How to remove the background from a photo
Updated 21 October 2026
Tool for this guide: Remove background
Short answer: open remove background, add your photo and wait a moment. The subject is found automatically. Download a transparent PNG, or pick a white, black or custom colour and download a JPG.
How it works
An AI model (U²-Net) looks at the photo and works out which pixels belong to the main subject, such as a person, pet or product. Everything else becomes transparent. The model runs in your browser: the first time it downloads about 19 MB, and after that it's cached. Your photo is never uploaded, and there are no credits or limits.
Step by step
- Open remove background and select, drop or paste a photo.
- Wait while the subject is found.
- Adjust edge sharpness if needed.
- Download a transparent PNG, or choose a background colour.
Results keep your photo's size, up to 3000 pixels on the longest side.
Getting clean edges
| Situation | What helps |
|---|---|
| Hair and fur | Plain, contrasting background; try the edge sharpness slider |
| Products | Shoot on a plain surface with even light |
| Glass and see-through objects | Hard for any tool; expect to touch up |
| Several people | Works best when they stand close together |
What to do next
- Product photos for shops: pick a white background, then resize to your marketplace's size.
- Passport photos: the passport photo maker replaces the background and crops to the right size in one go.
- Logos for watermarks: a transparent PNG works perfectly in the watermark maker.
- Profile pictures: crop to a square and round the corners.
Questions
Is it really free?
Yes. There are no credits or limits, because the work happens on your own device.
Why does my PNG have a white background when I open it?
Some viewers show transparency as white or a checkerboard. The background is transparent; place it on a coloured page to see.
Can I remove a watermark instead?
Use remove watermark, which fills small marks and objects with AI.
Try it now
Remove the background from a photo automatically. Download a transparent PNG, or put the subject on a new colour.
Open remove background