Add a library background to your portrait photo
Add a warm library interior with tall bookshelves behind your portrait. 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
Add a warm library interior with tall bookshelves behind your portrait. The shelves and soft lighting create a distinctive indoor setting while leaving the person as the focus. Try the background with a clear head-and-shoulders photo and adjust the room crop around it.
When to use this look
Make a book-themed personal profile, a reading-club introduction or a portrait for an educational presentation. The same editor also includes brighter office and home interiors.
Example: before and after
Before · sample portrait
After · Library 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 library behind the person. The face and clothing remain from the original photo.
Tips for a believable result
- Keep shelf edges and picture frames away from the eyes and top of the head.
- Check dark hair against the wood and book spines; a clearer original outline makes separation easier.
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 library
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
Can I move the bookshelves behind my portrait?
You can adjust the crop and position of the complete library background. Individual shelves and books cannot be moved separately.
Will the tool add books or glasses to the person?
No. It keeps the person from your original photo and changes only the background.
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.