How to remove the background from a photo for free

Remove the background in 5 steps

1. Open the background remover and choose a photo (JPEG, PNG, WebP or another format your browser reads).
2. Wait a few seconds. The AI model removes the background for you. The first time, the model file is downloaded once.
3. If a hair or a shadow needs help, tidy the edge with the Erase and Restore brushes.
4. Keep the background transparent, or put a colour, a green screen or a picture of your own behind the cutout.
5. Download the result as PNG (it keeps the transparent background), JPG or WebP.

What you get with the Oxyde background remover

Online background removers such as remove.bg process your photo on a server. Oxyde runs the model on your own device, so the photo never leaves it. Check each service's current limits and prices before you choose.

When it works best

A photo where the subject stands out from the background gives the cleanest edge. For fine details such as hair, use the brushes to correct what the AI missed.

Supported formats

• Open: JPEG, PNG, WebP and other formats your browser reads
• Download: PNG, JPG, WebP

Frequently asked questions

How do I remove the background from a photo?

Open the Oxyde background remover, choose your picture and wait a few seconds. The background is removed for you. Download the PNG.

Is it really free?

Yes. It is free to use, has no daily limit and does not ask you to sign up.

Is the photo uploaded?

No. The AI model runs in your browser. Only the model file is downloaded the first time.

Does it work on a phone?

Yes. The buttons are large, you can pinch to zoom, drag to move and paint with your finger.

Can I put a new background behind the picture?

Yes. Keep it transparent, or add a green screen, any colour or a picture of your own.