How to use the remove background
- Upload an image with a plain or solid-color background.
- Click the background in the picture to choose the color to remove, then adjust tolerance until the edges look clean.
- Click Download PNG to save the image with a transparent background.
What works best
This tool removes a background by color, which is fast and keeps your image on your device. It gives clean results for logos, product shots on white, scans, signatures and illustrations with a solid background.
For busy backgrounds like a crowd or a forest, a color-based tool cannot tell the subject from the scenery. In that case first crop closer to the subject or use a photo with a simpler background.
Tips
- Raise the tolerance if parts of the background remain, and lower it if the subject starts to disappear.
- Keep Only remove areas connected to the edges on, so the same color inside the subject is kept.
- A little edge softness (1-2 px) hides rough edges.
Frequently asked questions
How do I remove the background from an image for free?
Upload the image, click the background color, adjust the tolerance and download the transparent PNG.
Does it work on any photo?
It works best on plain or solid-color backgrounds such as white studio shots, logos and scans. Complex backgrounds cannot be separated by color alone.
Why is my PNG not transparent?
Make sure "Replace with" is set to Transparent. Also open the PNG in an app that shows transparency, since some viewers show a white background.
Is my image uploaded?
No. The background is removed in your browser and your image never leaves your device.