How to remove the background from a profile picture
A tidy background makes a portrait look intentional. Cut yourself out, pick a calm colour, and download a profile picture in under a minute, without handing your face to a server.
Use Fast for portraits
The Background Remover has two modes. Fast is made for people and portraits and is a small download, so it is the default. Switch to Detailed if you see missing hair strands or a rough outline.
Step by step
- Drop in a portrait with your face well lit, and the shoulders in the frame.
- Remove the background, then compare with the original by holding the compare button.
- Choose Colour as background and pick a calm tone, such as soft grey, warm beige or a brand colour.
- Set Softness a little higher around hair so the edge looks natural, then download.
Tips for a better result
- Avoid a background that matches your clothes or hair. A different tone makes the cut cleaner.
- Crop afterwards to a square with your eyes in the upper third, which suits most profile circles.
- Want something more creative? Open the cut-out in The Studio and give the background a halftone or duotone look for a poster style avatar.
Quick answers
Is it safe to use my own face?
Yes. The cut-out runs in your browser, so the portrait is never uploaded.
Which size is the download?
Free downloads are up to 600px with a small watermark. Pro exports the full resolution without watermark.