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Portrait cutout
On-device AI background removal
Free AI background remover
Remove background from image free — HD, no sign-up
Upload a photo and get a clean cutout. Transparent PNG at original resolution (up to 25 MP). Runs on your device when supported; otherwise a labeled secure server fallback.
Free, no sign-upOn-device when supportedFull resolution
AI background remover
On supported devices the image stays in your browser. Otherwise a secure server fallback is used.
On-device first
Real before and after results
See the pixels, not a promise.
Real cutouts from the tool: hair, product edges and pets.
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Product on a table
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Pet cutout
Full-resolution cutouts
A free alternative to remove.bg — no account, full resolution
Clearframe runs BiRefNet_lite in the browser when possible, keeps full resolution, and lets you export transparent PNG/WebP or JPG on a solid color. Not affiliated with remove.bg or Canva.
On-device first
Images stay in the browser on capable devices. The UI always shows whether processing was local or on the server.
Original resolution
The alpha matte is upsampled onto your source pixels — up to 25 megapixels, with no forced 2048 downscale for export.
Batch and handoff
Process up to 20 images one after another, download a ZIP, or send a cutout into the watermark remover next.
When on-device background removal beats uploading
BiRefNet_lite runs in your browser when WebGPU (or WASM) is available. The first visit downloads about 109 MB with WebGPU (fp16) or about 183 MB on WASM (fp32), then caches the weights for later visits.
The mask is predicted at 1024² (WebGPU) or 512² (WASM) and bilinearly upsampled onto your original pixels (capped at 25 megapixels). That keeps fine edges without forcing a 2048 long-edge downscale on export.
If the device cannot run the model, Clearframe falls back to the same BiRefNet_lite weights on the API. The tool always labels the result as on-device or secure server so privacy claims stay honest.
What it's good at, and where it struggles
Products, people, pets and cars with clear subject contrast usually cut cleanly. Hair strands and fur edges are the main quality test — check them on the checkerboard before you download.
Glass, smoke, thin signatures and subjects that blend into a same-color backdrop are harder. Being honest here beats a glossy marketing claim.
On-device vs server: what actually happens to your photo
Capable desktops with WebGPU keep the pixels in the browser. Phones and older PCs may fall back to HTTPS upload; files are deleted after processing, and the UI shows which path ran. Clearframe does not claim images are never uploaded.
Use cases
Marketplace listings and team headshots benefit from removing backgrounds from multiple images at once. Profile pictures and slide decks often need a transparent PNG maker. After a cutout, you can hand the file to the watermark remover when a logo still sits on the subject.
- Batch catalogs → /remove-background-from-multiple-images/
- White studio backdrops → /remove-white-background-from-image/
- remove.bg users looking for what to use next → /remove-bg-alternative/
Three simple steps
How to remove a background
Upload one or more photos
JPG, PNG or WEBP up to 10 MB. Batch mode queues up to 20 images and runs them one after another.
Let BiRefNet_lite cut the subject
The model downloads once from Clearframe (about 109 MB with WebGPU (fp16) or about 183 MB on WASM (fp32), downloaded once and cached), then shows progress while loading.
Preview, replace background, download
Compare before/after on a checkerboard, pick a color or image background when you want one, then export PNG, WebP or JPG.
Clear answers
Frequently asked questions
Processing, quality, formats and responsible use.
Is this background remover free with no sign-up?+
Yes. No account and no watermark on exports. Fair-use limits apply only to the server fallback so the API stays available.
Do my photos get uploaded?+
Not when on-device processing succeeds. Otherwise the image is sent to Clearframe over HTTPS and deleted after processing. The tool shows which path ran.
What resolution do I get?+
Original resolution up to 25 megapixels. Files up to 10 MB. JPG, PNG and WEBP inputs are supported.
Can I process several images at once?+
Yes — up to 20 images, processed one after another, then downloaded together as a ZIP.
Can I put a white or colored background behind the cutout?+
Yes. Choose a solid color or your own background image, then export JPG or WebP. PNG stays transparent unless you choose a background in the preview.
What model do you use?+
BiRefNet_lite (MIT license) running in your browser via WebGPU or WebAssembly; the same model runs on our server when your device cannot.
Is remove.bg shutting down — what should I use?+
remove.bg's standalone site closes on 1 December 2026 (per remove.bg's own FAQ). Clearframe is an independent free tool, not affiliated. See our remove.bg alternative page for facts and options.
Need a passport or ID photo background?+
Clearframe does not crop to passport specs. For compliant passport photos, use PhotoGov (https://www.photogovs.com), which handles size, head position and background requirements.
Can I send the cutout into the watermark remover?+
Yes. Use “Next: remove watermark” to hand the transparent PNG to the image tool in the same tab.
Does batch processing run in parallel?+
No. Images are processed one after another for stability on WebGPU, then packaged as a ZIP.
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