How to Remove a Photo Background for Free

Images & PDF · Step-by-step guide · 5 steps · 2 min read

This tool cuts the person or object out of a photo. You get a clean picture with a see-through background. It is great for product photos and profile pictures.

Open the Background Remover

In the pictures, orange letters like A show where to look. Each step tells you its letter.

Step 1: Add your photo

Drop a photo on the box, or click to choose one. You can also try a sample. The first time, the AI files download once. That is about 100 MB. See A in the picture.

Background Remover upload box with sample photos — Drop a photo or pick a sample (A).

Step 2: Check the cut-out

After a few seconds the background is gone. You see only your subject. See B in the picture.

Step 3: Fix the edges

In 1 Touch up the edges (optional), use Restore to paint back parts that were removed by mistake. Use Erase to remove leftover background. See C in the picture.

Step 4: Choose a background

In 2 Background, keep it Transparent. Or pick White, Black or your own colour. See D in the picture.

Step 5: Download

Press Download PNG. If you picked a colour, the button says Download PNG with background. See E in the picture.

Portrait with the background removed and a white background picked — The cut-out (B), the edge tools (C), the background choice (D) and the download button (E).

Tips and questions

Which photos work best?

Photos with one clear subject and good light. Busy scenes may need some fixing.

Why is the first time slow?

The AI files download once. After that your browser keeps them, so it is much faster.

Can I get a white background for product photos?

Yes. Pick White. Then download.

Privacy

The AI runs on your own device. Your photo is never sent to us. Only the AI files are downloaded.

Try it now

The Background Remover is free. You do not need an account.