Remove portrait backgrounds and make a transparent image online
People mode uses on-device image segmentation to distinguish faces, hair, skin, clothes and accessories from the background. It does not erase a person based on matching colors. The first use downloads the detection model, but your photo stays in your browser. Review the result and use Restore or Erase for corrections. Plain graphic mode provides separate color removal for logos and products on a solid background.
Input: JPG, PNG or WebP. One image up to 30 MB and 16 megapixels. PNG downloads keep original dimensions. Smaller files work better on mobile.
How to use the background remover
Open your file
Upload the original JPG, PNG or WebP photo of people.
Choose your settings
Wait for automatic background removal. Compare with the original and refine edges if needed.
Save your result
Choose a transparent or colored background and download PNG at original dimensions.
- Automatic people detection
- Fit, zoom and pan
- Erase and restore brushes with soft edges
- Undo, redo and keyboard shortcuts
- Original and result preview
- Transparent or custom-color PNG export
When this tool is useful
Create a portrait cutout
Upload an original photo of people. Automatic detection separates people and clothing from the background without selecting a color. Review both faces in a couple photo before downloading.
Clean a logo or product image
Select Plain graphic only for images with a distinct, solid background. This mode removes connected color areas and can affect similarly colored parts of the subject.
Reuse a portrait in an invitation
Download the transparent PNG to place your cutout over an invitation design. Use Restore to bring back any detail the detector missed.
Choose the right settings for your file
| Option | Use it for | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| People (automatic) | Removing backgrounds from portraits | Detects people, including clothing. The first use downloads a model; processing stays on your device. |
| Plain graphic | Logos and products on solid backgrounds | Color removal is separate from people detection. Avoid this mode for portraits. |
| Fit photo and zoom | Seeing the whole photo or refining details | Use + and - to zoom. Fit photo (F or 0) shows every edge. Hold Space and drag, or select Hand / move, to pan. |
| Restore and brush softness | Recovering details and smoothing edges | E selects Erase and R selects Restore. Adjust brush size with [ and ]. Ctrl/Cmd+Z undoes a stroke; Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+Z redoes it. |
| Background color | Choosing a transparent or colored PNG | Choose Transparent, use the color picker, or enter a six-digit hex color. The preview and download use the same background. |
| Eraser brush | Cleaning areas that color removal misses | Use a small brush near the subject and a larger brush in empty areas. |
Frequently asked questions
Practical answers about files, output and what this tool can do.
Will every edge be perfect?
Detection is designed for people and their clothing. Fine hair, transparent items, distant people or difficult lighting may need manual correction. Review the cutout and use Restore for missing details. Use Plain graphic only for solid-background graphics, not portraits.
How do I keep the background transparent?
Select the checkerboard swatch under Download background. The PNG preserves transparency and original dimensions.
Is this an automatic AI background remover?
People mode uses a trained segmentation model to separate people from the background. It is designed for portraits, not arbitrary objects. Plain graphic mode is a separate color-based tool for logos and solid backgrounds.
What if the model cannot load?
The photo stays unchanged and a retry message appears. The tool never switches to color removal automatically.
Can I undo an eraser mistake?
Undo reverses the last complete removal or brush stroke. Restore paints original details back in. Reset restores the entire image.
Your files stay on your device
These tools process your files in your browser without uploading them to a file-processing server. You do not need an account or an OpenAI service. Keep your original file and review the download before sharing it. Read our privacy policy for information about the website's standard analytics.