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AI Background Remover

Remove the background from any photo in seconds, right in your browser. Get a transparent PNG, a white passport background, a blurred background or a new colour. Free, no sign-up, and your photos are never uploaded.

تصویر کا بیک گراؤنڈ ہٹائیں: ایک کلک میں ٹرانسپیرنٹ PNG، پاسپورٹ کا سفید بیک گراؤنڈ یا نیا رنگ۔ مفت، سائن اپ کے بغیر، اور آپ کی تصویر آپ کے فون یا کمپیوٹر سے باہر نہیں جاتی۔

Drop photos here, or tap to choose

JPG, PNG, WebP and more · up to 30 photos at once · or paste with Ctrl+V

AI quality
  • PrivateRuns on your device. Photos are never uploaded.
  • Unlimited and freeNo credits, no watermark, no sign-up.
  • Full qualityKeeps your photo’s resolution, up to 4K.

Your photos stay in your browser. FileXL never sees them, and nothing is saved.

How do I remove the background from a photo for free?

Open this page, drop your photo on the box (or tap Choose photos), and wait a few seconds. The AI finds the person or object and erases the background right in your browser. Then save it as a transparent PNG, or pick a white, coloured, gradient or blurred background first. It is free, has no watermark or sign-up, and your photo is never uploaded.

At a glance

FileXL AI Background Remover: key facts

Price
Free. No sign-up, no credits, no watermark
Speed
About 2 to 4 seconds per photo in Fast mode on a computer. Best mode is slower and sharper
Privacy
Your photos are processed inside your browser and are never uploaded to FileXL or any server
AI models
Fast (U²-Net, 4.6 MB), Best (ISNet, 46 MB) and HD enhance (Real-ESRGAN, 4.9 MB). Each is downloaded once and kept in your browser
Backgrounds
Transparent, solid colour, ID and passport colours, gradients, 8 ready-made scenes (studio, sunset, sky, city lights, office, garden), blurred original, or your own photo
HD and Ultra HD
Small photos are enhanced 4 times larger with AI. Save at HD 1280, Full HD 1920, 2K, 4K Ultra HD or 8K
Output
PNG (transparent), JPG, WebP. HD, Full HD, 2K, 4K Ultra HD or 8K, or a size limit in KB for upload forms
Extras
Passport, visa and ID sizes, product shadow, sticker outline, erase and restore brush, before and after, batch with ZIP
Input
JPG, PNG, WebP and other pictures your browser can open. Up to 30 photos at once
Works on
Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook, Android and iPhone (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari)
Last updated
November 2026
How it works

How to remove a background in 4 steps

You do not need to install anything or make an account. The four steps below follow the tool above.

  1. Add your photo

    Drop one or more photos on the box, tap Choose photos, take a picture with your camera, or paste with Ctrl+V. JPG, PNG and WebP all work.

  2. Let the AI cut it out

    The AI finds the person, product or animal and erases the background in a few seconds. Use Fast for speed, or Best for hair and fine edges.

  3. Pick a background and fine-tune

    Keep it transparent, or choose white, a colour, a gradient, a blur or your own photo. Use the one-click presets for a passport photo, a product photo or a sticker, and touch up with the brush.

  4. Download

    Save as PNG, JPG or WebP, copy the picture, or download many photos at once in a ZIP file.

Premium options, free

Everything you get in the background remover

Transparent PNG

Clean cut-out with a transparent background, ready for logos, designs, presentations, Canva, Photoshop and websites.

Passport and ID backgrounds

White, light grey or blue backgrounds, with exact passport, visa and ID sizes such as 35 × 45 mm and 2 × 2 in.

Colours, gradients and photos

Choose from ready colours, gradients, any colour you like, or put your subject on your own background photo.

Blur the background

Keep your own place but blur it, like portrait mode, with a slider for how strong the blur is.

Product shadows

Add a soft floor shadow or a drop shadow so a product looks natural on a white marketplace background.

Sticker outline

Add a white outline and a soft shadow. One click gives you a 512 × 512 WebP sticker for WhatsApp.

Edge control

Smooth, grow, shrink or soften the edge, keep fine hair, and remove the colour fringe that the old background leaves.

Erase and restore brush

Fix a missed spot with a soft brush. Every stroke can be undone and redone, and it works at full resolution.

Before and after

Drag the slider over your picture to compare the original with the result, with the same position and size.

Batch and ZIP

Add up to 30 photos, check each one, and download all of them in one ZIP file.

Size limit for forms

Type a maximum size in KB and the tool finds the best quality that fits. Good for job, exam and government forms.

HD, Full HD, 4K and 8K output

The cut-out keeps your photo’s resolution, and you can save it larger: HD 1280, Full HD 1920, 2K, 4K Ultra HD (3840 px) or 8K on a computer.

Enhance to HD with AI

Have a small or blurry photo, such as 128 × 128 px? The built-in AI upscaler makes it 4 times larger and sharper, free, on your own device.

Change the background in one tap

A row of colours, gradients and ready-made scenes sits right under your picture: studio, spotlight, sunset, blue sky, city lights, office and garden.

Use it for

What people use a background remover for

Passport, visa and CNIC photos

Replace a messy wall with a plain white or light background, and crop to the exact size. Always check the official rules of the office that asked for it.

Product photos for online shops

White-background pictures for Amazon, eBay, Etsy, Shopify, Daraz, OLX and Instagram shops, with a soft shadow.

Profile pictures

A round picture for WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram or your CV, on a clean colour or gradient.

WhatsApp and Telegram stickers

Turn any photo of a friend, a pet or a funny moment into a sticker with an outline.

YouTube thumbnails

Cut yourself out and place yourself on a bold gradient with an outline, at 1280 × 720.

Designs, posters and presentations

Get a transparent PNG to drop into Canva, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Google Slides or Figma.

Wedding and event photos

Place a person on a clean or festive background for a card, invitation or banner.

Photographers and creators

Quickly cut out many photos in a batch and download them together.

Sizes

Passport, ID, visa and social media sizes

Pick a size in the Size tab or press a one-click preset. Sizes are given at 300 dpi. Rules change, so always check the official website of the passport, visa or exam office that asked for the photo.

Photo sizes in millimetres and pixels, and what they are commonly used for
PresetSize in mm or inchesPixels (300 dpi)Commonly used for
Passport 35 × 45 mm 35 × 45 mm 413 × 531 Passports and visas in many countries, including Pakistan, the UK, Schengen countries and Australia
Passport 2 × 2 in 51 × 51 mm 600 × 600 United States and India passports and visas
Canada 50 × 70 mm 50 × 70 mm 591 × 827 Canadian passport photos
China visa 33 × 48 mm 33 × 48 mm 390 × 567 China visa applications
Visa 40 × 60 mm 40 × 60 mm 472 × 709 Some Gulf and other visa applications
ID card 30 × 35 mm 30 × 35 mm 354 × 413 ID cards, exam and job forms
WhatsApp sticker 512 × 512 px 512 × 512 WhatsApp and Telegram stickers (WebP)
YouTube thumbnail 1280 × 720 px 1280 × 720 YouTube video thumbnails
Instagram post 1080 × 1350 px 1080 × 1350 Portrait posts on Instagram and Facebook
Story or Reel 1080 × 1920 px 1080 × 1920 Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp status stories
Fast or Best

Fast and Best AI quality: which one should I use?

Comparison of the Fast and the Best AI mode
FastBest
AI model U²-Net (small) ISNet (general use)
Download 4.6 MB 46 MB, once; then it is kept in your browser
Speed on a computer About 2 to 4 seconds About 10 to 40 seconds
Edges and hair Good for most photos Sharper, better for hair, fur and thin parts
Best for People, products, quick work, phones, batches Portraits, pets, complicated edges, final pictures
Memory Low Higher; falls back to Fast if the device runs out of memory
File types

PNG, JPG or WebP: which format should I save?

Comparison of PNG, JPG and WebP for pictures with a removed background
FormatTransparencyFile sizeUse it for
PNG Yes Largest Logos, designs, Canva, Photoshop, the best quality
WebP Yes Small Stickers, websites, apps; modern browsers and WhatsApp
JPG No (white is used) Small Passport photos, forms with a KB limit, photos with a coloured background
Tips

Tips for a clean cut-out

Use good light

A well-lit photo with a subject that stands out from the background gives the cleanest edges.

Keep the subject clear

The AI looks for the main subject. Photos with one clear person or object work best.

Start with Fast, then try Best

If hair or fur looks rough, press “Try Best quality”. It is slower, but it is much sharper.

Fix small spots with the brush

Use Erase for leftover background and Restore for a part that was cut by mistake. Zoom in for fine work.

Use the Edges tab

Shrink the edge a little to remove a thin outline of the old background, or tick “Keep fine hair detail”.

Choose the right format

Use PNG or WebP to keep transparency. Use JPG for forms and passport photos, and type a KB limit if one is asked.

Guides

Step-by-step guides

How to make a passport photo with a white background
  1. Take a front-facing photo in daylight with your face clearly visible, with no shadows on your face.
  2. Add the photo to the tool and wait for the cut-out.
  3. Press the “Passport / ID photo” preset. It sets a white background, the 35 × 45 mm size and JPG.
  4. In the Size tab, choose your country’s size, for example 2 × 2 in, and use Zoom and the Move tool to place your head.
  5. In the Save tab, type a maximum size in KB if your form asks for one, then press Download.
  6. Check the official rules of the passport or visa office, because the size, background and head position can differ.
How to make a transparent PNG
  1. Add your photo and wait for the AI to remove the background.
  2. In the Background tab, keep “Transparent”. The checkerboard shows the transparent area.
  3. In the Save tab, choose PNG (or WebP).
  4. Press Download. Open the file in Canva, Photoshop, PowerPoint or any design tool.
How to make a product photo for Amazon, Daraz or Etsy
  1. Take the product photo on a table or the floor in even light.
  2. Add it and press the “Product photo” preset.
  3. The preset uses a white background, a square shape, space around the product and a soft floor shadow.
  4. Use the Effects tab to make the shadow lighter or stronger, and the Size tab to change the space around the product.
  5. Download as JPG for marketplaces, or PNG if you need to place it on another design.
How to make a WhatsApp sticker from a photo
  1. Add a photo of a person, pet or object.
  2. Press the “WhatsApp sticker” preset. It sets a 512 × 512 transparent WebP with a white outline.
  3. Change the outline width or colour in the Effects tab, if you like.
  4. Download the WebP file and add it with a sticker maker app on your phone.
How to blur the background of a photo
  1. Add your photo.
  2. In the Background tab, press “Blur”.
  3. Move the Blur slider until it looks right.
  4. Download as JPG or PNG. Your subject stays sharp and the background is soft.
How to remove the background of many photos at once
  1. Choose or drop several photos together (up to 30).
  2. Wait while the AI works through them one by one. You can click a small picture to check or edit it.
  3. Choose a background and the other settings once. They are applied to every photo.
  4. Press “Download all (ZIP)”.
How to keep a photo under 50 KB or 100 KB
  1. Open the Save tab and choose JPG or WebP.
  2. In “Max file size (KB)”, type 50 or 100 (or the number your form shows).
  3. Press Download. The tool finds the best quality that fits, and makes the picture smaller only if it has to.
Compare

FileXL compared with typical online background removers

This is a general comparison, so details differ from site to site.

FileXL AI Background Remover compared with typical cloud background removers
FileXL AI Background RemoverTypical online background removers
Your photo Stays on your device Uploaded to a company’s server
Sign-up Never needed Often needed for downloads
Watermark and credits None, no limit Often a limit, a watermark or paid credits for full size
Batch Up to 30 photos and a ZIP Often paid
Size limit for forms Built in (type the KB) Usually missing
Very hard photos Good; use Best and the brush for fine detail Large cloud models can be a little better on the hardest cases
Needs internet Only to open the page and load the AI once Always
Privacy

Private by design: your photos stay on your device

This tool runs on your own device. The AI model is downloaded from this site once and kept in your browser. Your photos are opened, cut out and saved by your browser alone. They are not uploaded to FileXL or to any other server, and nothing is stored after you close the page.

This is why there are no credits, no waiting in a queue and no account. It also means you can use it for personal photos, ID photos and documents without sending them anywhere. The first time you use the Best model, your browser downloads about 46 MB. After that it is quick to start.

Good to know

What the AI does well, and when to check the result

The AI is very good with people, pets, products and objects with a clear shape. It can make mistakes with very thin or see-through things (glass, smoke, a net), with a subject that has the same colour as the background, and with pictures that have several people or objects close together.

If a result is not right, try the Best model, use the Erase and Restore brushes, or change the Edges settings. Results are made by a computer model, so please check every picture before you use it for an official purpose such as a passport or visa.

Very large photos are made smaller to fit your device’s memory: up to 3840 pixels on a computer and 2048 pixels on a phone.

FAQ

AI background remover questions, answered

How do I remove the background from a picture?

Drop your picture on the tool above, wait a few seconds, and the AI removes the background. Then press Download to save a transparent PNG, or choose a white, coloured, blurred or photo background first.

Is this AI background remover really free?

Yes. It is free with no sign-up, no credits, no watermark and no daily limit. It runs on your own device, so it costs us nothing to give you unlimited use.

Are my photos uploaded to a server?

No. The AI runs inside your browser, so your photos never leave your phone or computer. FileXL does not see, store or send them. You can use it for ID photos and personal pictures with confidence.

How can a free tool work without uploading?

A small AI model is downloaded to your browser the first time you use the tool, and your browser runs it with WebAssembly. It is the same kind of technology used by apps, but it runs in a web page.

How do I make a transparent PNG from a photo?

Add the photo, keep the background on “Transparent”, choose PNG in the Save tab and press Download. The checkerboard you see means that area is transparent.

How do I make a white background for a passport photo?

Add your photo and press the “Passport / ID photo” preset. It uses a white background, the 35 × 45 mm size and JPG. You can pick another size in the Size tab. Check the rules of the office that asked for the photo, because they can differ.

What size should a passport photo be?

It depends on the country. Many use 35 × 45 mm (413 × 531 pixels at 300 dpi), the United States and India use 2 × 2 inches (600 × 600 pixels), and Canada uses 50 × 70 mm. Always check the official website for the size, background and head position.

Can I change the background colour of a photo?

Yes. Open the Background tab, press Colour, and pick a ready colour or any colour you like. You can also use a gradient, a blurred version of your own background, or another photo.

Can I blur the background instead of removing it?

Yes. Open the Background tab and press Blur. Your subject stays sharp and the background is softened. Use the slider to change how strong the blur is.

What is the difference between Fast and Best?

Fast is small (4.6 MB) and takes a few seconds. Best is a larger model (46 MB) that is slower, but gives sharper edges, especially around hair and fur. Best is downloaded once and kept in your browser. Start with Fast, and press “Try Best quality” if you want better edges.

How long does it take?

Fast usually takes 2 to 4 seconds on a computer. Best usually takes 10 to 40 seconds, depending on your device. Phones are slower. The first time you use Best, your browser also needs to download the model once.

Why is the first photo slower?

The first time, your browser downloads and starts the AI model. After that it is kept in your browser, so the next photos are faster. Photos in a batch use the same model.

Is there a watermark on the pictures?

No. Your pictures are saved without any watermark, at the full size of your photo, or larger if you choose HD, 4K or 8K.

What is the maximum size of the picture?

The cut-out keeps your photo’s size, up to 3840 pixels on the longest side on a computer and 2048 on a phone, to protect the memory. In the Save tab you can choose Output size: HD 1280, Full HD 1920, 2K 2560, 4K Ultra HD 3840, or 8K 7680 on a computer, or a smaller size for faster sharing.

How do I get an HD or Ultra HD result from a small, low-quality photo?

Photos that are 400 pixels or smaller are enhanced automatically with AI. For others up to 720 pixels, press “Enhance to HD” under the picture. The AI makes the photo 4 times larger and sharper. Then open the Save tab, choose Output size (Full HD, 4K or 8K) and download. A tiny photo cannot hold real detail it never had, so the best results come from a photo that is at least a few hundred pixels wide.

What does Enhance to HD do, and is it free?

It uses a small AI upscaler (Real-ESRGAN, 4.9 MB) that runs in your browser. It makes small or blurry photos larger and cleans up soft edges. It is free, has no limit, and your photo is never uploaded. You can turn the automatic enhance off in the Save tab, or press “Use original” to go back.

Why is my result only 128 × 128 pixels?

The tool saves at the size of the photo you add. If the photo itself is 128 × 128 pixels, the result is the same size unless you enhance it. Press “Enhance to HD” (or keep the automatic enhance on), then pick a bigger Output size in the Save tab.

How do I change the background of a photo?

After the AI removes the old background, use the “Change background” row under the picture: pick transparent, a colour, a gradient, a scene such as a studio, sunset or blue sky, blur your own background, or choose your own photo. Press “More” for every option.

Can I remove the background of many photos at once?

Yes. Choose up to 30 photos together (12 on a phone). They are processed one after another, you can check each one, and you can download all of them in one ZIP file.

Can I fix mistakes the AI made?

Yes. Pick the Erase brush to remove leftover background, or the Restore brush to bring back a part that was cut by mistake. Zoom in for fine work. Every stroke can be undone and redone.

Why are small specks or traces left in the background?

The AI sometimes keeps a small piece of the old background, such as a spot, a faint haze or a loose bit next to the subject. The Edges tab has a “Remove specks” slider, which is on by default, and it deletes small pieces that are far from the main subject. Raise it to remove more, or set it to 0 to keep everything. For a spot that touches the subject, use the Erase brush or try the Best model.

Can I keep fine hair and fur?

Try the Best model, and then tick “Keep fine hair detail” in the Edges tab. Thin, see-through hair is the hardest case for any background remover, so a little touch-up with the brush can help.

How do I remove the white background from an image?

Add the image. The AI removes any background, including a white one, and leaves the main subject. Keep “Transparent” and save as PNG. For a simple logo on white, check the edges and use the Edges tab if needed.

Can I use it for product photos?

Yes. Press the “Product photo” preset for a white square background with a soft floor shadow, which suits marketplaces like Amazon, Etsy, eBay, Shopify and Daraz. Check each marketplace’s own rules for image size and background.

Can I make a WhatsApp sticker?

Yes. Press the “WhatsApp sticker” preset. It makes a 512 × 512 transparent WebP picture with a white outline. Then add it with a sticker maker app on your phone.

Can I make a YouTube thumbnail?

Yes. Press the “YouTube thumbnail” preset. It puts your cut-out on a bold gradient at 1280 × 720 with an outline and a shadow. You can change the colours in the Background tab.

How do I make my photo smaller than 100 KB?

Open the Save tab, choose JPG or WebP, and type 100 in “Max file size (KB)”. The tool lowers the quality until the picture fits, and makes it smaller only if it must.

Which file type should I save?

Use PNG or WebP if you want a transparent background. Use JPG when you need a coloured or white background and a small file, for example for passport photos and forms.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in the browser on Android and iPhone. You can take a photo with your camera. Phones are slower than computers, so Fast mode is recommended, and very large photos are scaled down to protect the memory.

Do I need to install an app?

No. It is a web page, so there is nothing to install. You can add the page to your home screen if you like.

Does it work offline?

You need the internet to open the page and to download the AI model the first time. The pictures themselves are never uploaded. Once the model is saved in your browser, it does not need to be downloaded again.

Why did the tool say my device ran out of memory?

The Best model needs more memory than the Fast model. If your device does not have enough, the tool switches to Fast by itself. You can also close other tabs, or use a smaller photo.

The edges look rough. What can I do?

Try these in order: press “Try Best quality”, open the Edges tab and use Smooth or Shrink a little, tick “Remove colour fringe”, then fix small spots with the Erase and Restore brushes.

Is it a good alternative to remove.bg or Canva?

It does the same main job: it removes the background of a picture. The difference is that it is free without credits or a sign-up, and your photos stay on your device. Big cloud services use larger models and may be a little better on the hardest photos, so check the result for important work.

Can I use the pictures for business?

Yes, if you have the right to use the original photo. FileXL does not claim any right over your pictures, and does not store them.

Can I remove the background from a signature or a logo?

You can try it, but this tool is made for photos of people, animals and objects. For a signature on paper or a flat logo, check the edges closely, and use the Edges tab and the brush if needed.

Which browsers does it support?

Recent versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari (16.4 or newer) on computers and phones. It needs WebAssembly, which all modern browsers have.

How do I get the best result?

Use a well-lit photo where the subject stands out from the background, start with Fast, and press “Try Best quality” if you need sharper hair or edges. Then use the brush for the last small spots.

تصویر کا بیک گراؤنڈ کیسے ہٹائیں؟

اوپر والے باکس میں اپنی تصویر ڈالیں اور چند سیکنڈ انتظار کریں۔ مصنوعی ذہانت خود بخود بیک گراؤنڈ ہٹا دیتی ہے۔ پھر ڈاؤن لوڈ دبا کر ٹرانسپیرنٹ PNG محفوظ کریں، یا پہلے سفید، رنگین یا دھندلا بیک گراؤنڈ چنیں۔

کیا یہ ٹول مفت ہے اور کیا میری تصویر کہیں اپلوڈ ہوتی ہے؟

جی ہاں، یہ مکمل مفت ہے۔ نہ سائن اپ چاہیے، نہ واٹر مارک لگتا ہے۔ ساری کارروائی آپ کے اپنے براؤزر میں ہوتی ہے، اس لیے آپ کی تصویر FileXL یا کسی سرور تک نہیں جاتی۔

پاسپورٹ فوٹو کا سفید بیک گراؤنڈ کیسے بنائیں؟

تصویر ڈالنے کے بعد "Passport / ID photo" بٹن دبائیں۔ یہ سفید بیک گراؤنڈ اور 35 × 45 ملی میٹر سائز لگا دیتا ہے۔ سائز ٹیب سے اپنے ملک کا سائز بھی چن سکتے ہیں۔ پاسپورٹ آفس کی شرائط ضرور دیکھ لیں کیونکہ ہر جگہ مختلف ہو سکتی ہیں۔

فارم کے لیے تصویر کا سائز 50 یا 100 کے بی کیسے کریں؟

سیو ٹیب کھولیں، JPG چنیں اور "Max file size (KB)" میں 50 یا 100 لکھ دیں۔ ٹول معیار خود کم کر کے تصویر کو اس حد میں لے آتا ہے۔

واٹس ایپ اسٹیکر کیسے بنائیں؟

کوئی بھی تصویر ڈالیں اور "WhatsApp sticker" بٹن دبائیں۔ یہ 512 × 512 سائز کی ٹرانسپیرنٹ WebP تصویر بناتا ہے جس پر سفید آؤٹ لائن ہوتی ہے۔ اسے اپنے فون کی اسٹیکر ایپ میں شامل کر لیں۔

کیا یہ موبائل پر چلتا ہے؟

جی ہاں، اینڈرائیڈ اور آئی فون کے براؤزر میں چلتا ہے۔ موبائل پر Fast موڈ بہتر رہتا ہے کیونکہ یہ تیز ہے اور کم میموری لیتا ہے۔

كيف أزيل خلفية الصورة مجانًا؟

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هل صوري آمنة؟

نعم. تتم المعالجة بالكامل داخل متصفحك على جهازك، ولا تُرسل الصور إلى FileXL ولا إلى أي خادم آخر.

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