Background Remover
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Background Remover
Background Remover lets you remove an edge-connected solid background while keeping enclosed areas intact. Choose a photo to begin.
- Download a processed PNG
- Adjust background color
- See the processing method and limits
Method and calculation
Remove an edge-connected solid background while keeping enclosed areas intact.
Inputs and settings
Background Remover accepts Background color; Color tolerance (minimum 0, maximum 255); Edge softness (minimum 0, maximum 100).
Worked example
Background Remover example — Background color: "#ffffff"; Color tolerance: 35; Edge softness: 15. Preview instructions: Select a still photo, then use Background color: "#ffffff"; Color tolerance: 35; Edge softness: 15. The result is a PNG with remove an edge-connected solid background while keeping enclosed areas intact.
Output and limitations
A white shirt surrounded by a darker outline remains opaque because flood fill cannot cross that outline. Start with a background sample matching the border. Increase tolerance for uneven paper, then inspect fine hair and translucent edges against a contrasting backdrop.
Technical references: Canvas pixel manipulation