Background Remover

Remove solid-color backgrounds from images using color-tolerance matching. Works best on images with a clear, uniform background.

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Drop image or click

Auto-detect background color

Tolerance: 30

PreciseAggressive

Edge Feather: 2px

Best results: logos, product photos, or any image with a solid, uniform background. For complex scenes (hair, fur, transparent objects), use a dedicated AI tool.

About this tool

Remove solid-colour backgrounds from images instantly - no uploads, no account, no AI cloud service. The tool uses colour-tolerance matching and edge feathering right in your browser. It works best on product photos, logos, and images with a clear, uniform background, delivering a transparent PNG you can download in seconds.

How to Remove a Background from an Image

1Click the upload area or drag and drop your image onto the tool.
2Leave 'Auto-detect background colour' enabled, or turn it off and pick your background colour manually.
3Adjust the Tolerance slider (higher = removes more colour variation) and Edge Feather for smoother edges.
4Click 'Remove Background' and preview the result on the checkerboard canvas.
5Click 'Download PNG (transparent)' to save your cutout image.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this background remover completely free?+

Yes. It runs entirely in your browser using the Canvas API - no image is ever sent to a server and there is no sign-up required.

What image formats can I upload?+

Any format your browser supports: PNG, JPEG, WebP, BMP, GIF. The output is always a transparent PNG.

Why is the removal cutting into my subject?+

Lower the Tolerance slider to be less aggressive, or disable Auto-detect and manually pick the exact background colour using the colour picker.

Does it work on photos with complex backgrounds?+

This tool is designed for solid or near-solid backgrounds. For hair, fur, or complex scenes an AI-powered tool like Remove.bg will produce better results.

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