How to remove the background from a photo for free
Updated · about 2 minutes
The Background Remover runs a small AI model in your browser to find the subject. Your photo is never uploaded, and you can touch up the edges with Erase and Restore brushes.
Free tool used in this guideBackground RemoverRemove a photo background with on-device AI. No signup, nothing uploaded.OpenStep by step
- 1
Open the Background Remover
Choose a photo. The AI model (about 5–7 MB) loads once.
- 2
Pick the subject type
People works best for portraits and selfies; Any subject is for products, pets and objects.
- 3
Fix the edges
Use Erase to remove leftovers and Restore to bring back parts the AI missed, like hair or a cup handle.
- 4
Choose a background
Keep it transparent, or pick a color, a blur of the original, or another photo.
- 5
Save
Download a PNG (transparent), WebP, or JPG.
Tips
- High-contrast photos (subject clearly different from the background) give the cleanest edges.
- For thumbnails, open the result in the Image Editor and add text.
Questions
Is it really free?
Yes. There is no watermark, no signup and no limit, because it runs on your device.
Why is the hair a bit rough?
Fine hair is the hardest part. Restore with a small brush, or try the People model for portraits.
Also useful: Image Editor, Thumbnail Maker