# LocalRemove Full Context

> A privacy-first, 100% local AI watermark and object remover that runs entirely in your browser using on-device browser AI models.

## What is LocalRemove?
LocalRemove is a web-based utility designed to remove watermarks, text, logos, and unwanted objects from images. Unlike traditional cloud-based AI tools (like Canva or Photoroom), LocalRemove runs image cleanup inside the client's browser using on-device browser AI models and local computing power (WebGL/WASM).

## The Privacy Philosophy
When users take screenshots, they often inadvertently capture sensitive information—passwords, financial data, internal file paths, or private conversations. Uploading these images to unknown servers for processing exposes the user to severe data leak risks and opaque data retention policies.

LocalRemove was built to solve this problem. **Image cleanup runs locally inside the client's browser using on-device browser AI models.** The image data stays on the user's device and is never uploaded to LocalRemove servers for processing or AI training.

## Use Cases
1. **Photographers**: Speed up your workflow by quickly removing distractions, blemishes, or photobombers.
2. **E-commerce**: Create clean product shots by removing price tags, brand logos, or messy backgrounds.
3. **Social Media**: Perfect your selfies and travel photos by clearing out unwanted people and objects before posting.
4. **Media & Press**: Clean up editorial images by removing distracting elements for internal review materials.
5. **Personal Use**: Restore old photos by removing scratches, stains, and date stamps.
6. **Creators**: Quickly clear out space in an image to add text and graphics for thumbnails and assets.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Is it really private?**
Yes. localremove is an offline watermark remover: your images are processed on your device and are never uploaded to our servers.

**Why choose an offline watermark remover?**
Offline processing keeps sensitive photos on your local machine, saves bandwidth, and allows you to experiment without re-uploading.

**What happens to my images after processing?**
We do not store your images. They exist only in your browser's memory while you edit and are discarded when you close the tab. No servers, no cache, no trace.

**Can I use it without the internet?**
Yes. Once the page is loaded, the AI models run in your browser. You can disconnect from the internet and continue editing.

**Will my images be used for AI training?**
No. Because your images never leave your device, we cannot collect them, and they are never used for training.

**Do you support high-resolution images?**
Yes. The current editor uses the Pro pipeline. The Pro license removes the daily usage limits, making it suitable for continuous work.

**What file formats are supported?**
We support JPEG, PNG, and WebP. You can export in the original format or choose a different one.

**What can I remove?**
By brushing over areas, you can locally remove watermarks, erase text overlays, or offline remove objects from images.

**How does the Pro license work?**
Free users can process a limited number of images daily using the Pro pipeline. Pro is a one-time lifetime license that can be activated on multiple devices using your email and license key.

## Technical Architecture
- **Frontend**: React (Next.js)
- **AI Processing**: On-device browser AI models with local WASM / WebGL acceleration
- **Image Processing**: OpenCV.js
- **No Backend Processing**: There is no server-side image processing. The server is only used to serve the app assets, model files, and handle PayPal license validation.

LocalRemove sets a new standard for web utilities: powerful AI without compromising data sovereignty.