It only takes a few clicks now
Removing a background used to require dedicated editing software, but AI has made it possible to do simply and quickly with online tools or basic features already built into your phone.
Save it as the right file format
If you need the transparent background to stay transparent, save the result as a PNG file. Saving as JPG will fill in the transparent areas with white or another solid color, so check the format before you export.
Frequently Asked Questions
What file format should I save a background-removed image as?
Save it as PNG to keep the transparent background β saving as JPG fills in the transparent areas with white or another color.
The automatic removal looks unnatural in places.
When the background and subject are similar in color, or the edges are complex, AI can struggle to tell them apart precisely β a tool with manual touch-up options is worth trying in that case.