- Image Cutout
Online Photo Cutter
Enjoy instant background removal with Canva’s image cutout tool. In one click, Canva scans your photo and cuts out the background instantly. Try it once for free and get a perfect cutout image in seconds.
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How to cut the background out of a photo
Upload your image
Select the “Upload your image” button or easily drag and drop your files into the section.
Edit your design
Select “BG Remover” under the Tools options to remove the background and cut out the image in seconds.
Download your design
Finally, download your design once for free as a high-resolution PNG file.
One-click background removal
Say goodbye to clunky software, complicated tools, and tedious pixel-by-pixel background erasing. Canva’s instant Background Remover(opens in a new tab or window) (Pro) lets you clean up images fast, saving you tons of time while giving you pro-level results in a matter of seconds.
Unlimited design possibilities
Whether you're creating product shots for your online store, polished headshots for LinkedIn, or crisp visuals for your next big pitch, Canva’s image cutout tool has you covered. Use our BG Remover to clean images up for marketing materials, e-commerce pages, social media, presentations, or even custom merch like greeting cards and stickers.
One tool, all the edits
Beyond background removal, Canva’s AI-powered photo editor(opens in a new tab or window) lets you tweak every part of your image without juggling multiple apps. Rotate, crop(opens in a new tab or window), adjust perspective, add text, effects, filters, or instantly enhance your photo(opens in a new tab or window)—all with a few clicks, on any device, whether you’re on your laptop or editing from your phone.
How to cut out an image online
Frequently Asked Questions
- An image cutout is a version of a photo where the subject is isolated, and the background is removed. This lets you place the subject onto different backgrounds or designs.
- You can easily create one using Canva’s Background Remover tool. With just one click, our AI-powered image cutout tool removes the background for a clean, polished result in seconds.
- Canva lets you try the photo cutter tool once for free. It’s a quick and easy way to see how it works before upgrading to Canva Pro. If you love how it transforms your images, you can unlock unlimited access with a Pro subscription.
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