Forum Discussion
Bryson78
Jul 24, 2026Copper Contributor
Easy and fast way to remove background from video on Windows 11
Hi everyone, I'm looking for the best way to remove the background from a video on Windows 11. My video is 40 minutes long, 4K and features. Heard a couple of famous video editing programs but they ...
Cillianou
Jul 24, 2026Tin Contributor
Sammie-Roto can indeed remove background from video on Windows 11. It is a free, open-source tool designed specifically for AI-assisted masking and background removal. As a free alternative to commercial software like Adobe's Roto Brush, it can usually provide good results with minimal effort. If you want to remove background from video on Windows 11 without paid software, this is worth exploring.
The installation and setup process for Sammie-Roto is relatively straightforward because the developer has included an automated installer.
- 1. Download: You can find the latest Windows version on the official GitHub releases page for Sammie-Roto-2.
- 2. Install: The download will be a .zip archive. Extract the contents of this folder.
- 3. Run the Installer: Inside the extracted folder, double-click and run the install_dependencies.bat file. This will automatically download and set up all the necessary components.
- 4. Launch: After the dependencies are installed, you can start the program by double-clicking the run_sammie.bat file.
Tips & Key Features
- System Requirements: Sammie-Roto can even run on a CPU, but for decent performance, a 6GB Nvidia GPU is recommended.
- AI Models: It includes advanced AI models like Meta's SAM 2.1 for segmentation and a dedicated MatAnyone model for improving human video matting.
- Interface & Exports: With an easy-to-use interface, it supports masking multiple objects and offers various export options, such as a black-and-white matte, a video with an alpha channel (for a transparent background), or a green screen-style output.