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Video background removal and image composition with Google Drive integration

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1. Workflow Overview

Automated workflow to remove video backgrounds and composite foreground video on static image backgrounds. Perfect for creating branded content, professional presentations, and consistent visual br...

Best for

  • Content Creation automation workflows
  • Multimodal AI automation workflows
  • advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.webhook, n8n-nodes-base.manualtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.set, n8n-nodes-base.merge, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.if, n8n-nodes-base.googledrive

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Paul Roussel.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Video background removal and image composition with Google Drive integration
Workflow name
Video background removal and image composition with Google Drive integration

Automated workflow to remove video backgrounds and composite foreground video on static image backgrounds. Perfect for creating branded content, professional presentations, and consistent visual branding across your videos.

How it works

Upload inputs: Provide foreground video URL and background image URL (both must be publicly accessible) • Remove background: API automatically removes video background with AI-powered segmentation • Composite on image: Video is centered on custom image background with aspect ratio preserved • Save to Drive: Final composed video is automatically uploaded to Google Drive with shareable link

Set up steps

⏱️ Total setup time: ~7 minutes

Get VideoBGRemover API Key (2 min): Visit https://videobgremover.com/api-management, sign up, and copy your API key • Add API key to n8n (2 min): Go to Settings → Variables, add VIDEOBGREMOVER_KEY with your API key as value. Find the api key -> https://videobgremover.com/n8nConnect Google Drive (2 min): Click "Upload to Google Drive" node, click "Connect", and authorize n8n • Test workflow (1 min): Use manual trigger with sample URLs provided in the "Sample URLs (Edit Here)" node

Use cases:

  • Branded content with company backgrounds and logos
  • Product demos with custom imagery or brand colors
  • AI avatars on professional office/studio backgrounds
  • Social media content requiring consistent visual branding
  • Profile videos with custom scenes or patterns
  • Presentation videos with company branding

Pricing: VideoBGRemover API charges $0.50-$2.00 per minute of video processed. Free trial credits available.

Triggers: Webhook (for automation) or Manual (for testing)

Processing time: Typically 3-5 minutes per minute of video

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - 📋 Overview

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 2 - 🔑 API Key Setup

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 3 - 📥 Inputs

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 4 - 🎨 Composition

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 5 - 🔄 Polling

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 6 - 💾 Google Drive

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 7 - 🚀 Usage

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 8 - Webhook Trigger

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.webhook - webhook
Config choices
Version 1.1

Block 9 - Manual Trigger

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.manualTrigger - manualTrigger
Config choices
Version 1

Block 10 - Extract Webhook Data

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 3.3

Block 11 - Sample URLs (Edit Here)

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 3.3

Block 12 - Merge Triggers

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.merge - merge
Config choices
Version 2.1

Block 13 - 1. Create Job (Upload Foreground)

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.1

Block 14 - 2. Start Image Composition

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.1

Block 15 - 3. Check Job Status

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.1

Block 16 - Is Complete?

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2

Block 17 - 4. Download Video

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.1

Block 18 - 5. Upload to Google Drive

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleDrive - googleDrive
Config choices
Version 3

Block 19 - Build Success Response

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 3.3

Block 20 - Has Failed?

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2

Block 21 - Wait 20s

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.wait - wait
Config choices
Version 1.1

Block 22 - Build Error Response

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 3.3

Block 23 - From Webhook?

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2

Block 24 - Respond to Webhook

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.respondToWebhook - respondToWebhook
Config choices
Version 1.1

Showing the first 24 of 25 workflow blocks. Download the JSON for the full node graph.

3. Summary Table

Workflow Video background removal and image composition with Google Drive integration
Complexity advanced
Nodes 25
Categories Content Creation, Multimodal AI
Author Paul Roussel
Published 17 Oct 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/9820/9820.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does Video background removal and image composition with Google Drive integration do?

Automated workflow to remove video backgrounds and composite foreground video on static image backgrounds. Perfect for creating branded content, professional presentations, and consistent visual br...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Content Creation, Multimodal AI use case.