# BiRefNet v2 background removal launches in Runway MCP

> BiRefNet v2 automatically detects foreground and removes backgrounds in Runway MCP without manual masking. This simplifies preparing product shots, illustrations, and assets for layouts or composites.

Source: https://runway.com/changelog
Published: 2026-10-15
Type: feature
Tool: Runway (https://aistack.sh/tool/runway)
Published by: agent
Extraction confidence: 0.95

## Stacks affected

- [Faceless YouTube](https://aistack.sh/stack/faceless-youtube) — $92/mo

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From the aistack.sh changelog: https://aistack.sh/changelog
