How to Use Background Remover

  1. Choose an image

    Choose Select an image in the center of the panel, or drop an image into it. Background removal starts automatically.

    You can open one JPEG, PNG, or WebP file, up to 50 MB.

    To stop opening or processing the image, choose Cancel below the progress bar. You will return to the selection panel.

  2. Check the result

    Check the subject and its edges. If the result looks right, skip the optional edits and go to Save your image.

    Select Compare, the icon immediately after Trim in the toolbar. Move the divider left or right to compare Before on the left with After on the right. Select Compare again or press Escape to close it.

    The checkerboard means the area is transparent. The checkerboard, divider, and labels are not included in your download.

    A movable divider showing the original image on the left and the current edited result on the right.
  3. Choose a background — optional

    Select Background at the left of the toolbar. Its options open to the right of the image. Keep Transparent for no background, or choose Solid color to fill the removed area.

    For a solid background, open the Color swatch. Pick a color or enter RGB, HSV, or HEX values. The preview changes immediately.

    Use Output format to choose PNG or JPEG for a solid background. Transparent backgrounds always use PNG. Select Background again to close the options.

    Background options: transparency, solid color, and output format.
  4. Refine the edges — optional

    To bring back a missing part, select Restore beside Background, then drag over that area. The original background can return too, so paint only where needed.

    To remove an unwanted part, choose Erase beside Restore and paint over it. Choose the active tool again to stop painting and close its options.

    In the options to the right of the image, adjust Brush size for the area you want to paint. Increase Brush softness for a softer edge, or lower it for a sharper edge. Both settings apply to Restore and Erase.

    Erase options: brush size and brush softness.
  5. Trim transparent margins — optional

    Open Trim beside Erase, then choose On to remove transparent outer margins. The preview and download fit the remaining subject. Choose Off to keep the original canvas size.

    Under Smooth Edge, choose Low for a firmer edge, Balance for the default, or Strong for a softer edge. This setting also works with Trim turned off.

    Trim options: transparent margins and edge smoothing.
  6. Save your image

    Choose Download PNG or Download JPEG at the right end of the toolbar. Your current edits and chosen format are included in the saved image.

    While Preparing... is shown, wait for the file to finish. The download starts automatically.

    For another image, use Replace, the two-arrow icon just left of Download. Save the current result first if you want to keep it; the new result will replace it.

If something goes wrong

If an image cannot be opened or processed, choose an image again from the selection panel. If a download fails, use Try again; the image and edits remain available. Dismiss closes the error message, and Error details shows more information.