How to Use Background Remover in MyEdit

Q: What if the AI cuts off part of my subject?

Open Erase/Restore and brush the missing part back with Restore . Zoom in first for hair and other small details.

Q: How do I make a photo background transparent?

Load the photo, select Transparent on the Backdrop tab, and download it as a PNG.

Cut out a person or product, then give it a new background or none at all.

Updated Nov. 1, 2026 · 3 min read

In a hurry? Use the Background Remover quick guide instead.

MyEdit's Background Remover removes the background automatically, with no hand tracing. Touch up any edge if needed, then pick a new backdrop or keep it transparent. Use it to rescue a photo from a busy background or make a clean cutout for a banner, a social post, or a product listing.

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⚡ Quick Answer: How to Use Background Remover in 5 Steps

Open Background Remover in MyEdit under Image Tools.
Click Choose a file and load your photo.
Check the cutout, and fix it with Erase/Restore if needed.
Choose Transparent, Blur, a color, or your own image.
Click Download to save your photo.

Steps to Use Background Remover in MyEdit

Step 1: Open Background Remover

Go to the Background Remover page, or select it under Image Tools in the top menu.

The Background Remover page with Image Tools highlighted in the top menu — Find Background Remover under Image Tools.

Step 2: Load Your Photo

Click Choose a file or drag a photo onto the upload area. MyEdit accepts JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, and BMP files up to 50 MB.

Don't have a photo ready? Pick a picture under Try with an example.

The upload area with the Choose a file button and the three Try with an example pictures highlighted — Upload your own photo, or start with an example.

Step 3: Check the Cutout

The AI removes the background, and the checkerboard shows what's transparent. Check the cutout, especially around hair.

To fix a spot, open Erase/Restore. Use Eraser to remove leftover background and Restore to bring back parts of your subject. Erased areas show a red tint. Adjust the brush with Size, or click Clear Brush to start over.

The woman cut out on a transparent background, with the Erase/Restore tab highlighted — Use Erase/Restore to touch up edges if needed.

The Erase/Restore tab with the Eraser and Restore buttons, the Size slider, and Clear Brush highlighted — Brush away extra background, or bring back a lost edge.

Step 4: Choose a Background

On the Backdrop tab, choose what goes behind your subject:

Transparent: the cutout alone, with no background.
Blur: the original scene, softened so your subject stands out.
Color: a plain background.
Custom: your own image as the background.
Aesthetic and Artistic: ready-made backdrops. Click See All to open each set.

This example uses Blur. Drag Blur Degree to set how soft the background looks.