How to remove the background from a photo
- Drop or paste a photo above. The first time, the AI model downloads to your browser once.
- Wait a few seconds while the AI cuts out the person or object — the preview shows the result on a checkerboard.
- Keep it transparent or pick a white, black, blue or red background, then click Download PNG.
What people use it for
- Product photos for online shops and marketplaces with a clean white background
- ID and passport photos that need a plain white, blue or red background
- Profile pictures, stickers, thumbnails and presentation slides
- Design work — drop the transparent PNG straight into Canva, Figma or PowerPoint
The AI runs on your own device, so even private photos are safe to use. HD mode uses BiRefNet (MIT license) and Fast mode uses MODNet (Apache 2.0) — both open-source models.
Frequently asked questions
Is my photo uploaded to a server?
No. Unlike most background removers, ToolSmith downloads the AI model to your browser and runs it on your device. Your photo never leaves it — and once the model is saved, the tool even works offline.
Why does the first use take longer?
The AI model has to download once: about 7 MB in Fast mode and about 110 MB in HD mode. It is then stored in your browser, so next time it starts in seconds, even without an internet connection.
Which mode should I choose?
HD gives the cleanest edges on people, hair, products, pets and objects. It needs a browser with GPU support — current Chrome, Edge, Safari 26 or Firefox on Windows. Fast is made for people and portraits and works in every browser, including older phones.
Can I make a passport or ID photo background?
Yes. After the background is removed, choose White, Blue (ID photo) or Red (ID photo), or any custom color, and download the result. Check the exact size and color your authority requires.
Is there a watermark or size limit?
No watermark and no sign-up. Photos are processed at full resolution up to 4096 pixels on the long side; larger photos are scaled down to keep memory use reasonable.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. It works in any modern browser on Windows, macOS, Linux, iPhone, iPad and Android — there is no app to install.