Background Remover
AI background removal that runs entirely offline.
Remove image backgrounds with a small AI segmentation model that runs entirely in your browser. The model downloads once (around 4 MB), then works offline for every photo after that — no uploads, no API keys, no usage limits.
How to use the Background Remover
- 1
Drop a photo with a clear subject
The model works best on photos with a single clear subject — people, products, pets — separated from the background by lighting or contrast.
- 2
Wait for the first-time model download
On your first use, the browser downloads a ~4 MB AI model. This happens once and gets cached, so future removals start instantly. The progress bar shows how far along the load is.
- 3
Let the model run
Processing typically takes 2–6 seconds per photo on a modern laptop, longer on phones. The page stays responsive because the model runs in a Web Worker.
- 4
Download a transparent PNG
The result is a PNG with a transparent background, ready to drop onto another image or paste into a presentation.
Features
- AI segmentation that runs locally with WebAssembly
- No upload, no API key, no per-image cost
- Transparent PNG output ready for compositing
- Works offline after the first model download
- Web Worker keeps the UI responsive during processing
- Free for personal and commercial use
Common use cases
- Cut out a product for an e-commerce listing
- Remove the background of a portrait for a profile picture
- Isolate a subject before pasting it onto a different scene
- Prepare logos or illustrations for use on any background color
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is the AI background remover?
Quality is comparable to mainstream paid services on photos with a clearly separated subject. Complex hair, glass, and motion blur are still the hardest cases for any model — including server-side ones — and may need touch-up afterwards.
Why does the model take a few seconds to load?
The model is roughly 4 MB and runs on WebAssembly. Once cached, subsequent loads are instant. If your network is slow, the first load may take a minute or two; after that, removals are local.
Can I use the output commercially?
Yes. Whatever rights you have to your input image, you keep in the output. We do not claim any rights to anything you process here.