How do I remove the background from a photo?

Sign in, then drop your photo into the tool above. An AI model finds the main subject and cuts away everything behind it, leaving a transparent PNG you can download.

Why do I need to sign in for this tool?

Background removal runs an AI model on our servers rather than in your browser, so we ask you to sign in first. This keeps the tool free and available for everyone instead of a small number of people overusing it.

Does the download really have a transparent background?

Yes. The result is a PNG with the background cut away, so it layers cleanly over any background in documents, collages, video thumbnails, and design apps.

Is there a limit to how many photos I can process?

Yes, a daily limit applies per signed-in account to keep the tool free for everyone. Your remaining count is shown above the upload area.

Is my photo uploaded to your servers?

Yes, for this tool specifically - the background is removed by an AI model running on our servers, so your photo has to be uploaded for that step. If you use Shop Now to order a product made from the result, that finished photo is uploaded then too, so we can print it.

Free Background Remover

Remove the background from your photo with AI and download a transparent PNG - perfect for avatars, collages, and design projects.

(Sign-in required. A daily limit applies per account.)

Frequently asked questions

: Sign in, then drop your photo into the tool above. An AI model finds the main subject and cuts away everything behind it, leaving a transparent PNG you can download.
: Background removal runs an AI model on our servers rather than in your browser, so we ask you to sign in first. This keeps the tool free and available for everyone instead of a small number of people overusing it.
: Yes. The result is a PNG with the background cut away, so it layers cleanly over any background in documents, collages, video thumbnails, and design apps.
: Yes, a daily limit applies per signed-in account to keep the tool free for everyone. Your remaining count is shown above the upload area.
: Yes, for this tool specifically - the background is removed by an AI model running on our servers, so your photo has to be uploaded for that step. If you use Shop Now to order a product made from the result, that finished photo is uploaded then too, so we can print it.

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