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Remove background from icons

Turn icons with white or coloured squares into clean transparent PNGs.

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

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

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✓ Quick answer

How do I make an icon background transparent?

Upload the icon and the AI removes the square background, leaving only the symbol. Download a transparent PNG; for very small icons, upload the largest version you have.

How to remove background from icons

  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.

Small images need care

Icons are often tiny. Upload the biggest version available, or upscale it first with our AI upscaler, then remove the background for sharper edges.

Where you'll use it

Websites, apps, presentations, documentation and favicons.

  • Upscale small icons first
  • PNG keeps transparency
  • Use WebP for websites

Last updated November 14, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Still have questions? Contact us

My icon is only 64px — will it work?

It works, but upscaling it 4× first gives cleaner edges.

Can I get an SVG?

We export PNG, JPG and WebP. For vector, trace the PNG in a vector app.

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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