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Remove white background from image

Use Canva’s white background remover to instantly remove the white background from any picture. Try it once for free—upload a photo, remove the background, and get a ready-to-use image in seconds.

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How to remove the white background from an image

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Upload your image

Select the “Upload your image” button or easily drag and drop your files into the editor.

Edit your design

Select “BG Remover” to instantly remove the white background from your image.

Download your design

Finally, download your image once for free as a high-resolution file.

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Get rid of the white background in your image with BG remover

Make white backgrounds disappear like magic! With Canva’s AI-powered Background Remover (Pro)(opens in a new tab or window), you can transform your images with just one click. Instantly shine the spotlight on your subject, get rid of distractions, and create more dynamic visuals for your ads, mockups, and social posts. Try it once for free, and watch as the white background vanishes before your eyes.

Explore endless design possibilities

Select a new background color and add elements to your image

Remove a white background from an image once for free, and unleash your creativity. Want a headshot that screams “you”? Change the background(opens in a new tab or window) to take it from bland to on-brand. Making a digital art piece? Weave together text(opens in a new tab or window), stickers(opens in a new tab or window), and other elements to tell a story. There’s no limit to what you can do with the images you create with Canva.

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How to remove the white background from a picture

How to remove the white background from a picture

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The best white background remover makes removing white backgrounds a no-brainer, even without design experience. With the background remover on our platform, you can upload your photo, remove the white background in one click, and instantly get a ready-to-use image. It’s available anytime, on desktop or mobile—try it once for free!
  • Once you remove the white background from your image, you can download it in a variety of file formats, such as JPG, PNG, PDF, and more. PNG is the best file type for a transparent background.
  • You can use our background remover to remove a white background once for free. Upgrade to a Pro account for unlimited usage plus access to other powerful features like our Video Background Remover.
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