Remove background from image
Works with the image files you already have, at the resolution you already have them, without converting anything first.
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Any common format in
JPG, PNG, WebP and AVIF all work. The format of the file you start with does not change how well the cutout comes out.
Full resolution out
The cutout is written back at the size of the region you selected, not a downscaled preview.
Transparency where it counts
PNG and WebP exports carry a real alpha channel, so the edges stay soft instead of ending in a white halo.
How to cut the background out of an image file
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Open the image
Drop the file onto the frame or browse for it. Files up to 10MB are accepted.
- 2
Select the subject area
Drag a box around the part of the picture worth keeping. This matters most when the shot contains several objects.
- 3
Run the cutout
The model separates subject from background and shows the result over a checkerboard, which is how transparency is displayed.
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Choose an export format
PNG for maximum compatibility, WebP for a smaller file, JPEG if you need a solid colour behind the subject.
Which file formats can hold a transparent background
PNG and WebP both store an alpha channel, which is what makes a background transparent rather than white. AVIF supports it too, though editor support is patchier.
JPEG cannot. There is no transparency in the JPEG format at all, so exporting as JPEG always means choosing a colour to sit behind the subject. If a tool hands you a 'transparent JPG', what you actually have is a white rectangle.
Does removing the background reduce image quality?
The pixels of your subject are not re-drawn or re-generated. What changes is the alpha channel: background pixels are made transparent and edge pixels are made partially transparent so the outline is not jagged.
Exporting as PNG is lossless, so the subject comes out exactly as it went in. WebP and JPEG are compressed, and the quality slider controls how much. At 95% the difference is not visible in normal use.
Large images and slow devices
There is a 10MB limit on input files, which comfortably covers photos from a phone and most camera exports.
If your device is slow, the Fast quality setting uses a smaller model. It is quicker and lighter on memory, at the cost of some precision around fine edges.
Common jobs this handles
Photos from a phone
Camera-roll images work directly; there is no need to resize or convert them first.
Downloaded assets
Clean up an image you were sent so it drops into a layout without its original backdrop.
Scans and screenshots
Isolate an object from a scanned page or a captured screen.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum image size?
10MB per file. There is no pixel-dimension limit, but very large images take longer and use more memory, particularly on phones.
Will the cutout be the same resolution as my original?
Yes for a full-image run. When you draw a focus area, the export is that region at its original pixel size, plus a small margin.
Can I remove a background from a GIF or a video?
No. This tool handles single still images only. An animated GIF would load as its first frame.
Why does my transparent image still look white?
Two common reasons: it was exported as JPEG, which cannot store transparency, or it is being previewed in an app that shows transparency as white. Open it over a coloured layer to check.
Go deeper
How to remove a background
A practical walkthrough for removing an image background: what to select, which quality setting to use, how to fix edges, and which format to export.
How to make a transparent PNG
Create a PNG with a transparent background, understand the alpha channel, and verify the transparency survived the export instead of trusting a preview.