How to remove an image background for free
Removing a background used to mean Photoshop or a paid website that uploads your image. Now a browser can do it with an on-device AI model — so you can cut out a product, a portrait, or a logo for free without sending the photo to anyone.
How on-device background removal works
A small machine-learning model runs directly in your browser (accelerated by your GPU when available) to separate the subject from the background. The image is analyzed and cut out on your own device — the model comes to your photo, not the other way around.
Why that matters for privacy
Background removal is often used on faces, products before launch, or client work under NDA. Uploading those to a web service means trusting it with sensitive images. An on-device tool removes that risk entirely — nothing is uploaded.
How to remove a background
Open Toolery's Background Remover, drop your image in, and download a transparent PNG. The first run downloads the model once; after that it's fast, and every run stays on your device.
FAQ
Is background removal really free and private here?
Yes. Toolery removes backgrounds with an AI model that runs in your browser, so it's free and your image is never uploaded.
Do I need to install anything?
No. It runs in the browser — the model downloads once on first use and is cached afterward.