How to Remove a Background From an Image

A transparent background makes product photos and portraits pop. Here's how to get one for free:

Simple backgrounds: automatic & local

For solid or near-solid backgrounds, our Background Remover detects the backdrop color and produces a transparent PNG instantly — in your browser, with zero uploads.

Complex backgrounds

Hair, fur and busy scenes need AI segmentation. Our tool's architecture is designed to plug into a self-hosted open-source model — no expensive third-party APIs, keeping the service free.

Pro tips

Shoot subjects against a plain, evenly-lit background. Adjust tolerance up slowly — too much eats into your subject's edges.

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