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Background Remover

Remove the background from a photo online for free and download a transparent PNG, or replace the background with a colour, a blurred version of the photo or your own image. A local AI model finds the subject automatically, and selection, erase and restore tools let you fix any area by hand. Your image is processed in your browser and is not uploaded.

The interactive tool loads here when JavaScript is enabled. Files are processed locally in your browser.

How to use Background Remover

  1. Upload, drag and drop or paste (Ctrl+V) a JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, BMP or GIF image, or load one from an image URL.
  2. Auto Remove runs the local AI model and removes the whole background. The first run downloads the model (about 19 MB) from ShadeKit.
  3. To remove only part of a photo, choose Selective Remove and mark the area with the Brush, Rectangle or Lasso. To keep only part of a photo, use Keep / Restore.
  4. Fix leftovers with Erase and bring back missing parts with Restore. Adjust the brush size and softness, zoom in for detail, and use Undo or Redo at any time.
  5. Choose a transparent, solid-colour, blurred or image background, then download a PNG (with transparency), JPG or WebP at the original resolution.

Features

  • Automatic background removal with a U2NetP segmentation model that runs on your device.
  • Edge refinement that snaps the AI mask to real outlines, plus colour-fringe cleanup to reduce halos from the old background.
  • Selective Remove and Keep / Restore modes with Brush, Rectangle and Lasso selections that you can add to or subtract from.
  • Manual Erase and Restore brushes with adjustable size and softness, accurate at any zoom level.
  • Undo, Redo and Reset for every selection and brush stroke.
  • Side-by-side original and result, a full result preview, and a before/after comparison slider over a transparency checkerboard.
  • Background replacement: transparent, white, black, preset or custom colours, built-in gradient backgrounds, your own uploaded image, or a blurred copy of the original photo. An optional drop shadow is available.
  • Subject adjustments: brightness, contrast, saturation, exposure, warmth and sharpness.
  • PNG, JPG and WebP downloads at the original resolution, with no watermark.

Supported formats and limitations

Input: JPG/JFIF, PNG, WebP, AVIF, BMP or GIF (first frame), up to 20 MB and 16 megapixels. Output: PNG with transparency, JPG or WebP at the original image size.

  • The AI model analyses a 320 × 320 version of the image, so very fine hair, fur and translucent objects may lose detail; refine them with the brushes.
  • Large photos are sent to the model at up to 6 megapixels; the mask is then scaled up and refined against the full-size photo.
  • The first run needs an internet connection to download the model (about 19 MB). After that your browser may keep it cached.
  • Image URL import only works for websites that allow other sites to load their images (CORS).
  • Edge refinement and large images can take several seconds on slower phones and may fail when memory is very limited.

Frequently asked questions

Is this background remover free?

Yes. There is no sign-up, no watermark on your image and no download limit inside the tool.

Are my photos uploaded to a server?

No. The image is processed by an AI model running in your browser. The model files are downloaded from ShadeKit the first time you use the tool, and the image itself never leaves your device. Loading from an image URL fetches that image directly from the website you enter.

How do I make a transparent background?

Run Auto Remove, keep the background set to Transparent, and download PNG or WebP. JPG cannot store transparency, so transparent areas become white or the colour you choose.

How do I remove only part of the background?

Choose Selective Remove and draw over the area with the Brush, Rectangle or Lasso; only the selected area is removed. Tick the AI option to remove just the background inside the selection and keep any subject there.

The AI removed part of my subject. How do I fix it?

Choose Erase / Clean Up, switch to the Restore brush and paint over the missing part to bring back the original pixels. Use Erase for leftover background. Zoom in and lower the brush size for fine edges.

How do I change or remove a white background?

Auto Remove usually removes plain white backgrounds well. You can also select the white area with Selective Remove. Afterwards choose a new colour or image in the Background panel.

What images work best?

Photos with one clear subject, such as a person, product, pet, car or plant, that stands out from the background. Fine hair, fur, glass and busy backgrounds may need manual touch-ups with Erase and Restore.