We’ve all been there: You've captured the perfect shot — a beautiful portrait, an eye-catching product photo, or a memorable moment — but the background looks cluttered, distracting, or doesn't align with your vision. That’s where the magic of background removal can be your editing MVP. The good news? You don’t need to spend hours in Photoshop removing the background to achieve the perfect picture. With Picsart, it’s easier than ever to supercharge your pictures with transparent backgrounds, fresh colors, and stunning AI-generated backdrops. Here’s how to remove backgrounds from pictures to let your vision shine through.

Introducing Picsart’s new background remove tool

Welcome to the future of effortless editing! With Picsart’s new background remove tool, you can instantly remove backgrounds from any photo, even if you’re not a seasoned editor. Picsart’s intuitive background remover uses cutting-edge AI, designed to revolutionize the way you edit your images with unparalleled ease and precision. It’s time to say goodbye to endlessly Googling “how to remove backgrounds in Photoshop.” Picsart’s innovative AI-powered background remover is a game-changer, allowing you to seamlessly remove the background in just one tap (or click!).

Why do you need a background remover tool?

Whether you're a photographer looking to enhance portraits, an eCommerce entrepreneur looking to elevate product images, or a content creator crafting captivating visuals for social media, Picsart’s background remover is your gateway to professional-grade editing in seconds. Here’s a few reasons why you might need an AI-powered background remover in your editing toolbox.

Photography and portraits

For photographers, background removal tools are essential. They allow you to swiftly remove backgrounds without taking the focus away from the subjects, allowing for seamless integration into different settings. From enhancing family portraits to refining headshots, background removal saves valuable time and effort while ensuring flawless results.

Product pictures

In the world of eCommerce, product presentation is paramount. AI-powered background removal tools for eCommerce offer a hassle-free solution for showcasing products with clean cutouts. Removing distracting backgrounds ensures that the focus remains on the product itself, boosting its appeal to potential buyers.

Graphic design and marketing

From removing backgrounds from brand logos to designing striking social media posts, background removal tools for marketing provide the freedom to experiment with various backgrounds, textures, or settings. This way, you can easily create captivating visuals without spending hours on editing.

Creative projects

By effortlessly isolating subjects from their backgrounds, you can explore imaginative compositions, surreal landscapes, or extraordinary digital artwork. These easy-to-use background remover tools make it easier than ever to supercharge your pictures, so you can focus on your vision without worrying about technical complexities.

How to remove image backgrounds with Picsart’s background remover

Ready to turn ordinary pictures into stunning edits? Here’s how to remove backgrounds from pictures in seconds with Picsart’s easy-to-use background removal tool.

On the web:

Open Picsart’s background remover tool and upload the photo you’d like to remove the background of.
Let AI work its magic to automatically erase your background.
Save your edit with a transparent background or choose “Edit my image” to elevate your picture with a brand-new backdrop.

On mobile:

Open the Picsart app. Then, tap the plus sign (+) at the bottom of the screen and upload the photo you’d like to edit.
Tap on the Remove BG icon on the bottom toolbar to instantly remove the background of your image.
Save your picture with a transparent background or customize your edit with a new backdrop.

How to remove backgrounds in Photoshop

Removing backgrounds with Photoshop can be more time-consuming for newer editors, but it’s still possible to achieve professional-grade edits. Here's how to remove backgrounds in Photoshop with the Background Eraser Tool:

Launch Adobe Photoshop and open the image you want to edit by navigating to File > Open.
Select the Background Eraser Tool from the toolbar on the left. It's usually nested under the Eraser Tool.
Adjust the settings in the top toolbar. Choose the right brush size, hardness, and tolerance. Tolerance determines how similar the pixels need to be for the tool to erase them.
Click and drag the Background Eraser Tool over the background you want to remove. Ensure the "+" in the center of the brush cursor remains on the background you want to delete.
Refine edges using smaller brushes for intricate areas or fine-tune tolerance settings for better accuracy.
Once the background is removed, save your edited image by going to File > Save As.

How to remove white and black backgrounds from images

Wondering how to remove black and white backgrounds from pictures? With Picsart’s background remover, removing plain-colored backgrounds is effortless.

Simply follow the steps outlined above to learn how to remove white backgrounds from images. When you’re finished removing the black or white background, you can explore Picsart’s beginner-friendly photo editing tools to add a new background or create a transparent background for your image.

Next steps: Customizing your background

Once you’ve discovered how to remove backgrounds from pictures, it’s time to step up your editing game. Picsart’s background changer goes beyond simple background replacement; it elevates the visual appeal, infuses vibrancy, and adds a touch of uniqueness to every image it encounters. Not sure where to start? To make your subject stand out, try changing the background color. By removing distractions or incorporating a contrasting background, the subject becomes more prominent and eye-catching. This technique is particularly valuable in product pictures, portraits, or any image where the focus should be solely on the subject. If you’re going for a fresh look, try scrolling through Picsart’s extensive library of #FreeToEdit backdrops to find the perfect fit. From stunning gradients to scenic landscapes and abstract patterns, you can choose a background that complements the subject and your vision. Want to take a different approach? AI-generated backgrounds are the answer. Instead of spending hours searching for the perfect backdrop, all you have to do is type a text prompt about your desired background and let AI do the hard work for you. Whether you’re after serene nature settings or futuristic cityscapes, it only takes a few seconds to create AI-generated backgrounds to enhance your edit.

Effortlessly enhance your backdrops

Backgrounds are a powerful tool for any kind of editor — from photographers and marketers to visual storytellers. By harnessing the capabilities of AI background removal, you can effortlessly remove backgrounds and wave goodbye to monotonous editing processes. Get started today!

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