Remove the background from a photo for free (no upload)
Product shots for a listing, a team photo for the website, a passport photo that needs a plain background: all of them start with a clean cut-out, and none of them should require uploading the picture to someone's server.
Quick answer. Open Remove Background and drop the photo. The cut-out is computed on your device in a few seconds; use Keep and Erase brushes to fix hair or edges, then pick Transparent (PNG), white, any colour or a blurred version of the original as the new background and download. Nothing is uploaded.
Remove a background → Free · opens Remove Background
Step by step
- Open Remove Background and add the photo (the first run downloads the model once, about 4 MB).
- Wait a few seconds for the automatic cut-out.
- Use Keep / Erase with a small brush on edges that need help; zoom in for hair.
- Choose the new background and download as PNG (transparent) or JPG (solid colour).
Tips that save a second attempt
- Even light and a contrasting background in the original give the cleanest edges.
- For a passport-style photo, choose white or light blue, then Resize to the portal's pixel and KB limits.
- Product listings: transparent PNG lets the marketplace place its own background.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is it?
Very good on people and products against reasonably distinct backgrounds; fine hair and glass need a little brush work. It is the same class of model used by paid services, running locally.
Why was the first run slow?
The model is downloaded once and cached by your browser; later photos process in a few seconds.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. The cut-out runs in your browser on your device.