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Replace Background

Give a photo taken in a messy room or a busy street a calm, studio-style backdrop. The subject is cut out automatically and placed on one of four soft flat tones.

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How to use the Replace Background

01
Upload
Drop a photo with a clear subject.
02
Choose a background
Transparent, white, any colour, a scene or a blur.
03
Download
Save as PNG to keep transparency.

How to replace a photo background

Upload your picture and the tool opens on the Scene option. The server finds the main subject with AI segmentation, and the preview shows it on a studio grey backdrop. Switch between Studio grey, Soft blue, Warm sand and Mint to compare. When you are happy, download as PNG, JPG or WebP at the original size.

These scenes are flat, muted colours chosen to resemble paper backdrops used in photo studios. They are not photographic backgrounds such as beaches, offices or skylines, and you cannot upload your own background image. If you need a specific shade, switch to Colour and use the colour picker; to keep the original setting but soften it, use Blur.

Which studio tone suits your photo

Studio grey is neutral and works with almost any clothing or product colour; it is a safe choice for headshots and team pages. Soft blue feels calm and professional and flatters most skin tones. Warm sand suits lifestyle images, food and natural materials such as wood and linen. Mint is fresh and light and works well for playful products and spring themes.

To make a set of photos look like they came from the same shoot, use the same scene for every image. This is an easy way to tidy up staff headshots taken in different places.

Getting a convincing result

A replaced background looks most natural when the original light was soft and even. Strong coloured light, such as orange from a lamp, can leave a tint on the subject that does not match a cool backdrop. Shadows on the floor or wall behind the subject are removed with the background, so a full-body shot can look like it is floating.

Fine hair, fur, glass and transparent objects are the hardest parts for automatic segmentation and may show small gaps or halos. Check the result at full size before using it in print.

Supported formats

JPGPNGWebP

Files up to 25 MB. Large, high-resolution photos are supported.

Privacy

Your file is sent over HTTPS, processed in memory and returned straight away. It is never stored, never shared and never used for anything else. No account needed. How we handle files.

Replace Background FAQ

Can I upload my own background image?

No. The tool replaces the background with a flat colour: one of the four studio tones, a preset colour, any custom colour, white, or a blurred copy of the original.

Are the scenes real photographs?

No. They are soft, plain colours that resemble studio paper backdrops: studio grey, soft blue, warm sand and mint.

Will the subject's shadow be kept?

No. Shadows cast on the background are removed along with it, which can make full-length shots look slightly flat.

Is this good for professional headshots?

It is a quick way to give headshots a consistent, tidy backdrop. Results are best with a sharp, evenly lit photo where the person stands apart from the background.

Are my images safe?

Your file is sent over HTTPS, processed in memory and returned straight away. It is never stored, never shared and never used for anything else.

Is it free?

Yes. No account, no watermark and no limit on how many images you process. Files can be up to 25 MB.

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