No Photoshop Required
How to Remove a Background Without Photoshop
This guide covers the observable steps in this online tool: upload an image, choose a background setting, review the result, and download a PNG. Processing time varies with the image, selected model, provider load, and network. To keep a transparent background, leave the background transparent rather than selecting an opaque background color. Edge pixels or export dimensions may change; inspect the result.
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Supports PNG, JPG, WEBP and other common formats
How to remove a background without Photoshop
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Open the tool
Open the tool and choose the image you want to process.
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Upload the image
Upload a JPG, PNG, or WebP file up to 25 MB.
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Let the tool process the image
Processing time varies with image size, model, provider, and current load.
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Review and download the PNG
Edge pixels or export dimensions may change; inspect the result. The download format is PNG. To keep a transparent background, leave the background transparent rather than selecting an opaque background color.
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Refine manually when needed
Download the mask for use in an external editor when you need manual refinement.
Built for
Product and portrait images
Use the tool to separate a subject from its original background, then inspect the result before publishing.
Marketers and content creators
Prepare product images, social-post backdrops, or banner graphics and inspect each result before use.
Single-image workflow
The current tool processes one image at a time.
Manual refinement
Download the mask for use in an external editor when a result needs manual refinement.
Pro tips
Inspect detailed edges
Fine details such as hair, fur, and translucent objects may need closer inspection after processing.
Use an external editor for manual work
Download the mask for use in an external editor when you need manual refinement.
Choose a compatible model before Alpha Matting
Select a compatible explicit model before enabling Alpha Matting. The Portrait preset already selects birefnet-portrait and enables the current 240/10/10 settings.
Process one image at a time
The current tool processes one image at a time.
Review privacy information
Uploads may use short-lived VPS storage and are deleted after processing or expiry cleanup. Review the current privacy information before uploading sensitive images.
Frequently asked questions
What should I check before using the result?
Edge pixels or export dimensions may change; inspect the result before publishing or printing.
Can I undo or refine the cutout?
Download the mask for use in an external editor when you need manual refinement.
How is my image stored?
Uploads may use short-lived VPS storage and are deleted after processing or expiry cleanup. Review the current privacy information before uploading sensitive images.
Can I process more than one image?
This page currently processes one image at a time.
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