Add a white background to your portrait photo
Replace a distracting portrait background with clean white. 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
Replace a distracting portrait background with clean white. A white backdrop keeps attention on the face and works well beside light page layouts. Open a portrait or take a webcam photo to preview the change, then compare it with the original before downloading.
When to use this look
Make a consistent portrait for a personal profile, a team introduction or a slide deck. The white preset is also a useful starting point for testing other light background colors.
Example: before and after
Before · sample portrait
After · White 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 white behind the person. The face and clothing remain from the original photo.
Tips for a believable result
- Check the outline of white shirts, pale hair and bright shoulders against the new backdrop.
- Use a well-lit original. Changing the background to white does not brighten an underexposed face.
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 white
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
Is the white background a solid color?
Yes. The white preset uses a plain white backdrop rather than a photograph of a studio wall. You can adjust the background color in the editor.
Does a white background make my photo valid for a passport?
No. Official photos have requirements beyond background color, including framing, size and lighting. This tool does not check or certify those requirements.
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.