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license: apache-2.0
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# AI Photo Background Removal Model

This repository contains an AI model for removing or changing the background of photos. The model processes images and can replace the background with various colors or make it transparent.

## Model Overview

The model uses advanced image processing techniques to detect and remove the background from photos. It can handle multiple background options including transparent (PNG), white, black, green, red, and blue.

## Usage

### Loading the Model

You can load the model using the `huggingface_hub` library:

```python
from huggingface_hub import from_pretrained
import base64
from PIL import Image
from io import BytesIO

# Load the model
model = from_pretrained("your_username/background_remover")

# Encode your image
def encode_image(image_path):
    with open(image_path, "rb") as img_file:
        return base64.b64encode(img_file.read()).decode('utf-8')

# Decode the image
def decode_image(image_base64):
    img_data = base64.b64decode(image_base64)
    img = Image.open(BytesIO(img_data))
    return img

# Example usage
input_image_path = "path/to/your/input_image.jpg"
encoded_image = encode_image(input_image_path)
background_color = "Transparent (PNG)"

# Process the image using the model
processed_image_base64 = model.process_image(encoded_image, background_color)

# Decode and display the processed image
processed_image = decode_image(processed_image_base64)
processed_image.show()