AI tool · 20 credits · Refunded if it fails

Remove Background from Image

Upload a photo and the AI cuts out the subject: a person, a product, a pet or an object. Keep it as a transparent PNG, or place it on white, black or a soft blurred copy of the original.

  • InputJPG, PNG or WEBP, 15 MB
  • OutputPNG, same size
  • BackgroundsTransparent · White · Black · Blur

Set it up

New background
Estimated20 credits
Ways to pay less
  • One flat price of 20 credits per photo, whatever its size and whichever background you pick.
  • Not sure between white and black? Choose Transparent and add any solid color behind the PNG in your own design app, instead of paying for two jobs.

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What is an AI background remover?

An AI background remover is a tool that finds the main subject of a photo and removes everything behind it. Here you upload one JPG, PNG or WEBP up to 15 MB, and the AI returns a PNG cut-out at the size of your photo. Choose Transparent to keep an empty background, or White, Black or Blurred photo to place the subject on a new one. Each photo costs a flat 20 credits.

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A kitchen photo cut out to a transparent PNG.Transparent PNG
A kitchen photo cut out to a transparent PNG.

How to use AI Background Remover in 3 steps

  1. Upload your photo

    Sign in and upload one photo as a JPG, PNG or WEBP up to 15 MB. A clear subject that stands apart from the background gives the cleanest edge.

  2. Pick a new background

    Choose Transparent to remove the background from the image completely, or White, Black or Blurred photo to place the subject on a new one.

  3. Remove the background

    Press Remove background. The PNG is saved in My Videos when it's ready, and you can download it from there.

What AI Background Remover does

Transparent PNG cut-outs

Choose Transparent and you get the subject on an empty background, ready to drop into a thumbnail, a slide, a design or a video edit. Hair, fur and soft edges are kept as part of the cut-out rather than chopped off square.

White background for product photos

White puts the cut-out on plain white at the same size as your photo. That's the clean look most shop listings and catalog pages ask for, without setting up a light box.

Black background for bold shots

Black gives a dark, studio-style backdrop that makes light products, jewelry and portraits stand out. It works well for dramatic posts and dark-themed sites.

Blurred photo background

Blurred photo keeps your real scene but softens it heavily behind the subject, like a shallow depth-of-field shot. The subject stays sharp and the room, street or garden still gives context.

People, products, pets and objects

The AI picks out the main subject on its own. There's nothing to trace, brush or mask: upload the photo, pick a background and press the button.

Comparison

Why use AI Background Remover instead of cutting out by hand in a photo editor?

A careful cut-out in a photo editor means selection tools, masks and a lot of time around hair and edges. Here it's one upload and one choice.

FeatureAI Background RemoverCutting out by hand in a photo editor
Selecting the subjectFound by the AI, with nothing to traceDraw a selection with lasso, pen or brush tools
Hair and soft edgesKept as part of the cut-outRefine the mask edge by hand, strand by strand
New backgroundTransparent, white, black or a blurred copy of the photoAdd a fill or blur layer and line it up yourself
OutputA PNG at your photo's size, saved in My VideosChoose the export format and settings yourself
Works on a phoneYes, straight from your galleryUsually needs a computer and a desktop editor
PriceOne flat 20 credits per photoAn editor subscription and your time on each image

What you can make with it

A white-background photo for a shop listing

You shot a ceramic mug on your kitchen counter. The listing needs it on plain white, the way the rest of your catalog looks.

  • Shoot in daylight with the whole mug in frame and a little space around it.
  • Choose White as the new background.
  • The result is the same size as your photo, so crop it to a square in your listing tool if it asks for one.
  • Use the same setup for every product so the catalog looks consistent.

A cut-out for a thumbnail or cover

A video thumbnail needs your face and pose in front of a bold title and a bright color, not your bedroom wall.

  • Take a photo with your face and shoulders clearly lit and in focus.
  • Choose Transparent so you can place the cut-out over any color or graphic.
  • Layer the PNG over your design, then add the title text around it.
  • Shoot a few expressions and cut them all out, so you can pick the strongest for each video.

A cleaner portrait without a reshoot

A good photo of your dog in the park has a bin and parked cars behind it. You want the dog to be the clear focus.

  • Choose Blurred photo to keep the park's colors but soften the clutter.
  • Choose Black or White instead for a studio-style pet portrait.
  • Pick a photo where the dog's whole outline is visible and not cut off by the frame.
  • If the edge around the fur isn't quite right, try another shot with more contrast against the background.

Who it's for

Online sellers

Turn phone photos of products into white or black background images for listings, catalogs and ads for your brand.

Creators and streamers

Make transparent cut-outs of yourself for thumbnails, channel art, stream overlays and covers.

Designers and marketers

Get quick cut-outs of products and people to place into posters, slides, social posts and mockups.

Anyone tidying up a photo

Remove a messy room, a busy street or a stranger in the background from a profile photo or a family picture.

Tips for the best result

  • Contrast helps most: a dark subject against a light wall, or a bright product against a dark table, gives the cleanest edge.
  • Keep the whole subject in frame. If a hand or the edge of a product is cut off by the photo, it will be cut off in the result too.
  • One clear main subject works best. In a group photo or a crowded shelf, the AI may keep more or less than you meant.
  • Use the largest version of the photo you have, up to 15 MB. The result is the same size as what you upload, so more pixels means a finer edge.
  • Choose Transparent when you'll place the subject in a design yourself, and White or Black when you need a finished image straight away.
  • Need a bigger picture afterwards? Run the PNG through the Image Upscaler at 2× or 4×.

Frequently asked questions

How do I remove the background from an image?

Upload the photo, choose Transparent and press Remove background. You get a PNG with the background removed, saved in My Videos.

How do I make a picture's background transparent?

Choose Transparent as the new background. The result is a PNG, which keeps the empty background when you place it over another image.

Can I put a product photo on a white background?

Yes. Choose White and the cut-out is placed on plain white at the same size as your original photo.

How much does it cost to remove a background?

20 credits per photo. The price is the same for every background option and every photo size up to 15 MB.

Which file types can I upload?

JPG, PNG and WEBP, up to 15 MB. The result is always a PNG.

Does it lower the quality or change the size of my photo?

No. The result has the same width and height as the photo you upload.

Does it work on hair and pet fur?

Usually, yes. Soft edges like hair and fur are kept in the cut-out. They come out cleanest when they stand apart clearly from the background.

Can I remove the background from a video?

Not with this tool, which takes one photo. Use Remove Background from Video for clips up to 30 seconds.

Do I need an account?

Yes. Sign in with Google or email; each job costs credits from your balance, and the result is saved in My Videos.

What if a job fails?

If a job can't finish, the credits it used go back to your balance automatically.

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