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Remove image background
Currently free to useRemove backgrounds, change background colors or upload a new backdrop. Download transparent PNGs and touch up edges.
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Up to 40 MB · 24 megapixels per image
First use may take a few minutes. Later runs are usually faster. Time depends on your connection, image size and device.
The model downloads only when you start processing.
BEFORE AND AFTER
Remove backgrounds from portraits, products and pets
Drag the slider to compare the original photo with the automatic cutout.
Shoes
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Portraits
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Products
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Pets
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Results vary by photo. Fine fur, shadows and small gaps may need Erase or Restore touch-ups. Demo photos: Pexels.
Upload an image and try itONE PHOTO, NEW POSSIBILITIES
Put your cutout to use
After removing the background, choose how to use your cutout in the editor.
Transparent PNG
Download your cutout for collages, designs and posters.
White background
Select White in the editor for a clean white backdrop.
Neon city
Upload a background image to place your subject in a new scene.
The checkerboard indicates transparency and is not exported. Downloads use the background selected in the editor.
FROM PHOTO TO PNG
Remove backgrounds in three steps
- 01
Choose a photo
Upload an image or try the editor sample. Check the photo before starting.
- 02
Remove the background
Click Remove background. Processing happens on your device; the first use requires a model download.
- 03
Review and download
Compare, touch up the edges and choose a background. Download the PNG or apply it to your poster.
Background removal questions
Is this background remover free, and do I need an account?
Currently free to use, with no account needed for background removal, touch-ups or PNG downloads. Images are processed on your device without being uploaded for removal. First use needs an internet connection to download the model.
Why does background removal take longer the first time?
First use downloads a model and may take a few minutes. Time depends on your connection, image size and device. You can follow progress and cancel at any time.
How do I change a photo background to white, another color or my own image?
Choose Transparent for a transparent PNG; the checkerboard is not exported. White, dark and custom colors are included in the downloaded image. You can also upload a background up to 40 MB and 24 megapixels; it fills the image from the center and excess edges are cropped. Download PNG and Apply to poster both use the selected background. Switch back to Transparent to export just the cutout.
How can I fix missing hair, edges or parts of an object?
Restore brings back content from the original; Erase removes unwanted background. Use a smaller brush for fine edges and lower hardness for softer transitions. Undo and redo work on brush strokes, and Reset touch-ups returns to the automatic cutout. Fine hair, glass and translucent objects may still need careful manual work.
How do I remove a photo background online?
Choose or drop an image into the canvas, check the original, then click Remove background to start local processing. Switch between Original, Cutout and Compare to inspect the subject. Erase leftover background or restore missing details, then download a transparent PNG.
Which image formats and sizes can I use?
Use JPG, PNG, WebP, BMP or GIF (first frame). AVIF depends on browser decoding support. HEIC/HEIF photos load an on-device converter only when needed, so you do not have to convert them separately. Files must stay within 40 MB and 24 megapixels; conversion does not increase source resolution. Manual touch-ups support up to 12 megapixels on desktop or 4 megapixels on mobile; larger images can still download the automatic result.
How do I zoom and move the image on mobile?
Pinch with two fingers to zoom and drag with two fingers to move around a zoomed image. One-finger dragging also works in Original and Cutout views; in Erase or Restore it paints. On desktop use Ctrl/⌘ plus the mouse wheel to zoom, or hold Space and drag to pan.
Can I apply the cutout directly to my poster?
Select Apply to poster to use the current composition and background. Coming from a poster replaces its original image; starting here adds a new image.
How do I change the canvas ratio and position the subject?
Open Compose and choose Original, 1:1, 4:5, 3:4, 9:16 or 16:9. Drag the subject to position it and pinch to resize it; on a computer, drag and use the mouse wheel. With Original selected, drag the frame corners for a custom crop. Select Apply to save the canvas and subject placement as one edit. Undo and Redo keep the source image intact.
Does zooming change the downloaded image?
Zooming inside Compose changes the subject size in your download. Canvas zoom only helps you inspect details. Apply the composition before downloading.