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Remove background from PNG

Got a PNG with a white or fake checkerboard background? Make it truly transparent.

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 a PNG background transparent?

Upload the PNG; the AI removes the white, coloured or fake checkerboard background. Download it again as PNG and it will have a real alpha channel.

How to remove background from PNG

  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.

The fake transparent PNG problem

Many 'transparent PNG' downloads online actually have a checkerboard painted into the image. Upload one here and the pattern is removed like any other background.

PNG keeps quality

PNG is lossless, so edges stay crisp. For websites, WebP keeps transparency at a smaller file size.

  • Real alpha channel
  • Lossless edges
  • WebP option for web

Last updated November 14, 2026

Frequently asked questions

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Why does my PNG still show a checkerboard in some apps?

That was a fake checkerboard drawn into the image. After processing, the pattern is gone and real transparency remains.

Can I keep the PNG's original size?

Yes, with the HD download.

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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