Unscreen Alternative
Upload a clip, remove the background with AI and download a file that stays transparent: WebM, ProRes 4444 or GIF. This video background remover works in the browser, like Unscreen did.
Remove a video background
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What happened
Unscreen is closed and now points to Canva
Unscreen's help page on Canva says Unscreen.com closed on June 29, 2026, and that the team is now focusing on Canva's Video Background Remover. Visiting unscreen.com now takes you to that Canva tool.
Videos you already exported from Unscreen can still be used, including in commercial and client work, according to the same page.
Source: Canva Help Center, “Unscreen Officially Closed”Compare
Canva vs RenderAlpha for removing video backgrounds
Both remove the background from a whole video without a green screen. The difference is what you get back.
| Canva Video Background Remover | RenderAlpha | |
|---|---|---|
| Who can use it | Paid Canva plans | Anyone; free one-frame preview, then pay per second |
| Video length | Original video under 10 minutes | Up to 60 seconds per run |
| What you download | MP4 from the video tool; transparent downloads are listed for PNG and WebP | Transparent WebM (VP9 with alpha), ProRes 4444 (up to 10 seconds), transparent GIF, or MP4 on a solid color |
| Best for | Editing the video inside Canva with templates and new backgrounds | Taking a transparent clip into OBS, a website, Premiere Pro or After Effects |
Canva details from its Help Center articles “Remove photo and video backgrounds” and “Download design with transparent background”, and its Video Background Remover page, checked November 2026.
When Canva is the better choice
If you already pay for Canva, your video is longer than 60 seconds, and you plan to finish it inside Canva on a new background, Canva's tool is the simpler path. RenderAlpha is for when you need the transparent file itself.
Switch in a minute
Moving from Unscreen to RenderAlpha
- 1
Upload your clip
MP4, MOV, WebM or GIF, up to 95 MB. Longer videos: pick the 60 seconds you want to process.
- 2
Check the cutout for free
See the background removed on a frame of your own clip before you pay.
- 3
Pick the export Unscreen gave you
Transparent WebM for websites and OBS, ProRes 4444 for editing apps, GIF for chats, or MP4 on a solid color.
Unscreen alternative questions
Something else about switching? Our team replies within one business day.
Contact supportIs Unscreen still available?
No. According to Canva, Unscreen.com closed on June 29, 2026, and unscreen.com now leads to Canva’s Video Background Remover, which is part of paid Canva plans.
Can I still use videos I exported from Unscreen?
Yes. Canva says previously exported Unscreen videos can still be used in personal, commercial and client projects, with some restricted uses listed on its help page.
Is RenderAlpha free?
The preview is free: you see the background removed on a frame of your own video before you pay. Processing the whole clip uses credits, at 1 credit per second of video and 1 credit per GIF. Credits from packs never expire.
Can I get a transparent video, not just an MP4?
Yes. Choose transparent WebM (VP9 with alpha) or ProRes 4444 (.mov, up to 10 seconds). Both keep a real alpha channel. A transparent GIF is also available.
Which transparent format to pickWhat if my video is longer than the limit?
Each run processes up to 60 seconds. For a longer video, choose the part you need on the timeline, then process the next part in another run.