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Instantly add a white background to your photo to create the perfect product images, portfolios, social media posts, and more.

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How to add white background to photo

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Upload your photo

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

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Edit your photo

Select your photo, then choose “BG Remover” to remove the original background in one click.

3

Download your photo

Finally, download your photo with a white background once for free as a high-resolution file.

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Easy white background photo edits

Easy white background photo edits

No need to be a pro designer to get that perfect headshot or product photo! Use Canva to make your background white and let your subject shine. Our Background Remover intuitively detects your photo’s subject and removes the background in seconds. Download as a JPG or PNG, and the image will automatically have a solid white background. Try it once for free, then upgrade to Pro for unlimited use.

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Produce high-quality images that sell

Elevate your e-commerce site with listings that meet your standards. Snap a photo of your product up for sale, then use Canva to change the photo background to white. After removing the background, your image automatically fills the empty space with white, keeping it high-quality even when zoomed in. Now, your future customers can see all the visual details they need to make that purchase.

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Perfectly polished to a T

White doesn’t need to be boring, especially for your profile pictures, ID photos, or portfolios. Change the background color to white with our online photo editor and polish away! Add subtle effects to fit your aesthetic, enhance your image in one click, or wrap up your project with more elements from our library. With Canva, you can achieve flawless pictures you’ll proudly showcase anywhere.

Add a little magic to your workflow

Add a little magic to your workflow

Take your creativity further with AI-powered tools on Canva Pro. Erase distractions and clean up your image with Magic Eraser, extend it to fix awkward framing using Magic Expand, or replace elements with Magic Edit. You can also use Magic Animate to bring your design to life with instant animations and transitions. Make the most of our built-in AI tools and watch the magic happen in seconds.

How to add white background to photo

  1. Launch Canva

    Open Canva to access our white background editor.

  2. Upload your photo

    Drag and drop your image onto the page or select it from your device. Canva will immediately turn your image file into an editable design.

  3. Change image background to white

    Select your image and click BG Remover to remove the background once for free. Once removed, the image will automatically have a white background.

  4. Edit your design

    Do more than add a white background with our photo editor. Apply filters and color adjustments, add text or graphic elements, or explore various AI tools right inside Canva’s Magic Studio⁠(opens in a new tab or window).

  5. Download and share

    Finalize your design by clicking Share and then Download. Make sure the Transparent background option is not ticked before clicking Download to save your image with a white bg once for free.
How to add white background to photo

Frequently Asked Questions

  • You can change the background of a photo to white using our one-click Background Remover. When saved, the image’s background is automatically set to white. The tool is available on desktop or mobile devices, allowing you to edit and design on the go. Try it once for free, then sign up for a Pro account for unlimited use.
  • A white background is great because it offers a clean, simple backdrop highlighting the subject. It blends seamlessly with various design settings, removing distractions and keeping the focus on the subject. White backgrounds work well for product photos, social media ads, or headshots, where the viewer's eye is instantly drawn to the subject.
  • Yes! You can make a video background white using our Video Background Remover (Pro). Upload your video or choose a clip from our stock library, and then click BG Remover. Once removed, the video will automatically have a white background. You can use the Background Remover feature for free one time.

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