Remove background from photo, free
The AI runs in your browser. Your images never leave your computer.
⚠️ First time: when you process the first image, we download an AI model (~30 MB) that gets cached in your browser. Next images are instant.
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100% private
The AI runs entirely inside your browser. Your photos never go to any server.
Free AI
No per-image charges, no credits, no signup. Use as much as you want.
Works offline
After the first use, the model stays cached. Works even without internet.
How to remove a background online
- Drag your JPG, PNG or WEBP photo into the field above
- Wait a few seconds (first time downloads the AI model)
- The result appears with a transparent background
- Download the PNG or compress it on our compression tool
When it works best
- Portraits — person standing against a simple background
- Product photos — for online stores, marketplaces
- Logos and icons in photos — extract from screenshots
- Animals and objects with defined edges
Limitations
- Loose hair and fine details — small artifacts may appear at edges
- Glass, smoke, transparencies — the AI struggles
- Backgrounds very similar to the subject — may get confused
- Old phones — may be slow or freeze (needs at least 2 GB of free RAM)
Why run it in the browser?
Most background-removal services (like remove.bg) upload your photo to their servers, process it there, and charge per image after a free quota. TinyFoto works differently: the AI model runs entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly + ONNX technology.
Benefits:
- Total privacy — your photos never leave your device
- Free forever — no quota, no credits, no charges
- Works offline — after the initial load
- Zero tracking — we don't even know you processed an image
Practical uses for background removal
- Product photos for online stores: marketplaces like Amazon, Etsy and eBay recommend or require a white background. A transparent PNG lets you place any background color in the platform's editor.
- Professional headshot for LinkedIn or resume: a portrait with a white or neutral background looks more professional than a casual photo with a cluttered background.
- Stickers for WhatsApp or Telegram: cut out a person or object and save as transparent PNG.
- PowerPoint or Google Slides: insert a figure without the white rectangle around it, over any slide background.
- Video thumbnail: place the main subject over a custom background to make the thumbnail stand out.
Tips for the best results
- Good lighting: well-lit photos have sharper contrast between subject and background. Dark or heavily shadowed photos confuse the AI.
- Contrasting background: a person in dark clothing against a light wall — or vice versa — gives much cleaner edges than similar colors.
- Avoid patterned backgrounds: checkers, stripes, dense foliage or complex textures close to the subject are harder to separate.
- Minimum resolution: photos smaller than 300×300 pixels tend to produce jagged edges. Use the highest-resolution version available.
Frequently asked questions
What format is the result saved in?
Always PNG with a transparent background (alpha channel). PNG is the only widely supported format that preserves transparency — JPG cannot have a transparent background. If you need a smaller file, you can compress the resulting PNG on TinyFoto's compression tool or convert it to WEBP.
Does it work with animals and objects, not just people?
Yes. The model works well with animals, products, cars, furniture and any object with a reasonably defined outline. Best results are still with human portraits, as the model was trained with emphasis on that type of image.
Why does the first image take longer to process?
The first time, the browser downloads the AI model (~30 MB) and initializes the runtime environment. This download happens only once and stays cached in your browser. From the second image in the same session — and on future visits — processing is nearly instant.
Can I remove the background from multiple photos at once?
Currently the tool processes one image at a time. To process multiple photos, click "Another image" after each result and repeat the process.