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Add a background to a photo

Put yourself, your pet or your product in front of any scene, colour or gradient.

or drop images here · paste with Ctrl+V · or

JPG, PNG, WebP or HEIC · up to 25 MB · up to 20 images

No image? Try one of these:

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✓ Quick answer

How do I add a new background to a photo?

Upload the photo; the AI removes the old background. Then click Upload a background photo and choose your scene (or pick a colour/gradient). Resize and position, then download.

How to add a background to a photo

  1. 01

    Upload your image

    Drop a JPG, PNG, WebP or HEIC file into the uploader, paste it with Ctrl+V, or paste an image URL.

  2. 02

    AI removes the background

    Our segmentation model finds the subject and cuts it out with soft, hair-level edges in a few seconds.

  3. 03

    Download or edit

    Download a transparent PNG, or swap in a solid colour, a photo or a blurred background first.

Make it look real

Pick a background with similar lighting direction and brightness to your subject, add a soft shadow for objects that stand on the ground, and blur the background slightly for depth.

  • Match light direction
  • Soft shadow for objects
  • Slight blur for depth

Ideas

Travel photos, product lifestyle shots, YouTube thumbnails, event invitations and fun edits.

Last updated November 14, 2026

Frequently asked questions

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Can I use my own background image?

Yes — upload any JPG, PNG or WebP as the background.

Can I resize the result to Instagram?

Yes, use the Resize presets (1:1, 4:5, 9:16).

Is it free?

Yes. Downloads up to 800×800px are free with no watermark and no sign-up. Full resolution costs one credit; new accounts get 3 free.

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