Pro API for bulk removal
Remove backgrounds from thousands of product photos programmatically — built for stores and marketplaces.
See the pro API →Remove image backgrounds free — no signup, no watermark.
Your photo never leaves this browser. An open-source AI model runs on your own device, cuts out the subject, and lets you touch up the edges. No account. No upload. No catch.
Remove a background nowJPG, PNG, WebP · downloads as transparent PNG · works on phones
Drag & drop your image here
or click to choose a file
Stays on your device. Never uploaded.
Loading AI model…
First run downloads the model once (~45 MB), then it’s cached in your browser.
Tip: paint over the cutout to erase leftover background or restore removed parts.
How it works
- 1. Drop in a photo. JPG, PNG, or WebP. It stays on your device — nothing is uploaded, ever.
- 2. One click removes the background. An open-source AI model (running locally in your browser) separates the subject in seconds.
- 3. Touch up & download. Use the erase/restore brushes to perfect edges, then download a transparent PNG. No watermark, no signup.
Why use this instead of the big sites?
- Private by architecture. remove.bg, Adobe, and Canva all upload your photo to their servers. Here the AI runs on your hardware — sensitive photos (IDs, kids, products before launch) never leave your hands.
- Touch-up brushes included. Automatic cutouts struggle with hair, glass, and fur. The erase/restore brushes fix exactly those edges — something remove.bg's free tool never offered.
- Free without the funnel. No account, no “2 free downloads a day,” no watermark held hostage behind a subscription. Your device does the work, so there’s nothing to meter.
Timing note: remove.bg’s standalone site shuts down December 1, 2026 (moving into Canva). If you’re looking for a replacement, you just found one.
Need more than a free cutout?
This tool handles everyday background removal. If you process product photos in bulk, need API access, or want advanced editing, these pro tools are worth a look:
Full photo editor + templates
Background removal plus design templates, mockups, and one-click product shots for your shop or socials.
Compare plans →Affiliate disclosure: links in the “upgrade options” section above may earn us a commission if you make a purchase — at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the free tool free. We only list tools we’d genuinely recommend, and the free remover above is fully usable without clicking anything.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best free remove.bg alternative?
With remove.bg’s standalone site shutting down on December 1, 2026, this tool is a free alternative: an open-source AI model runs entirely in your browser — no signup, no watermark, and your image is never uploaded to any server.
How can I remove a background without uploading my photo?
Use a browser-local remover like this one. The page downloads an AI model to your device once, then every cutout happens on your own phone or computer. After the model loads, you can even disconnect from the internet and it keeps working.
Is there really no signup, watermark, or usage limit?
Correct — no account, no watermark, no daily cap, because there’s no server to pay for. Very large photos are downscaled for speed, and the first run downloads the AI model (about 45 MB, one time, then cached).
remove.bg is shutting down — what should I use instead?
remove.bg’s free standalone site closes December 1, 2026 and its removal moves inside Canva (account required). This page is a free, no-signup replacement with the addition of erase/restore touch-up brushes for fixing edges.
Can I fix rough edges after the automatic cutout?
Yes. After removing the background, use the Erase brush to clean up leftover background around hair or glass, and the Restore brush to bring back anything the AI removed by mistake. Brush size is adjustable.
What formats are supported?
You can upload JPG, PNG, or WebP. The cutout always downloads as a transparent PNG, which works everywhere transparency is supported.