Prerequisites
Ensure you have an image in your Library and available credits. The tool supports JPEG, PNG, HEIC, TIFF, WebP, and GIF formats.How it works
The AI identifies subjects and separates them from backgrounds automatically, handling edge detection, hair details, and complex boundaries without manual selection.Visual examples
Steps
1
Open Your Image
Navigate to the image in your Library or board and click to open it in
detail view
2
Access Edit Tools
Click the Remove Background icon in the vertical toolbar, or access via
the Edit section
3
Select Remove Background
Click Remove Background from the tools menu
4
Process the Image
The AI will process your image (typically takes ~15 seconds)
5
Review Results
Preview the transparent result with a checkerboard pattern showing
transparency
6
Save Your Work
Click Save to add the transparent version to your Library as a new PNG
file
The original image remains unchanged. Background removal creates a new version
saved separately.
Results
The tool preserves main subjects, fine details like hair and fabric edges, semi-transparent elements, and complex boundaries. Output creates PNG files with full alpha channel transparency, matching original resolution with lossless compression.Use cases
Common applications span e-commerce, creative design, and professional photography. E-commerce - Create clean catalog images for storefronts, marketing materials, and white background requirements. Design - Isolate subjects for social media graphics, marketing collages, and digital art projects. Portraits - Prepare headshots for team directories, LinkedIn profiles, and virtual backgrounds.Tips
For best results, use high-contrast images with clear subject-background separation, good lighting, and sharp focus. Higher resolution yields better detail preservation. Challenges arise with similar subject-background colors, complex patterns, or transparent objects like glass that require extra processing.Credit usage
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Subscription.
Work with transparent images
After removal, download transparent PNGs for external use, save to boards, or apply additional edits while preserving transparency. Combine with other tools: use Change Background to add new backdrops, Extend to expand area, or Generate Image with transparent references.Troubleshooting
Edge Issues - Ensure sufficient resolution and contrast. Use Erase for manual refinement if needed. Partial Removal - Complex patterns or thin elements may confuse AI. Try source images with clearer definition. Performance - Use images under 10MB with stable internet for faster processing.See also
Change Background
Add new backgrounds to your isolated subjects
Erase
Remove specific elements before background removal
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