How to remove the background
- Open the background remover and choose the original photo, rather than a screenshot.
- Wait for the cutout and inspect the outline at a larger zoom.
- Use the erase and restore brushes to correct missed areas or recover a clipped detail.
- Leave the background transparent for a cutout, or choose a solid color for a finished photo.
- Download the PNG and inspect the saved file before using it in another layout.
Check the result
Hair, fur, glass and thin objects need closer inspection. Check the subject on both a light and dark background: a pale fringe may only show against dark colors. An AI result can need manual correction; it is not guaranteed to work equally well on every photograph.
The checkerboard represents transparency in the preview. A screenshot captures that pattern as ordinary pixels. Download the actual PNG instead. JPEG cannot keep a transparent background. Preserve an untouched copy before combining the cutout with another picture.
How to keep PNG transparency and fix black or white previews
Free access and Premium
Core editing is available free with usage limits and no watermark. Current quota is shown in the editor. HD background removal has a limited trial after sign-in; Premium provides a larger HD quota. The editor shows current access and export options. Premium works on the website and iOS with the same email. AI-generation coins are separate from Premium.
Where processing happens
Background removal uses cloud processing: the photo is uploaded for this operation. Opening a tool in a browser does not mean it processes everything on your device. Read the privacy policy before uploading a sensitive image.