Free Background Remover for Portraits
Remove the background from a photo of a person and download a transparent PNG.
Drag and drop a photo here
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Processed in your browser. Your photo never leaves your device.
Best for photos with a person · Supports JPG, PNG, and WebP · Maximum 15 MBYour photo without a background
Preview the result before you download.
How to remove a background
- Choose a JPG, PNG, or WebP photo that includes a person.
- Wait while the tool analyzes the photo — this can take a few seconds, especially the first time.
- Preview the result and download a transparent PNG.
Why use this private background remover?
The photo is analyzed entirely in your browser using an on-device segmentation model, so it is never uploaded anywhere. The first use downloads a small model file; after that, the model stays cached for faster results.
Best results
This tool is built for photos of people — portraits, selfies, and similar shots. It is not intended as a general product or object background remover, and results on photos without a clear person may be inconsistent.
How to get a cleaner cutout
Use a well-lit portrait where the person contrasts with the background. Busy scenes, motion blur, loose hair, transparent objects, and similar foreground and background colors can produce rough edges. Review the PNG before using it professionally.
Practical guides for this task
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Common use cases
- Cut a person out of a photo for a transparent PNG
- Prepare a profile photo with a clean background
- Isolate a portrait for a presentation or design
Frequently asked questions
Is my photo uploaded?
No. The photo is analyzed and the background is removed entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to Inqita.
What kinds of photos work best?
Photos of a person — portraits, selfies, and similar shots — work best. This tool is not built for removing backgrounds from general product or object photos.
Why does the first photo take longer?
The first photo on a page load requires downloading a small on-device model. After that, results are faster because the model is already loaded.
What file format do I get?
The tool exports PNG because it preserves the transparent cutout reliably and is widely supported by editors, presentation software, and websites.
Are there size limits?
Photos up to 15 MB and 2500×2500 pixels are supported, which covers typical portrait and selfie photos.