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Remove background from image

Choose a photo and get the subject cut out, ready as a transparent PNG.

Your files and text are not uploaded. Everything happens on this page.

What to cut out
or drop them here

How to use it

  1. Pick Person or Object, then choose or paste a photo.
  2. Keep the background transparent or pick white, black or your own colour.
  3. Download the PNG.

Questions

Why does the first photo take longer?

The first time, the page downloads the cutting tool once (Person is lighter than Object). After that your browser keeps it and later photos start right away.

Which photos work best?

A clear subject with some contrast against the background. Person handles hair best; Object is for products, food and animals. Very large photos are reduced to 2400 px on the long side.

Can I get a white background for a shop listing?

Yes. Pick the white swatch and download: the PNG then has a solid white background instead of transparency.

Is my photo uploaded to remove the background?

No. The cut is made on your device and the photo never leaves it.

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