Drop portrait photo here, click or paste
Supports JPG, PNG, WebP · Max 30MB
Your photo is never uploaded. The AI model runs directly in your browser.
Remove Portrait Backgrounds Privately with AI
Our portrait background remover uses advanced AI (MODNet) to detect and separate portrait subjects from their backgrounds. Everything runs locally in your browser — no photo uploads, no accounts, no watermarks.
How to Remove Portrait Background
- Upload a portrait photo by dragging, clicking or pasting.
- Click 'Remove Background' to start AI processing.
- Choose a new background: transparent, solid color, custom color, image or blur.
- Fine-tune edges with feather, smooth or shrink settings.
- Export as PNG (with transparency), JPG or WebP.
Supported Formats
Upload JPG, PNG or WebP portraits up to 30MB. For best results, use clear photos with good lighting where the person is clearly visible.
Hair & Edge Handling
The AI model is trained to handle complex hair details and fine edges. For best results with flyaway hair, use the 'Auto' edge preset. You can also manually refine the mask using the erase/restore brush tools.
Transparent Background Export
Export as PNG to preserve transparency. This is ideal for compositing your portrait onto different backgrounds in other editors, or for use in documents and designs.
Common Use Cases
Passport & ID Photos
Replace backgrounds with plain white or blue for ID documents.
Social Media Profiles
Create clean profile photos with transparent or colored backgrounds.
E-commerce Product Photos
Remove backgrounds from model photos for online stores.
Resume & CV Photos
Add professional-looking headshots to your resume.
Known Limitations
- Complex hair, transparent wedding veils and motion blur may need manual touch-up.
- When the person's clothing color closely matches the background, detection may be inaccurate.
- Multiple people, distant subjects or partially occluded figures may reduce accuracy.
- Processing speed depends on device performance and browser support.
- Results may not meet passport, visa or government document standards.
Your Privacy is Protected
All processing happens locally in your browser. Your photos are never sent to any server. The AI model is downloaded once and cached locally for subsequent use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tool really free?
Yes, completely free with no watermarks, no sign-up required, and no usage limits.
Are my photos uploaded to a server?
No. All processing happens locally in your browser. Your photos never leave your device.
What AI model is used?
We use MODNet, an open-source portrait matting model (Apache-2.0 license) running via ONNX Runtime in your browser.
What browsers are supported?
All modern browsers are supported. Chrome and Edge with WebGPU support offer the fastest processing; other browsers use WASM fallback.
Can I use the result commercially?
Yes. Both the MODNet model and onnxruntime-web are open-source with permissive licenses allowing commercial use.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes, but processing may be slower on mobile devices. We recommend using a desktop browser for best results.
What image formats can I export?
You can export as PNG (with transparency), JPG, or WebP. PNG is recommended for transparent backgrounds.
How do I handle hair edges?
Use the 'Auto' edge preset for automatic hair refinement, or manually refine with the erase/restore brush tools.
Can I remove backgrounds from group photos?
The model works best with single portrait subjects. Group photos may have reduced accuracy.
Is the AI model downloaded every time?
No. The model (~25MB) is downloaded once and cached in your browser. Subsequent uses will load from cache instantly.