Remove an Image Background
Remove a plain image background in one click, then refine it with erase and restore brushes.
Upload an image to clean up: drop a file here, click to browse, or paste
SVG, JPG, JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, AVIF, HEIC, and HEIF
Remove background clears a plain background that touches the edges. Erase and Restore fix the rest.
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How to remove an image background
- Upload the image.
- Click Remove background. If it takes too much or too little, Undo, change the tolerance and try again.
- Paint leftover background away with Erase. The original shows faintly so you can see what you're removing.
- Paint mistakes back with Restore. Use a large brush for open areas and a small one for edges.
- Download as PNG or WebP to keep the transparency.
Tips
- Remove background works on plain backgrounds that touch the image edges: product shots, logos, walls and sky.
- Check the cutout on a dark background. Pale fringes are invisible on white.
- Keep the transparent PNG as your master and make JPG copies only when needed.
FAQ
Is this automatic or manual background removal?
Both. Remove background clears a plain background automatically. The brushes handle busy backgrounds, hair and fine edges.
How do I fix a spot I erased by accident?
Paint over it with the Restore brush.
Why did my transparent cutout end up on a white background?
It was saved as JPG. Use PNG or WebP to keep transparency.
What's the best way to handle hair and fuzzy edges?
Use a small brush and work slightly inside the edge. A tight cutout looks cleaner than one with background fringe.
Guides
- Transparent Backgrounds: How They Work and Which Formats Keep ThemHow alpha transparency works, why transparent images turn white or black when saved as JPG, and how to avoid halos and jagged edges in cutouts.
- PNG vs JPG vs WebP: Which Image Format Should You Use?How PNG, JPG, WebP, SVG, and HEIC differ, with format guidance for photos, logos, screenshots, and websites.