developersharif/bgremover-app

📦 App is damaged" message?

• Run this in Terminal:
• ```bash
• xattr -rd com.apple.quarantine /Applications/BG\ Remover.app
• ```

📦 Still getting blocked?

• Go to System Preferences → Security & Privacy
• Click "Open Anyway" next to the BG Remover warning

📦 Installation

• 1. Download `BG Remover.dmg` below
• 2. Double-click to mount the disk image
• 3. Drag "BG Remover" to Applications folder
• 4. For first launch: Right-click the app → "Open" (to bypass security warning)
• ⚠️ Security Note: This version is currently unsigned while we wait for Apple notarization.

🔒 ⚠️ About the Security Warning

• BG Remover is currently unsigned due to Apple notarization delays. This means macOS will show a security warning when you first launch it. This is normal and safe - you can trust it.

📦 Step 1: Download

• Go to [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/developersharif/bgremover-app/releases/tag/untagged-bac7060568f523c66a98)
• Download the latest `BG Remover.dmg` file

📦 Step 2: Mount the DMG

• Double-click `BG Remover.dmg` to open it
• An installer window will appear

📦 Step 3: Install the App

• Drag "BG Remover" to the "Applications" folder
• Wait for the copy process to complete

📦 Step 4: Launch the App (with Trust)

• First launch will show a security warning. Follow these steps:
• 1. Open Finder → Go to Applications
• 2. Find "BG Remover" in the Applications folder
• 3. Right-click on "BG Remover" → Select "Open"
• 4. Click "Open" in the security dialog
• 5. The app will now launch and remember your choice
• 6. Future launches will work normally without the warning

📦 Why This Happens

• macOS requires apps to be "notarized" by Apple (a security check)
• Our app is pending notarization but Apple's backend configuration is slow
• This is temporary and the app is completely safe
• The warning is just macOS being cautious about downloaded apps

📦 Technical Details

• ✅ App is code-signed with a valid Developer ID certificate
• ✅ Credentials are verified by Apple's systems
• ✅ Only waiting for Apple's backend notarization activation

📦 "App is damaged" message?

• Run this in Terminal:
• ```bash
• xattr -rd com.apple.quarantine /Applications/BG\ Remover.app
• ```

📦 Still getting blocked?

• Go to System Preferences → Security & Privacy
• Click "Open Anyway" next to the BG Remover warning
• Note: Once Apple enables notarization for our team, future versions will install without any warnings.
• <img width="1485" height="694" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-02 at 11 28 53 PM" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/6a1e74f9-b260-4e25-948d-5a6a177f9997" />

✨ What's New

• Feature list here
• Bug fixes here

📦 Known Issues

• App shows security warning on first launch (safe to ignore, see guide above)
• Will be fixed once Apple enables notarization for our team

⚡ 🚀 Performance

• GPU Priority with Auto CPU Fallback - Automatically uses GPU (CUDA/DirectML) when available, seamlessly falls back to CPU if GPU runs out of memory
• Optimized Memory Management - Improved handling of large AI models (900MB+) during batch processing
• Smaller Installer Size - Models downloaded on first run instead of bundled

📦 🎨 UI Improvements

• Image editor redesigned - Crop,Erasse,Restore,Undo Redo,Text Editor Improved.
• Professional Model Settings - Redesigned model selection modal with cleaner interface
• Model Installation Progress - Visual progress bar when copying AI models on first launch
• Better Error Messages - Clear notifications when models are missing with expected paths

🐛 🔧 Bug Fixes

• Fixed batch processing buttons not re-enabling after completion
• Fixed free tier batch limit not being enforced correctly
• Fixed progress bar not resetting on processing errors
• Fixed model files not copying from installer location

📦 📦 Installation

• Desktop shortcut created by default
• App launches automatically after installation
• Models installed to `~/.u2net/` on first run

📦 System Requirements

• Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
• 4GB RAM minimum (16GB recommended for large models)
• GPU optional (NVIDIA CUDA or DirectX 12 compatible)

📦 Models Included

• `silueta.onnx` - Free tier
• `prov1.onnx` - Professional/Enterprise
• `prov2.onnx` - Professional/Enterprise (high quality, 900MB)