Hi everyone! I wanted to share my recent experience editing videos and removing backgrounds—something that used to feel super complicated—but I found two tools that made it much easier: InShot (for quick mobile edits) and HitPaw VikPea (for higher-quality, AI-powered results).
My Challenge
I run a small online business, and I often need to create product videos with clean, professional-looking backgrounds. Sometimes I don’t have the time or setup for a full green-screen shoot. My goal was to make my videos look polished without spending hours in complex software.
Step 1: Using InShot for Quick Mobile Edits
I started with InShot, which has two main ways to remove backgrounds:
Cutout (AI Background Remover)
This tool automatically detects and removes the background from your video or photo.
What I did:
1. Opened InShot and started a new video project.
2. Added my base background video.
3. Used the PIP feature to overlay my product clip.
4. Applied Cutout, and the AI removed the background.
5. Adjusted size and position, then exported.
Result: Fast, easy, and the background was mostly clean. Some edges were rough on detailed areas, but it worked perfectly for simple product videos.
Chroma Key (Green Screen)
For videos shot with a plain-colored background, I used Chroma Key for precise removal.
What I did:
1. Selected my green-screen clip in InShot.
2. Applied Chroma Key to remove the green background.
3. Adjusted Strength and Shadow to refine edges.
4. Added a new background and exported.
Result: Very clean background replacement, though slight color spill appeared in some areas. Lighting made a big difference.
Get Full Guide on InShot Background Remover
Step 2: Upgrading to HitPaw VikPea for Professional Results
Sometimes, my videos needed better edge accuracy, motion handling, or higher resolution. That’s when I tried HitPaw VikPea.
Why I liked it:
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Cleaner edges, even for hair and moving objects
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Can upscale videos up to 8K
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Flexible background options: transparent, blur, or solid color
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Handles large files with batch processing
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Exports without watermarks
How I used it:
1. Opened VikPea, went to AI Toolbox → Background Removal, and imported my video.
2. Chose a removal mode (Transparent, Blur, or Fill).
3. Previewed and exported a clean video.
Result: My final videos looked professional and smooth, with far better edge handling than mobile apps could offer.
Lessons Learned
â—Ź Cutout in InShot is great for quick, casual videos.
â—Ź Chroma Key works best when you have a solid background and controlled lighting.
â—Ź HitPaw VikPea is perfect for professional-quality results, complex motion, and large projects.
Tip: Even small improvements in lighting and resolution make a huge difference when removing backgrounds.
Final Thoughts
If you’re part of the HitPaw Community and want to share your own editing tips:
â—Ź Mobile apps like InShot are fast and beginner-friendly.
â—Ź For high-quality, AI-enhanced edits, HitPaw VikPea takes your videos to the next level.
I hope this helps others who want clean, professional-looking videos without spending hours in complicated software!