AI Background Remover

Upload an image and Recraft's dedicated segmentation AI automatically detects the subject, removes the background, and outputs a PNG with a real alpha channel. Hair strands, fur, and semi-transparent edges come out clean.

One-click cutoutTransparent PNGHair-level edgesNo Photoshop
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Ready to remove the background

Upload an image and get a transparent PNG in seconds

Cutout Results

The images below are illustrative previews of cutout results β€” the checkerboard indicates transparency. Recraft's dedicated segmentation AI stays clean even on hair, fur, and glass edges.

Sneaker cutout
Sneaker cutout
Fluffy dog fur
Fluffy dog fur
Portrait hair strands
Portrait hair strands
Glass bottle
Glass bottle
Plant leaves
Plant leaves
Vintage camera
Vintage camera

Why This Background Remover Stands Out

A model built purely for separating subject from background β€” no regeneration, no repainting, just a clean removal.

True transparent PNG output

True transparent PNG output

You get a PNG with a real alpha channel, ready to drop onto any design, poster, or e-commerce template β€” no extra processing needed.

Hair and fur precision edges

Hair and fur precision edges

Recraft's segmentation model is tuned for fine details like hair strands, pet fur, and fuzzy fabrics, producing clean edges without white fringes.

Handles tricky subjects reliably

Handles tricky subjects reliably

Glass bottles, leafy plants, and mesh objects β€” the classic nightmares of manual cutouts β€” are detected and preserved with their fine details intact.

Remove a Background in 3 Steps

The whole process takes under a minute β€” no editing skills needed.

1

Upload your image

Click or drag to upload the photo you want to cut out. JPG, PNG, and WebP are supported.

2

Let AI do the cutout

Click "Remove Background" and Recraft's dedicated segmentation AI detects the subject and separates it from the background.

3

Download the transparent PNG

In seconds you get a PNG with a real alpha channel, ready for design work and product listings.

Where a Background Remover Helps

One tool that covers the most common cutout needs.

E-commerce products

Cut products onto a transparent base so you can swap in white or scene backgrounds for professional listings.

Design assets

Extract subjects from photos to build posters, banners, and collages β€” cut once, use anywhere.

Social media & avatars

Cut out people for stickers, memes, and custom profile pictures with edges that hold up.

Slides & documents

Drop clean, background-free images into presentations and docs so the focus stays on your subject.

Compared to Manual Photoshop Cutouts

Versus pen-tool and channel masking in Photoshop, AI background removal wins on speed, skill requirements, and edge quality.

AI Background Remover
Manual Photoshop cutout
Time needed
Seconds
10-40 minutes
Skill required
None
Advanced Photoshop skills
Hair / complex edges
Handled automatically
Tedious channel masking
Batch work
Fast, one after another
Start over for every image
Output format
Transparent PNG, ready to use
Manual export settings

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Upload an image and get a clean transparent PNG in seconds.