Remove Background” and wait for the result.
Click “Save to Media Library” to keep the transparent image.

FAQ

Does this replace my original image?

No. The plugin creates a new processed image and keeps the original image untouched.

Which image formats are supported?

Supported input formats:
* JPG / JPEG
* PNG
* WebP

Supported output formats:
* PNG
* WebP

Do I need an API key?

Yes. A valid API key from remove.bg is required.

Does it work in Grid View?

Yes. Open any image from Grid View and click Remove Background in the attachment details. List View also has a Remove Background row action.

Can I process many images at once?

Yes. In Media > Library list view, select images, choose “Remove Background” from the Bulk actions menu and click Apply. Images are processed in the background using WP-Cron, and progress is shown at the top of the Media Library.

Does it work with WooCommerce?

Yes. Each product edit screen has a Background Remover box that processes the product image and gallery. You can also bulk-process products from the Products list, and optionally process new product images automatically. By default the processed copies replace the product’s images; the originals stay in the Media Library.

Can I add a white background instead of transparency?

Yes. Choose a background colour in the preview window, or set a default in Settings > Background Remover. Colours are added on your server, so they do not use extra remove.bg credits. This needs the GD image library, which most hosts provide.

How do I keep my API key out of the database?

Add this line to wp-config.php: define( ‘MBGR_API_KEY’, ‘your-key’ );

Why is the output image smaller than the original?

The free tier of remove.bg limits output to 0.25 megapixels (preview quality). Upgrade to a paid plan and set the size to “auto” in Settings > Background Remover to get full-resolution output.

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Contributors & Developers

“iTransparent – Media Background Remover” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

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Changelog

1.5.1

The plugin is now called iTransparent – Media Background Remover. Same plugin, settings and images; only the name changed.
New plugin banner and icon

1.5.0

New: bulk background removal from Media Library list view, processed in the background with progress notices
New: WooCommerce integration (product edit box, Products bulk action, optional automatic processing, swaps in processed images)
New: Image block toolbar button in the block editor
New: before/after comparison slider in the preview
New: solid colour backgrounds applied on your server, with a default in settings
New: crop to subject with margin, and subject type setting
New: remaining credits shown on the settings page
New: Media Library filter for processed, has-copy and unprocessed images
New: setting to choose which roles can remove backgrounds, plus mbgr_required_capability filter
New: MBGR_API_KEY constant support for wp-config.php
New: mbgr_api_fields filter and mbgr_queue_item_processed action for developers
Already-processed copies can no longer be sent for processing again
Security: users can only process images they are allowed to edit
Security: preview tokens are tied to the user who created them
Security: the saved API key is no longer printed into the settings page HTML
Prevents double-spending API credits when the button is clicked twice
Unsaved previews are discarded on close and cleaned up automatically
Processed copies inherit the original image’s alt text
Deleting a processed copy now unlinks it from the original
Validates that the API returned an image; clearer rate-limit message
Assets now load only on Media screens
Added Settings link on the Plugins screen
Removed duplicate “Settings saved” notice

1.4.0

Simplified UX: click loader preview save. No options step.
Two-step AJAX: preview first, save to library on confirmation
Processed images are now clearly marked and won’t show the remove button
Processed image attachment page shows “This is a processed transparent image” with link to original
Hover overlay button hidden on processed images
Removed per-image options (size, format, thumbnail toggles) — uses saved settings
Removed sizes table and per-size download from result popup
Added retry button on error
Save button shows inline saving state
After saving, remove background buttons are hidden on the current page

1.3.0

Added AJAX-powered modal for removing backgrounds on the attachment edit page
Live spinner and progress feedback while the image is processing
Result popup shows the processed image with all available dimensions
Download individual sizes or the full-size transparent image directly
Output size, format, and thumbnail generation options selectable per image
Hover overlay button on the image preview for quick access
Processed images now saved as filename-transparent.png (was -no-bg)
Removed direct cURL usage; all API calls now use the WordPress HTTP API
Added duplicate processing guard to prevent accidental double-clicks
Expanded uninstall cleanup to remove all plugin post meta and transients
API key field now uses a password input for visual security
Fixed orphaned thumbnail files when size generation is disabled
Removed deprecated load_plugin_textdomain call and nonexistent Domain Path header
Updated Tested up to 7.0

1.2.3

Removed Plugin URI to avoid duplicate URI review issues
Added uninstall cleanup for plugin settings
Added privacy policy helper content and clearer external service disclosure
Tightened sanitization for request and settings values
Added bundled admin stylesheet and updated readme metadata

1.2.1

Updated plugin header and WordPress.org documentation
Added duplicate-load protection in the main plugin file
Added bundled admin stylesheet file
Improved submission-readiness metadata

1.2.0

Fixed activation stability issues
Improved request handling
Improved admin notices and settings behavior
Improved plugin packaging safety

1.1.0

Improved API request handling
Improved settings persistence

1.0.0

Initial release

Description

External Services

Roadmap

Author

Screenshots

Installation

FAQ

Does this replace my original image?

Which image formats are supported?

Do I need an API key?

Does it work in Grid View?

Can I process many images at once?

Does it work with WooCommerce?

Can I add a white background instead of transparency?

How do I keep my API key out of the database?

Why is the output image smaller than the original?