Remove the background from a portrait photo and download a transparent PNG. Use it to place yourself on a bold thumbnail background. A small open model downloads once and runs on your device.
How to use
- Add a portrait photo. Drop a JPG, PNG or WebP photo of a person.
- Wait for the cutout. The first run downloads a small open model, which your browser then keeps.
- Check the edges. Look at hair and shoulders on the preview.
- Download the PNG. The result has a transparent background, ready to place in any editor.
Features
Runs on your device
The model runs in your browser, so your photo is not uploaded.
Made for portraits
Good at people, including hair and shoulders.
Transparent PNG
Drop it onto any colour or image.
Free and unlimited
No account, no watermark, no daily limit.
Faster with a GPU
Browsers with WebGPU run the model faster.
What people use it for
- Cut yourself out for a YouTube thumbnail.
- Make a profile picture with a plain colour behind you.
- Create a transparent PNG for an overlay or a banner.
- Place a speaker on a branded background.
- Prepare images for a video intro or a slide.
- Clean up a photo taken in front of a busy wall.
Using a cutout in a thumbnail
A clean cutout of your face on a bold, simple background is one of the most common thumbnail styles. Place the cutout on a colour that contrasts with your clothes, add a thin outline or soft glow so the edges stay crisp, and then size the final image with the thumbnail resizer.
Where it struggles
The model is built for portraits. Pets, products and cluttered scenes can come out with rough edges or missing parts. A plain background and good light give the best results.
How it works on your device
The tool uses a small open portrait model called MODNet. The first time you use it, your browser downloads the model and keeps it for next time. The photo is processed in a web page on your own device, so it is never uploaded. A computer with WebGPU runs it faster than one without.
Getting a clean cutout
A plain background and good light make the edges cleaner. Hair, glasses and thin straps are the hardest parts. Check the preview at full size, and if an edge looks rough, try a photo with more contrast between you and the background. The model is built for people, so it works much less well on pets, products and cluttered scenes.
Using the cutout in a thumbnail
Download the transparent PNG, place it on a bold background in any editor, and add a thin white or coloured outline around the subject so it stands out at small sizes. Then use the thumbnail resizer for the final 1280 by 720 export.
Troubleshooting
Part of the person is missing
The model may have misjudged a similar-coloured area. Try a photo with a background that contrasts more with your clothes.
The first run takes a long time
The model downloads once. After that it starts quickly.
It will not process a huge photo
Images are limited to about 2048 pixels on the long side. Resize large photos first.
Limits and good to know
- Works best on photos of people. Other subjects can be rough.
- Images are limited to about 2048 pixels on the long side for speed.
- The first run needs to download the model.
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FAQ
Is it free?
Yes, with no watermark.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. The model runs in your browser.
Does it work on objects?
It is tuned for portraits. Other subjects may not cut out cleanly.
Why is the first run slow?
The model downloads once and is then cached by your browser.
Does it work on objects?
It is tuned for portraits. Objects can have rough edges.
Is the result a real transparent PNG?
Yes, the background pixels are fully transparent.