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Remove background from a selfie

Messy room, crowded street or bad lighting behind you? Swap it out in seconds from your phone.

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 remove the background from a selfie on my phone?

Open this page in your phone's browser, tap Upload image and pick the selfie. The AI removes the background automatically; then choose a colour, a blurred version of the original or a new photo and download.

How to remove background from a selfie

  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.

Made for phone photos

Selfies are often taken in low light with a wide-angle lens, which makes edges soft and noisy. The model still finds your outline, and you can touch up any missed spots with the Restore brush.

  • Works with iPhone HEIC photos
  • No app to install
  • Portrait-mode style blur in one tap

Selfie ideas

Make a profile picture with a solid colour that matches your feed, create a sticker of yourself, or put yourself in front of a travel photo.

Last updated November 14, 2026

Frequently asked questions

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Do I need to install an app?

No. Everything runs in your browser on Android or iPhone.

Can I blur the background instead of removing it?

Yes. Open Effects and turn on Blur background for a portrait-mode look.

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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