Remove Image Background (AI)
Most background removers upload your photo to a server. This one runs a compact AI model directly in your browser, so portraits, family photos and unreleased products stay on your device.
- Never uploaded
- Instant, no sign-up
- Works offline
About this tool
The subject is found automatically — any background, not just plain colors. Tune the edges for soft hair and fur or a crisp product outline, then download a transparent PNG.
How it works
- 1
Add a photo with a clear subject (or try the sample).
- 2
The subject is detected automatically on your device.
- 3
Adjust the edges and download.
Features
- Any backgroundWorks on busy scenes, not only plain studio backdrops.
- Edge controlSoft for hair and fur, crisp for products and logos.
- Truly privateOn-device AI — no upload, no account, no watermark.
- Private by designEverything runs on your device. No uploads, no account, no watermark, and EXIF/GPS data is stripped from the result.
Supported formats
Input: JPG, PNG, WebP, BMP, GIF (first frame), TIFF and HEIC photos. Output: PNG or WebP with transparency, or JPG.
Frequently asked questions
What photos work best?
One clear subject that stands out from the background: a person, pet, product, car or plant. Groups and subjects that blend into the background are harder.
My background is a plain color — is there a faster option?
Yes — Make Background Transparent removes plain colors precisely without any AI.
Is my photo uploaded to an AI service?
No. The AI model (U²-Net, about 5 MB) is downloaded from this site once and runs entirely in your browser. Your photo never leaves your device.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. Files are decoded, processed and re-encoded by your browser using the canvas API and Web Workers. Nothing is sent to any server, and there is no account or storage. Closing the tab discards everything.
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