Change the background behind your subject
Replacing a background means cutting the main subject out of a photo and putting it on something new - a clean colour for a profile or product shot, or a different scene entirely. This tool does both steps for you: an automatic cut-out that follows the edges of the subject, then a composite onto the background you pick. You do not need any editing skills or software.
Two kinds of background
- Solid colour - choose any colour for a clean, even backdrop. White, light grey and blue are the usual choices for profile pictures, CVs and product listings.
- Your own image - upload a photo to use as the background, and the subject is placed on top, scaled to cover it.
How the cut-out works
The background is removed by a machine-learning model that runs on our own server - there is no third-party service, so your photo is not sent anywhere else. "Standard" quality gives the cleanest edges, especially around hair; "Faster" is quicker and lighter. The subject keeps its real edges and is composited at full resolution onto the new background, and the result downloads as a JPG.
Tips for the best result
A clear difference between the subject and the original background gives the cleanest cut-out, so good, even lighting helps. For product shots, shoot against a plain wall first. If you only need the subject on a transparent background (no new background), use the Remove Background tool instead. Uploaded and generated files are deleted from the server automatically.