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AI Smart Cutout:
Cut Out Any Object in a Video Easily

Transform your videos with Filmora's Smart Cutout. Whether you're cutting out people, pets, objects, or backgrounds in a video, AI helps you make more accurate selections, even in complex scenes. You can also refine specific areas manually, then change backgrounds, add creative effects, and fine-tune the result as needed.

Windows 11, 10, 8.1, and 7 (64-bit) | System Requirements

macOS 10.15 or later (Using macOS 10.14 or earlier? Click here) | Compatible with Apple silicon

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Transform your videos with Filmora's Smart Cutout. Whether you're cutting out people, pets, objects, or backgrounds in a video, AI helps you make more accurate selections, even in complex scenes. You can also refine specific areas manually, then change backgrounds, add creative effects, and fine-tune the result as needed.

What Makes Filmora's Smart Cutout Stand Out?

Filmora's Smart Cutout combines adaptive AI detection with precise manual controls, so you can quickly isolate people, objects, or backgrounds and fine-tune the areas that need extra attention.

Cut Out Anything From a Video

Use Smart Brush to quickly select people, pets, objects, or specific areas in your video. Filmora adapts its detection to your brush strokes, helping you focus on smaller areas without accidentally selecting nearby elements.

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Fine-Tune Every Frame

Adjust frame by frame, refine edges, control feathering, tweak transparency, and use Invert Mask to switch between the subject and background. For smaller details or tricky areas, manually refine the cutout with the brush or eraser to keep or remove exactly what you need.

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Add Stylish Outlines to Make Subjects Pop

After isolating your subject, you can apply glowing, feathered, or textured outlines to people, products, or pets — making them "pop" from the background with extra depth and motion. Powered by advanced motion tracking and edge stabilization algorithms, the outline stays perfectly aligned even when the camera moves or the subject turns

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Create Stunning Visuals

After cutting out the object from a video, replace backgrounds, add effects, or layer multiple elements. Turn ordinary videos into something extraordinary.

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How To Use the Smart Cutout in FIlmora

Whether you're on desktop or mobile, Filmora's Smart Cutout is intuitive and easy to use. Follow these simple steps to get started.

Step 1. Import and Open Smart Cutout

Import your video, select the clip, and open Smart Cutout from the AI Matting tools.

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Step 2. Select and Refine the Cutout

Brush over the subject or area you want to cut out. Use the smart selection to identify the target, then refine specific areas with the brush or eraser when needed.

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Step 3. Apply, Edit, and Export

Apply the cutout, refine the edges or feathering, then change the background, add effects, and export your video.

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  • Step 1: Import and Open Smart Cutout

    Import your video, select the clip, and open Smart Cutout from the AI Matting tools.

  • Step 2: Select and Refine the Cutout

    Brush over the subject or area you want to cut out. Use the smart selection to identify the target, then refine specific areas with the brush or eraser when needed.

  • Step 3: Apply, Edit, and Export

    Apply the cutout, refine the edges or feathering, then change the background, add effects, and export your video.

Get Inspired: Creative Ways to Use AI Smart Cutout

Discover how creators worldwide are using Filmora's AI Smart Cutout to push the boundaries of video editing. From TikTok trends to YouTube masterpieces, the possibilities are endless.

Frequently Asked Questions

In video editing, AI Smart Cutout is an artificial intelligence-based feature designed to automatically detect and separate the subject (such as a person or object) from the background in a video, or vice versa. This technology accurately identifies the edges of objects in video frames and isolates them from the background, enabling tasks like background replacement, special effects addition, or object extraction.

You can try the video cutout feature for free, but you will need to purchase a paid plan to export the video without a watermark.

Filmora Smart Cutout uses AI to detect and isolate subjects or selected areas in your video. For smaller or more complex details, you can refine specific areas manually with the brush or eraser for more precise results.

Yes, you can replace the background with any image or video and add effects to create unique visuals.

Yes. You can use the brush or eraser to manually keep or remove specific areas of the selection. Manual adjustments apply directly, making them useful for small details or areas that need more precise control.

What Our Customers Say About Us

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CreativeChris
YouTuber
Filmora's Smart Cutout saves me hours. The brush tool is so easy to use, and the results are always sharp.
customer david
TravelWithTina
Travel Blogger
I love cutting out objects and replacing backgrounds. My travel videos look more professional now.
customer megan
PetLoverPat
Social Media Influencer
Cutting out my pets and placing them in fun scenes is a blast. My followers love it!
customer morgan
TechGuruTom
Tech Reviewer
Filmora's AI Smart Cutout is powerful yet simple. It’s perfect for both beginners and pros.