How do I remove background from an image online?

Upload an image, click a background area in working area to sample color, adjust threshold and border options, then download output.

Can I remove white background from an image?

Yes. Click a white area to sample it, then tune threshold until the white background is removed cleanly.

Can I keep the background transparent?

Yes. Choose Transparent as new background color and export as PNG or WEBP for alpha support.

Can I fill with a solid color instead?

Yes. Select Custom color and set the replacement color for removed background regions.

What does color threshold control?

Threshold controls how similar a pixel must be to the sampled background color to be removed. Higher values remove a broader range.

Are files uploaded to a server?

No. All background removal runs locally in your browser.

Input image

Remove background online

Drop or click to upload image

Maximum file size: 15 MB

Output image

Upload an image and click on background color in working area.

Working area

Upload image to activate working area.

Options

Remove background color from image

Use this image color remover to remove white background or delete a selected color from photos. Export transparent PNG or custom color fill.

What is remove background image?

This browser-based image color remover samples a target color and makes similar pixels transparent. It works well for tasks like removing white backgrounds, deleting flat backdrop colors, or replacing removed regions with a solid fill.

Image color remover features

Controls for removing background colors and exporting clean cutouts.

Working area sampling: Click image to pick target background color.
Advanced threshold controls: Tune removal sensitivity and edge behavior.
Round and smooth borders: Optional edge refinement toggles.
Transparent or custom fill: Keep alpha or replace removed area with solid color.
Multiple output formats: Export PNG, JPG, or WEBP with quality control.

How to remove color from picture

Delete a background color from an image in a few steps.

Upload image: Load PNG, JPEG, WEBP, or GIF up to 15 MB.
Pick background color: Click on background in working area.
Adjust options: Use threshold and optional border smoothing controls.
Choose output style: Transparent or custom background, then format and quality.
Download result: Save the processed file locally.

Tips for cleaner cutouts

Use these settings to get better edges.

Start with low threshold: Increase gradually to avoid eating into foreground.
Sample clean background: Click areas with even lighting first.
Use smoothing carefully: Too much smoothing can blur detail edges.
Prefer PNG for transparency: JPG does not preserve transparent pixels.

Great for

Common use cases for fast background removal.

Product mockups: Isolate subject before placing on new backgrounds.
Profile photos: Create clean transparent headshots.
Design assets: Prepare stickers, overlays, and compositing layers.

Why use this tool

Simple local processing with precise controls.

No upload required: Image processing runs directly in your browser.
Interactive preview: See changes immediately while tuning controls.
Flexible output: Keep alpha or fill a background color as needed.

Technical specs

Input, output, and processing details.

Max upload size: 15 MB
Max image edge: 8192 px
Input formats: PNG, JPG/JPEG, WEBP, GIF
Output formats: PNG, JPG/JPEG, WEBP
Processing: Client-side Canvas 2D API

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