How to remove the background from a photo

Whether you need a passport photo on a plain white background, a product shot with the clutter removed, or a transparent PNG for a design, you can cut out the background of a photo for free — and it all happens inside your browser, so your photo is never uploaded anywhere.

The quick way

1. Open the free Remove Background tool.
2. Choose your photo, and pick whether it's a person or an object (this picks the best cut-out model).
3. Choose the new background: transparent (PNG), or white, blue, red or any colour you pick.
4. Press Remove background and download the result.

The first time, the background remover downloads to your browser; after that it's instant.

For a passport / form photo

Many forms want a plain light background. Remove the background and choose white, then set the exact pixel and KB size your form needs with the Photo & Signature Resizer.

Tips for a clean cut-out

• Good lighting and a clear gap between the subject and the background help a lot.
• Fine details like loose hair are the hardest — a simpler background gives the cleanest edge.
• Choosing "person" vs "object" correctly makes a real difference to the result.