You can now use blurred background instead of removing background. The amount of blur can be set between from 0 to 10.
Release Notes: Version 3.8.1
Hello everyone! We're happy to announce live-backgroundremoval-lite v3.8.1 — a maintenance update that focuses on simplifying and improving the Windows installation and uninstallation experience for OBS Studio users.
️ Improvements
These changes make it much easier to keep your plugin environment clean, avoid leftover files from older versions, and improve your overall setup experience.
- Streamlined Windows Installation & Uninstallation:
- The legacy installation script (Install Plugin (Please Run as Admin!).bat) has been removed. This script was previously responsible for plugin installation and conflict checking.
- A new, dedicated removal script (remove-old-installation.bat) has been added. This script makes it easier to remove old plugin files and directories from previous installations, providing clearer feedback and better error handling.
Getting Started
To update, simply follow the instructions in the release and use the new removal script if you’re upgrading from an older version or need to clean up previous installations.
Thank you for using live-backgroundremoval-lite! If you have any feedback or run into issues, please reach out on GitHub.
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Kaito Udagawa (@umireon) & Contributors
Release Notes for v3.8.0
We are happy to announce Live Background Removal Lite v3.8.0! This release contains substantial improvements to the Windows installation experience, enhanced localization support, and a variety of minor quality-of-life and usability upgrades.
What's New
Improved Windows Installation Process
- Brand-new Windows installer script! The plugin can now be installed more easily using a new batch script: Install Plugin (Please Run as Admin!).bat.
- Standardized plugin folder: Plugin files should now be installed under C:\ProgramData\obs-studio\plugins, instead of the OBS root directory.
- Clearer, friendlier documentation: All Windows installation guides have been updated with step-by-step instructions, updated screenshots, and a new plain-text guide (How to install plugin on Windows.txt).
- Easier uninstallation: Included a list of files to remove and instructions in Uninstall files.txt.
- Improved packaging: The Windows packaging script now ensures all files (including support scripts) are in the right place.
Per-plugin Layout for Windows
- Cleaner plugin directories:Windows plugin installs now use dedicated per-plugin subdirectories. This affects both the CMake logic and archive packaging:
- Binaries and PDBs are stored in their own bin/64bit subdirectories.
- Resources and data files have their own data folders, enhancing compatibility and maintainability.
Internationalization & UI
- Major localization improvements: All supported languages (German, English, Spanish, French, Japanese, and Korean) now have clearer, more descriptive UI texts for advanced settings.
- Better feature descriptions: Detailed, multi-line descriptions make advanced filter options (like guide type and time-averaged filter) easier to understand.
- Consistent terminology: Names like "Passthrough", "Guided Filter", "Time-Averaged Filter" are now standardized across all languages.
- Corrected translations, grammar, and labels: Small fixes throughout every language for a more polished experience.
Minor Improvements
- Aggregate rating update: Refreshed average rating and review counts in the plugin info.
- Various bug fixes: Including improved consistency in advanced configuration dialogs and plugin naming in different languages.
Thank you for your continued feedback and support!
If you have suggestions or encounter any issues, please let us know on GitHub.
Happy streaming!
Release 3.7.5 (2026-01-07)
We're excited to announce LiveBackgroundRemovalLite version 3.7.5! This update introduces a helpful new feature plus minor maintenance improvements, making your real-time background removal experience even more flexible.
Notable Changes
New: Force mask without Delay option ("syncfilter")
Internationalization
- You can now apply the mask instantly—without any delay—using the new "Force mask without Delay" setting in the OBS filter properties.
- This feature allows mask application in real-time, which is great for scenarios needing immediate effect, but may slightly reduce FPS on some systems.
- The new setting (forceNoDelay) is fully integrated into the plugin UI, property management, and rendering logic for a smooth experience.
Maintenance
- The "Force mask without Delay" property is now clearly labeled and translated across all supported languages, including English, German, Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.
Thank you to everyone who contributed, including Kaito Udagawa and Copilot!
- Removed a legacy .gemini/settings.json configuration file for a cleaner codebase.
As always, reach out via Issues or Discussions if you have feedback, encounter a bug, or want to suggest improvements.
Upgrade note:
Check out the new delay-free masking option in your filter's settings and let us know how it works for you!
Diff since 3.7.4:
Live Background Removal Lite 3.7.4 – Release Notes
We're excited to announce version 3.7.4 of Live Background Removal Lite! This update brings quality-of-life improvements and expanded localization support for our OBS plugin. As always, thank you for your feedback and for helping us make background removal smoother and more accessible for everyone!
Notable Changes Since 3.7.3
️ Improved First-Run Dialog Experience
- The first-run dialog no longer forces itself to stay on top of all windows, resulting in less intrusive behavior.
- Now, when displayed, the dialog is properly raised and focused so it's visible above the main window, but won’t block all other windows unnecessarily.
- These changes make initial setup less disruptive and provide a friendlier onboarding flow.
Expanded Language Support
- Localization just got better! Added translation files for:
- German
- Spanish
- French
- Portuguese (Brazil)
- Russian
- Chinese (Simplified)
- Chinese (Traditional)
- With these inclusions, more users can enjoy Live Background Removal Lite in their native languages.
Update Check Text Clarification
- Status message during update checking is now clearer: changed from "Checking Pending" to "Pending" for improved readability.
Latest Release Version Endpoint
- Added a new API route using Octokit that fetches and returns the latest GitHub release tag as plain text. This lays the groundwork for smoother version management and auto-updates in the future.
Thank you for using Live Background Removal Lite!
If you'd like to contribute translation improvements or report issues, please visit our GitHub page.
Happy streaming!