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Remove the background from a photo

Cut out a person, product or pet in one click: transparent background, solid color or another image, PNG or WebP. The AI runs in your browser.

  • Free
  • No sign-up
  • No file uploaded
  • Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone

Your files stay on your device: nothing is uploaded.

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About this tool

Remove the background from a product shot, a portrait or a pet photo: a cut-out AI finds the subject, then you choose a transparent background, a color or another image. The model downloads once; your photo never leaves your device.

When to use it

Product photos

A white or transparent background for an online store, a listing or a catalog.

Profile pictures

Swap the background of a headshot for LinkedIn, a résumé or a badge.

Designs

A cut-out subject for a poster, a thumbnail or a greeting card.

How to use

  1. Choose a photo.
  2. Pick the mode: fast for a person, precise for an object or an animal.
  3. Pick a background: transparent, solid color or image; touch up with the brush if needed.
  4. Save as PNG or WebP to keep transparency.

How it works

Fast mode uses the MODNet model and precise mode the IS-Net “general use” model (both Apache 2.0), run in your browser with ONNX Runtime Web (MIT license), on several processor cores when the browser allows it.

The model is served from zanakit.com, then kept in your browser cache, so later visits don't download it again.

Your photo is never uploaded to a server.

Tips for best results

  • A sharp subject on a contrasting background gives the best result.
  • For fine hair or shadows, fix it with Erase and Restore.
  • Keep PNG or WebP: JPG does not keep transparency.
  • For an ID photo, use the passport photo tool, which also crops to size.

Common problems and fixes

It is very slow

The work runs on the device's processor. Use a computer to go faster, or be patient on a phone.

Part of the subject disappeared

Choose Restore and brush over the missing area.

The model download fails

Check your connection and try again; in private browsing the model is not kept.

Frequently asked questions

Is my photo uploaded?

No. The AI runs in your browser; only the model is downloaded from our site.

How much data is downloaded?

The first time, about 21 MB in fast mode or 57 MB in precise mode, automatically; after that, nothing: everything stays in your browser.

Is it free for commercial use?

Yes. The IS-Net model is Apache 2.0 and the runtime is MIT; the images you make are yours.

What can it cut out?

People, products and animals. Transparent objects such as glass or very thin details remain hard.

Why is it slow on my phone?

Everything runs on the phone's processor. The result is the same; it just takes longer.

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Still stuck?

Ask on the forum: the category, the tool, your device sheet and the test result will be filled in for you.