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Portrait background remover
Remove a person's background and download a transparent PNG. Portrait matting runs locally in your browser after the model downloads.
Photos stay on your device
Your image
Maximum 16 megapixels. Nothing is uploaded.
Make the cutout
Create a transparent cutout from a portrait. Best with a clear person in frame.
First-use download About 26 MB
Models download only when you start an action. Runtime files are extra. Downloads come from Hugging Face and a CDN, and may stay in your browser cache.
Choose a photo to open the workspace.
Processing stays in your browser.
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Made to stay local.
Your photo is processed on this device. Model downloads need a connection. Your images never leave your browser.
A useful starting point.
Hair, complex edges and low contrast may need cleanup. The checkerboard shows your transparent background.
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Powered by MODNet portrait matting. Speed depends on your device. Model credits & licenses.
Tool guide
Remove a portrait background online
Turn a photo of one person into a cutout with a transparent background. This browser tool uses portrait matting to separate the person from the scene, then saves the result as a PNG you can place over another color or image.
Use a well-lit photo with clear contrast around the subject. Fine hair, motion blur and backgrounds similar to clothing can leave rough edges. For products or other non-portrait subjects, try object selection instead.
How to use it
- Choose a JPG, PNG or WebP portrait.
- Select Remove background and wait for the model to process the image.
- Compare the original and result, then download the transparent PNG.
Common questions
Does this work for products and pets?
This model is trained for portrait matting and works best on people. Object selection is a better starting point for other subjects.
Why do some edges look soft?
Hair, blur and low contrast make foreground boundaries hard to estimate. Try a sharper photo with clearer separation from the background.