How do I remove the background from a photo?

Drop one or more photos and click Remove background. The first run downloads the model (~30 MB); after that it's instant. The result is a transparent PNG ready to download.

Does the background remover use AI?

Yes. We use an open-source segmentation model that runs entirely in your browser via ONNX Runtime — no API call, no server, no upload.

Will my photo be uploaded?

No. Both the model and your photo stay on your device. That's why it works without a signup or API key.

Why is there a one-time download?

The model is roughly 30 MB. We download it the first time you use the tool, then cache it so future runs start instantly.

What kinds of photos work best?

Photos of people, products and objects with reasonable contrast against the background. Hair, fur and translucent edges are handled well by the model.

Can I batch-remove backgrounds?

Yes. Drop a folder and we process the photos one at a time (the model is memory-hungry). Download them individually or as a ZIP.

Can I add a new background after removing the old one?

Yes. Use Add White Background or Add Solid Background after this tool, or composite the transparent PNG over any image you like in your editor.

What if the result has rough edges?

Re-export at the original resolution and zoom in. For challenging photos (very low contrast, extreme blur), a touch-up in a manual editor often helps.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes — though large photos take more memory. On older phones, try smaller images for the smoothest experience.

Is the background remover free?

Yes. Free, no signup, no watermark, no per-image fee.

Remove Background

AI background removal that runs entirely in your browser. No upload, no signup, transparent PNG.

Quick answer: Remove Background: aI background removal that runs entirely in your browser. No upload, no signup, transparent PNG. Runs entirely in your browser, free, no signup.

Last updated 2026-05-01

Good to know

Background removal used to mean either a fiddly session with the lasso tool or uploading your photo to a site that watermarks the result. Here the AI segmentation model runs directly in your browser, so you get a clean cut-out in a few seconds and the image never leaves your device. Our guide to removing an image background covers which kinds of photos give the cleanest masks.

The output is a transparent PNG, because PNG is the everyday format that supports transparency — the see-through area where the background used to be. If you'd rather drop the subject onto a plain colour instead, Add White Background and Add Solid Background pick up right where this tool leaves off.

Frequently asked questions

How do I remove the background from a photo?: Drop one or more photos and click Remove background. The first run downloads the model (~30 MB); after that it's instant. The result is a transparent PNG ready to download.
Does the background remover use AI?: Yes. We use an open-source segmentation model that runs entirely in your browser via ONNX Runtime — no API call, no server, no upload.
Will my photo be uploaded?: No. Both the model and your photo stay on your device. That's why it works without a signup or API key.
Why is there a one-time download?: The model is roughly 30 MB. We download it the first time you use the tool, then cache it so future runs start instantly.
What kinds of photos work best?: Photos of people, products and objects with reasonable contrast against the background. Hair, fur and translucent edges are handled well by the model.
Can I batch-remove backgrounds?: Yes. Drop a folder and we process the photos one at a time (the model is memory-hungry). Download them individually or as a ZIP.
Can I add a new background after removing the old one?: Yes. Use Add White Background or Add Solid Background after this tool, or composite the transparent PNG over any image you like in your editor.
What if the result has rough edges?: Re-export at the original resolution and zoom in. For challenging photos (very low contrast, extreme blur), a touch-up in a manual editor often helps.
Does it work on mobile?: Yes — though large photos take more memory. On older phones, try smaller images for the smoothest experience.
Is the background remover free?: Yes. Free, no signup, no watermark, no per-image fee.