Remove the background around your subject
Remove an image background to reuse the main subject without the surrounding scene. A product can move off a cluttered table, a portrait can sit on a different backdrop, and an object can become part of a document or design.
Background removal estimates which pixels belong to the foreground. It creates a cutout rather than reconstructing the scene hidden behind the subject.
Use a photo with a clear subject as your starting point. The result is an edit to review, especially around fine details; it is not a guarantee that every strand of hair or transparent edge will be identified correctly.
How to remove the background
- Add a JPG, PNG or WebP image and choose a transparent or solid-color result.
- Allow background removal to load and process the photo.
- Inspect the cutout and download it in a suitable format.
On first use, the browser downloads the files needed for background removal. That initial wait is different from processing your photo. Keep the page open while loading and editing finish.
No account is required. Images are processed on your device in the browser. Input limits are 40 MB and 24 megapixels per image, with up to 30 files and 160 MB of combined input per batch.
Choose a clear subject before you remove an image background
A distinct foreground gives background removal a better starting point. Look for a subject that is fully visible, reasonably in focus and separated from nearby objects.
A plain background can help, but contrast and detail matter too. A white product against a white wall may be difficult to separate even though the scene looks simple. A transparent bottle can carry colors and reflections from the background through its surface.
If a cutout is missing important parts, try another original photo before building the rest of your design around it. A different angle or clearer separation can be more useful than repeating the same input.
Check the outline after background removal
Inspect hair, fur, narrow straps, cables, handles and small spaces between parts of an object. These regions can be missed or partly removed.
Also check soft shadows and translucent material. Background removal may treat part of a shadow as foreground or remove detail that visually belongs to a transparent subject.
View the result against both a light and a dark color when possible. An unwanted fringe can disappear against one background and become obvious against another. Review at the size where the cutout will actually be displayed, as well as a closer view of important edges.
Save transparency or add a new color
Choose PNG when you want a transparent cutout for another editor or design. WebP can also support transparency when your destination accepts it. JPG cannot store transparent pixels and needs a solid background.
A transparent background is useful when the same subject will appear over different colors. A solid background is useful when you already know the final setting, such as a white document or a colored presentation.
Changing the background color does not relight the subject. A photo captured under warm indoor light will still carry that lighting after the surroundings are removed. Check that the subject and chosen background look appropriate together.
Keep background removal separate from other edits
Background removal does not erase an object inside the foreground while leaving the original scene behind it. Use the object-removal brush if you want to paint over a small distraction and fill that part of the existing photograph.
It also does not generate a new room, studio or outdoor setting. You can choose a solid color here; a realistic generated scene is a different operation.
For a product that needs consistent centering, padding and dimensions, the product photo editor combines a cutout with those layout controls. For a simple reusable asset, downloading a transparent result may be enough.
Remove the background, then review every cutout
Several images can be processed together, but the same automatic method will not make every source equally suitable. Review each output before using it in a listing or design.
Pay attention to images where the foreground resembles its surroundings or contains several touching objects. Check that all the parts you want to keep are present.
Keep the originals and use the processed images as copies. If you later discover a missing edge, you can return to the source rather than trying to recreate the lost detail from a cutout.
Background removal questions
Can I remove the background without an account?
Yes. Choose your image and process it in your browser. The first use may take longer while the background-removal files load.
Can I remove the background around fine hair perfectly?
Not always. Fine hair, fur, transparent objects and low-contrast edges can produce imperfect results. Inspect those areas before using the cutout.
Can I choose a white background instead?
Yes. Choose white as the solid background, or use the white background page for that specific task.
Why does a downloaded JPG have a background?
JPG does not support transparency. Use PNG for a transparent cutout and check it in an application that displays transparent areas.
Can I remove an image background and a person together?
This tool separates the foreground from the background. Use object removal to remove a selected person or object while retaining the surrounding scene.