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JPG, PNG or WebP · best results under 4000 pxRemoval mode
How this background remover works
This tool offers two ways to remove a background, because no single method suits every photo:
- AI mode runs Google’s open-source MediaPipe image segmentation model directly in your browser. It recognises people, including hair, skin and clothing, and separates them from the background. It is ideal for profile pictures, ID-style photos and portraits.
- Color mode starts from the edges of the image and removes every connected pixel that matches the background color within your chosen tolerance. It is perfect for products shot on a white table, logos on a solid color and scanned signatures.
In both modes your photo stays on your device. The AI model (about 16 MB) is downloaded once from a public content delivery network and cached by your browser; no image data is sent anywhere.
How to remove a background
- Drop a photo into the upload area.
- Choose AI for a person, or Color for an object or logo on a plain background.
- Pick what should replace the background: transparency, white or any custom color.
- Click Remove background, compare the before and after images, and download the PNG.
- Transparent PNG output that drops straight into Canva, PowerPoint, Word or a website.
- Replace the background with white for marketplace listings or with a brand color.
- Adjustable tolerance and soft edges in color mode for clean cut-outs.
- Works offline after the first load, with no account, credits or watermarks.
- Professional-looking LinkedIn, CV and team page photos.
- White-background product images for Amazon, Daraz, eBay and Shopify.
- Transparent logos and e-signatures for documents.
- Cut-outs for thumbnails, posters and social media graphics.
Features and benefits
Use cases
Limitations to know
On-device AI is fast and private but smaller than cloud services. The AI mode is trained on people, so it will not reliably isolate pets, cars or furniture; use color mode for objects on simple backgrounds. Very fine details such as flyaway hair may look slightly soft. For the cleanest result, use a well-lit photo with good contrast between subject and background.
Frequently asked questions
Is this background remover really free?
Yes. There are no credits, no paid HD downloads and no watermark. The full-resolution PNG is free.
Are my photos uploaded to a server?
No. Both modes process your image inside your browser. Only the open-source AI model file is downloaded to your device the first time you use AI mode.
Why is the first AI run slow?
Your browser downloads and prepares the model the first time. After that it is cached and processing usually takes a second or two.
Which mode should I use for a product photo?
Color mode. Photograph the product on a plain, evenly lit background and increase the tolerance until the background disappears.
What file format do I get?
A PNG file, because PNG supports transparency. If you chose a white or colored background, you can convert it to JPEG later with our Image Compressor.
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