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Transparent Background Maker

Turn clean product and portrait backgrounds transparent.

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IMAGE NEVER UPLOADED

First use downloads and caches the browser AI runtime and Apache-2.0 quality model. Only model files are requested; your image stays on this device.

Beta implementation note.

This beta defaults to a 1024px IS-Net general-subject model and keeps MODNet as a faster portrait option. Both run in a dedicated browser worker, prefer WebGPU and automatically fall back to WASM; your image remains on this device.

How it works

  1. 01

    Add the source image

    Choose a JPG, PNG or WebP file. The browser loads the cached local matting model or downloads it once when needed.

  2. 02

    Build the transparent layer

    Inspect Result, Original, Compare and Mask views, tune the alpha edge, and use Keep or Erase for direct corrections.

  3. 03

    Export with alpha

    Create a full-resolution PNG whose removed background pixels remain transparent.

About this tool

What Transparent Background Maker does

Turn clean product and portrait backgrounds transparent.

The image stays in browser memory while the selected local model produces an alpha matte in a Web Worker. A checkerboard preview makes transparent and partially transparent pixels visible.

Tips for better results

  • Review the Mask view before export.
  • Use a smaller brush for hair and fingers.
  • Keep a copy of the original source.
  • Processing stays in the current browser tab; download the result before closing it.

FAQ

How do I use Transparent Background Maker? +

Choose a JPG, PNG or WebP file. The browser loads the cached local matting model or downloads it once when needed. Inspect Result, Original, Compare and Mask views, tune the alpha edge, and use Keep or Erase for direct corrections. Create a full-resolution PNG whose removed background pixels remain transparent.

Why must the result be PNG? +

PNG preserves the alpha channel used for transparent and soft edge pixels. JPG has no alpha channel and would replace transparency with a solid background.

What inputs and outputs does Transparent Background Maker support? +

You can start with JPG, PNG, WebP and export PNG. Actual decoding support can vary slightly by browser.

Does Transparent Background Maker upload my image? +

Transparent Background Maker runs in your browser. Your image is not uploaded to Image Toolkit.

Do I need an account for Transparent Background Maker? +

No. You can use this tool without creating an account.

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