We built SnipCam because we wanted a faster, more private way to create clean cutouts without uploading photos to a server. The original idea was simple: open the camera, take a photo, remove the background, and export the result. From there, the project evolved around one constraint — keep the AI processing on the phone. That led to a lot of work on model choice, image quality, memory use, and performance. We tested different models and different sizes on a real Android device and kept the lighter version because the larger model improved fine details like whiskers and thin fur, but at a significant cost in speed and memory. The editing workflow also expanded beyond basic background removal. SnipCam now lets you refine the cutout, replace the background, add effects like Outline, Shadow, Glow, Fisheye, Pixel, Retro Game, and Stars, then export as PNG or JPEG. The goal stayed the same throughout: make background removal feel like a camera feature, not a cloud service. Your photos are processed on-device, and the workflow stays simple: take a photo → cut it out → edit → save or share.

SnipCam — Private AI Cutout Camera

Remove backgrounds with AI that runs entirely on your phone.

Remove backgrounds with AI that runs entirely on your phone.