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How to Use Background Remover

Remove plain or solid-color backgrounds from images online and download a transparent PNG. Free background remover that works in your browser.

About this tool

Remove a selected solid background color and export a transparent PNG.

How to use Background Remover

  1. Choose an image and click its background to select the color to remove.
  2. Choose Connected to edges or Every match, then adjust Tolerance and Edge smoothing.
  3. Choose Transparent or a replacement color and Download PNG.

Worked example

Remove the white background around a simple logo, starting with a low tolerance to protect the logo itself.

Can it isolate a person from a busy scene?

It targets similar colors rather than understanding subjects. Complex backgrounds, hair and shadows may need a more specialized editor.

Why did part of the subject disappear?

The subject may share the selected background color. Reduce tolerance, try edge-connected removal or use a better-separated source.

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