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Portrait background remover

Keep every strand of hair and swap the background for something better.

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

What's the best way to remove the background from a portrait?

Use an AI remover that refines edges at full resolution. Upload the portrait here, choose the Person subject mode for people-focused photos, and download a transparent PNG or a version with a new background.

How to portrait background remover

  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.

Hair is the hard part

Flyaway hair is partly transparent, so a good cut-out keeps soft partial pixels instead of a hard line. We refine the matte with an edge-aware filter and remove colour spill from the old background.

Finishing touches

Add a subtle shadow, pick a soft gradient, or blur the original background for a shallow depth-of-field look. Resize to 4:5 for Instagram or square for profile pictures.

  • Gradient backdrops
  • Portrait-mode blur
  • 4:5 and 1:1 presets

Last updated November 14, 2026

Frequently asked questions

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Should I use Any object or Person?

Person works well when one person is the clear subject; Any object keeps everything in the foreground, like a chair someone sits on.

Can I print the result?

Yes — use the HD download to keep the original resolution.

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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