Add a black background to your portrait photo
Give your portrait a dark, uncluttered backdrop with the black background preset. Work on a still image locally in your browser.
Start editing ↗Choose your frame.
Open a portrait or capture one with your camera. Processing runs in this browser after you choose a photo.
Choose a local image or take a camera photo.
No photo selected.
PNG keeps transparency on the Transparent preset. JPEG always has an opaque background. Downloads begin only when you press a button.
Pick a background
Change the scene without opening your portrait again.
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What this edit does
Give your portrait a dark, uncluttered backdrop with the black background preset. The contrast can make a brightly lit face or colorful clothing stand out while removing the original room from view. Your portrait remains the same photograph; only the background changes.
When to use this look
Try a dark profile image, an understated presentation portrait or a photo that fits a dark page design. Compare black with gray to see which keeps the outline clearer.
Example: before and after
Before · sample portrait
After · Black backgroundIllustrative sample portrait generated for this guide; the after image uses this editor's browser segmentation and scene assets.
A portrait taken against an ordinary room becomes a composite with black behind the person. The face and clothing remain from the original photo.
Tips for a believable result
- Inspect dark hair and black clothing at the edges so they do not disappear into the background.
- Avoid excessive edge softness when a light outline appears around the person.
The model targets the prominent person in a still image. Fine hair, motion blur, crowds, or similar foreground and background colors can reduce cutout quality.
Four steps
- Open or capture a portrait
Use a local image file, or start the camera and capture a still photo after the optional timer.
- Let the browser find the person
The on-device model separates the prominent person from the original background once per photo.
- Preview black
Inspect the result, move or fit a scene if needed, and adjust edge softness. Switch presets without repeating the cutout.
- Save the result
Choose PNG for transparency or JPEG for an opaque image. Nothing downloads automatically.
Common questions
Will a black background darken my face?
No. The background color changes, but the editor does not relight or darken the person in the original photo.
Can I choose a softer dark shade?
Yes. Adjust the background color if a near-black or charcoal shade suits your portrait better.
Does this work with a webcam photo?
Yes. Start the camera, choose a timer if you like, and capture a still image. Camera permission is requested only when you press Use camera.
Does changing backgrounds upload my photo?
No. Portrait segmentation and composition run in your browser. The model and preset images are static files downloaded from this site.