Remove Background

Remove the background from portraits and selfies.

Your files are processed on your device and are never uploaded.

Remove the background from a photo automatically with AI. The ShrinkBee Background Remover detects the person in your picture and cuts them out cleanly – then lets you keep the background transparent, replace it with a solid colour, or blur the original background.

It works best on portraits, selfies and passport photos, and it is the quickest way to get a white, red or blue background for official photos.

How to Remove the Background

Choose your image: A photo with a person in it gives the best result.
Wait a moment: The AI model runs inside your browser. The first time, it downloads about 10 MB; after that it is much faster.
Pick the new background: Transparent, Solid colour (White, Red, Blue, Light grey or any colour) or Blur original.
Fine-tune: Adjust the edge softness – and the blur amount if you chose a blurred background.
Click Save image and download. Transparent results are saved as PNG.

Popular Uses

Passport and ID photos with a plain white or red background.
Profile pictures for LinkedIn, resumes and social media.
Portrait-mode effect with a soft blurred background.
Cut-outs for posters, thumbnails and collages.

Tips

Use a photo where the person stands out clearly from the background.
Hair edges look most natural with an edge softness of 2–3.
Objects and products without people may not be detected well.

Key Features

Automatic AI cut-out – no manual selection.
Transparent, colour or blurred backgrounds.
Private: The AI runs on your device; your photo is never uploaded.
Free: No sign-up and no watermark.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I remove the background from a photo?

Choose your photo – the AI finds the person and removes the background automatically. Pick Transparent, a solid colour or Blur original, then click Save image.

Why is it slow the first time?

The AI model (about 10 MB) is downloaded once and then runs on your device. After that it is much faster.

Does it work for products and objects?

It is designed for people – portraits, selfies and passport photos. Objects without people may not be detected well.

How do I get a white background for a passport photo?

Choose Solid colour → White, or open White Background Passport Photo.

In which format is a transparent result saved?

As PNG, so the background stays transparent.

Is Remove Background free to use?

Yes. Remove Background is completely free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on how many times you use it.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. Your files are processed directly in your web browser on your own device. Nothing is uploaded or stored, and the file is gone from memory when you close the tab.

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