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Photo Background Remover (Free)

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Background Remover FREE
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Remove Image Backgrounds
Right in Your Browser

Upload a photo and get a clean cut-out in seconds. Perfect for passport photos, ID cards, resume headshots and profile pictures. Nothing is uploaded to any server.

Passport photo Resume headshot Profile picture Transparent PNG 100% free

Drop your photo here

or click to browse – JPG, PNG or WEBP

Max 12 MB – works fully offline in your browser

Preview

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Your image preview will appear here

1 Detection Mode

Auto scans the photo edges to find the background. Best for solid or smooth backgrounds.

2 Fine Tune

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Raise Strength to remove more. Soft Edge smooths the cut-out border.

3 New Background

pick any color

4 Output Size

Keeps the original resolution.

5 Download

Stays on your device

Every step runs inside your browser with the HTML canvas. Your photo is never sent to a server, so it stays completely private.

Smart edge detection

The auto mode reads the whole border of your image to find the true background color, even when hair or shoulders reach the corners.

Passport ready sizes

Export at 35x45mm, 51x51mm or 2×2 inch at 300 DPI for passport, visa and ID applications, or keep the original size.

How to use it

1
Upload

Drop in or choose a photo with a fairly plain background for the cleanest result.

2
Remove

Click Remove Background. Use Pick Color mode if the auto result needs help.

3
Style

Choose a new background color or keep it transparent, and set the output size.

4
Download

Save as a transparent PNG or a JPG with your chosen background color.

About This Free Background Remover

This free background remover erases the background from any photo in seconds, right in your browser. It’s ideal for passport and ID photos, resume and LinkedIn pictures, and marriage biodata photos – download a transparent PNG or swap in a clean white background. Your photo never leaves your device.

How to Remove a Background from a Photo

  1. Upload your photo (JPG, PNG or WEBP, up to 10 MB). A plain or near-plain background works best.
  2. Click Remove Background.
  3. Adjust the sensitivity slider (30–60 for solid backgrounds, higher for complex ones) and smooth the edges if needed.
  4. Choose a new background — transparent, white, or a custom colour.
  5. Pick an output size (original, or a passport size like 35×45 mm or 2×2 inch).
  6. Download as a transparent PNG or a JPG with the new background.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this background remover free?

Yes, it’s free with no watermark and no account needed.

Are my photos uploaded to a server?

No. All processing happens in your browser, so your photo never leaves your device.

What kind of photos work best?

Photos with a plain or near-plain background give the cleanest result.

Can I get a white background for a passport photo?

Yes. Remove the background, set it to white, and export at a passport size like 35×45 mm.

Can I use this for my resume or LinkedIn photo?

Yes, it works well for resume, LinkedIn, ID and biodata photos. Download a transparent PNG or a JPG with your chosen background.

Next, size it correctly with our Passport Photo Maker, or add it to your resume with the free CV Maker.