How does the AI background remover work?

The AI keeps the subject exactly as it is and replaces everything behind it with one flat color. Your browser then turns that color into transparency and removes the color fringe from the edges, so you get a clean PNG.

Can it handle hair and fur?

Yes. The model keeps individual strands of hair and fur, glasses and see-through edges much better than simple cut-out tools. For the best result use a photo where the subject is in focus.

A PNG with a transparent background, the same shape as your photo. If you pick a background color, you get a JPG with that color instead.

Yes. Every AI image tool here is free to use, with or without an account, and there is no watermark. You get 10 images a day without signing in and 30 a day with a free SandBase account. The allowance resets at midnight UTC.

Are my photos stored?

No. Your photo is sent to the image model for this one request and the result comes straight back to your browser. Nothing is saved to a gallery. A copy of the result is kept in a short-lived cache for 24 hours so that pressing the button twice does not use two runs.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. The tools work in any modern mobile browser. Tap the upload area to pick a photo or take one with the camera, then download the result to your photos.

Free · no sign-up

Free AI background remover

Upload a photo and get the subject on a transparent background in about 20 seconds. Keep hair, fur and fine edges, then put it on white, any color, or leave it clear.

100% free
No sign-up
No watermark
Works on phone

Sample result

Example

BeforeAfter

A dog in a busy park, cut out with every strand of fur.

How to use the AI Background Remover

Three steps, on a computer or a phone.

1. Upload a photoDrop, paste or pick a JPG, PNG, WebP or HEIC photo. On a phone you can take one with the camera.
2. Remove the backgroundPress the button. The AI separates the subject from everything behind it in about 20 seconds.
3. Pick a background and downloadKeep it transparent for a PNG, or choose white, black or any color for a JPG. Switching backgrounds is instant and free.

What people use it for

Product listingsWhite or transparent backgrounds for Amazon, Shopify, eBay and Etsy photos.
Profile picturesA clean portrait on a solid color for LinkedIn, CVs and team pages.
Design and stickersCutouts ready to drop into slides, thumbnails, posters and collages.

More free AI image tools

All free, no sign-up, no watermark.

Need more control? Use the API

This tool runs on the SandBase image API. The API gives you every setting the free tool fixes for you.

Higher quality and sizequality=high, sizes up to 2K, and transparent backgrounds in one call.
Your own promptChange the template below, add reference images, or batch hundreds of images from your code or Agent.
No daily limitPay per image from one SandBase balance, with the same key for 2,000+ models and APIs.

API reference Image models and prices Get an API key

curl https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/images/edits \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -F "model=gpt-image-2.6-flare" \
  -F "[email protected]" \
  -F "quality=high" \
  -F "size=2048x2048" \
  -F 'prompt=Remove the background. Keep the main subject exactly as in the photo: same shape, edges, hair strands, fur, fabric, text…'

The free tool uses this prompt template with your choices filled in, then turns the flat pure green background into transparency in your browser.

Frequently asked questions

How does the AI background remover work?: The AI keeps the subject exactly as it is and replaces everything behind it with one flat color. Your browser then turns that color into transparency and removes the color fringe from the edges, so you get a clean PNG.
Can it handle hair and fur?: Yes. The model keeps individual strands of hair and fur, glasses and see-through edges much better than simple cut-out tools. For the best result use a photo where the subject is in focus.
What file do I get?: A PNG with a transparent background, the same shape as your photo. If you pick a background color, you get a JPG with that color instead.
Is it really free?: Yes. Every AI image tool here is free to use, with or without an account, and there is no watermark. You get 10 images a day without signing in and 30 a day with a free SandBase account. The allowance resets at midnight UTC.
Are my photos stored?: No. Your photo is sent to the image model for this one request and the result comes straight back to your browser. Nothing is saved to a gallery. A copy of the result is kept in a short-lived cache for 24 hours so that pressing the button twice does not use two runs.
Does it work on my phone?: Yes. The tools work in any modern mobile browser. Tap the upload area to pick a photo or take one with the camera, then download the result to your photos.