Install BG Remover on macOS
Choose your preferred method below. Both options install the app to /Applications and remove the Gatekeeper quarantine flag automatically.
Quick Install Recommended
One command in Terminal — downloads, installs, removes quarantine, and launches the app.
Open Terminal (press ⌘ Space and type Terminal), then run:
curl -fsSL https://bgremover.realbrain.cc/install-mac.sh | bash
The script verifies a SHA-256 checksum before installing. You can inspect the script before running.
Manual Install via DMG
Download the DMG and install manually, then remove Gatekeeper via Terminal.
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Download the DMG
Download BG Remover v4.0.1 -
Open the DMG and drag to Applications
Double-click the downloaded
BG_Remover-4.0.1.dmgfile, then drag the app into the Applications folder. -
Remove the quarantine flag via Terminal
Since this build is not notarized, run this one-time command:
xattr -cr "/Applications/BG Remover.app"
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Launch the app
Open Finder → Applications and double-click BG Remover, or run:
open "/Applications/BG Remover.app"
App still blocked after running xattr?
Allow it through System Settings instead.
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Open System Settings
Go to Apple menu and click System Settings (or System Preferences on older macOS).
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Navigate to Privacy & Security
Scroll down and click Privacy & Security in the sidebar.
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Allow the app
In the Security section you will see a message that BG Remover was blocked. Click Open Anyway.
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Confirm in the dialog
A confirmation dialog will appear. Click Open to launch the app.
Why is this app not notarized?
Apple notarization requires a paid developer account and review time. As this is a beta release, we ship fast to gather feedback first. The app is safe — the installer verifies a SHA-256 checksum to confirm the download has not been tampered with. A fully signed and notarized build is planned for the stable release.