If you ever wanted to remove the background from your image for personal needs, the thought would have traumatized you. You would think that would require some knowledge of graphic design and so on. But things are different in reality.
You can easily make the background of any image transparent. All you need is a working internet connection. While there are plenty of software (for PC) and apps (Android/iOS) that also do the job, here we will focus on online tools or websites that work on any platform.
We have selected these free background removal tools for you. Let's check them out.
Why remove the background from an image
There can be several reasons. Sometimes you don't like the background and want to replace it with another one. Other times you just want to focus on the image and therefore remove the background.
Brands prefer to keep products on a white background so removing the background can also be helpful. Also, when using a logo on a website, sometimes the background of the logo does not match the website. Removing that from the logo might come in handy in such situations.
1. LunaPic
One of the best online photo editors is LunaPic. Not only does it allow you to remove the background from your photos, but it also offers several cool editing features. Name it and the website will have it.
As for background removal, it works best for images that have solid backgrounds. Images with different background shades are difficult to remove using this tool. To remove the background, upload the image, then go to Edit > Transparent Background. Click on the color you want to remove. Fortunately, the image is saved in its original quality.
2. Delete
The site is easy to use. All you have to do is upload the photo and the site will automatically remove the background. No manual selection is required initially. You can, however, add or remove any background later once the tool has generated the transparent version. Moreover, you can even add a background color or an image using this website. To do this, click on the Edit icon.
The website mainly works for photos containing unique people and objects. Although you can remove the background for an unlimited number of images of any size, the final image is saved in small size only in the free version. For the original file size, you will have to pay for it. The website even offers an API if you want to add the background removal tool to your site.
3. Online Image Editor
In this tool, you have to manually select the area or color you want to make transparent. You have several options to select the area, such as draw, select, etc. Thanks to this, it works for both plain and multicolor backgrounds.
To make the image transparent, first upload the image. Then click on the Wizards tab at the top and select Transparency. After that adjust the selection. The downside of the tool is that it may take a while for an image with a complicated background.
4. Bottom Burner
As the name suggests, the tool engraves the background providing a transparent image. When you upload the image, the tool automatically detects the background and removes it. You are then offered several final images from which you must select the closest one. Once done, the site offers you to add or remove the background areas using the Retouch option.
And if you want, you can change the background directly from the tool itself. Interestingly, you are offered two saving modes: PNG (transparent background) and JPG (white background). Choosing the latter option saves you a step if you intended to use a white background.
5. Photo scissors
With the help of this tool, the background is automatically detected and removed from your image. However, the tool would be incomplete if it didn't allow you to modify the selection. So yes, you can add or remove the background using the toolbar at the top of the website.
You can even change the background to a suitable solid color or image using this tool. Moreover, you also have the option to change the size of the image.
Save as PNG
It is important to save images with a transparent background in PNG format as this retains the transparency of the image. If you save it in another format such as JPG, which is different from PNG, the transparency will be lost and a solid background color (black or white) will be added.
Try other tools
Although the above tools remove the background easily, if for some reason they are not working for you, you can also remove the background using the Paint 3D application preinstalled on Windows 10. And even if that's not enough, try doing it using the free tool called GIMP.
Next: Did you know you can enjoy the benefits of Photoshop without actually using the tool? Stop wondering and check out our article on a website that allows you to do this.
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