How To Get An Image With A Clear Background

You've taken an amazing photo, but the background is… less than desirable. Or perhaps you've been doing photoshoots at home for so long now that your background and social feeds feel as tired as you are. We've got just the thing to spice up your photo editing. The secret lies in learning how to remove backgrounds from your images. In this post, we're going to teach you how to create a transparent background on your image in just a few easy steps. Let's get to it.

Creating a transparent background on your image might seem intimidating at first, but it's incredibly easy to do in PicsArt. And it's a quick process. The photo editing software is so simple to use that you'll be removing the background from images in no time. Having this trick in your back pocket is great for a variety of reasons. Remove the background from an image to make a custom sticker, or make a background transparent so that your image is ready for a new backdrop.

Whatever the reason you want to make a background transparent, rest assured that background removal can be done a flash with PicsArt. Here's how to do it in the PicsArt Web Editor:

Step 1) Open the PicsArt Editor online , click on the Products drop-down menu at the top of the screen, and select Background Remover .

Step 2) Click Upload on the left panel to select a photo from your hard drive or search the #FreeToEdit photo library below it. Once you've chosen your photo, click Next .

Step 3) PicsArt will automatically remove the background from your image using its a rtificial intelligence tool ( AI Select ) to auto-detect and remove it. You can also manually erase the background, or other parts of your image, by clicking on Eraser in the left panel. In this context, it's a kind of background tool that makes the job easy. Click Apply when done, to save your work.

Step 4) If you are happy with how your image looks, simply click Share or Download on the top right corner, to save your image as a PNG . Alternatively, you can continue editing your photo in the editor (by adding a new background for example).

That's it. Easy, right? With one click you removed the background from an image using the PicsArt Web Editor. If you are editing on the go on a mobile device, it's just as simple. We've broken the steps down for you below. Here's how to remove the background on your image using the Fit Tool background eraser via the PicsArt app:

Step 1) Open the PicsArt app and tap the + icon at the bottom of the screen. Select a photo from your camera roll or search the #FreeToEdit photo library in the search bar at the top.

Step 2) Scroll through the bottom bar and tap to open the Fit Tool .

Step 3) Remove the background of your photo by tapping on the Eraser icon at the top of the screen, and then by tapping the Person icon in the bottom menu. PicsArt will automatically remove the background from your image, just like how we used AI Select to autodetect and remove the background in the Web Editor.

Step 4) Tap the checkmark in the top right of the screen to save your image. From there, tap Apply to download and/or publish your image. Or you can have fun changing to a solid background color , one of the PicsArt background patterns, or by adding your own image.

How Do You Make a PNG Image Transparent?

You've probably seen images saved as PNG files before, but do you know what that means? A PNG , or portable network graphic, is a type of image file that has a transparent background . They're great for creating edits and designs because you can easily add them to different backgrounds or photos.

Making a PNG image transparent can be done easily with the PicsArt Background Remover . With just click tap, you can create a fully transparent PNG image.

How Do You Make a JPEG Image Transparent?

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There is no way to make a JPEG image with a transparent background. You can make the background of an image transparent in a JPEG format, but once you download the image as a JPEG, the transparent sections will turn white. Even if you start the editing process with a JPEG image, you should make sure to save it as a PNG before exporting the image. You don't want your hard work to be lost. Don't worry though, in PicsArt, photos default to save as a PNG so you won't lose any hard work done after making your transparent background.

Removing the background from your JPEG image will allow you to easily add it to fun backgrounds and photos creating an awesome effect. When you use the Background Remover , PicsArt will automatically remove the background from your image and you can save it as a new PNG file.

How Do You Change an Image Background to White?

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Do you want to change the background of your image to white? Perhaps you want to isolate a figure in a shot for a new profile pic? Simply open the PicsArt app and select the Fit Tool . Tap on the Eraser at the top of the screen to open up the background eraser, and remove the original background. Then select white from the color options in the bottom menu.

That's it. Crazy-easy. While you're here, you can also play around with the background by changing it to something entirely different. Choose from the color wheel or any of the backgrounds and images in the #FreeToEdit library. Editing a photo of your dog at the park? Remove the background entirely, make the background a clean white, or play around with sizes, textures, and famous places to create unique edits. Now that you've mastered the background eraser tool, you'll see that the possibilities are endless. Check out the tutorial below to find out how to kick it up a level by turning your transparent background image into a sticker.

How Do You Remove a White Background From a Transparent Image ?

Did you accidentally save or download a JPEG thinking it was a transparent image and end up with a white background instead? That's not a problem. To remove a white background from a transparent image , open up the Background Remover tool. Simply repeat the above editing steps and the AI Select tool will detect and remove the background (yes, even a white background), and save it as a transparent image .

If you are using the PicsArt app on your mobile device, you can remove a white background from a transparent image using the Fit Tool background eraser steps above. It's that simple. You can even save your newly transparent image to your PicsArt account so you can use it as a custom sticker for future edits. Or you can add a whole new background color, now that you've cleared all traces of white.

How Do You Add a Transparent Image to Another Image?

Adding a transparent image to another image is incredibly easy when you create a sticker on PicsArt. You can remove the background of any of your photos to turn them into stickers. Once you have them saved as stickers, you can add them to any photo or background for a fun way to create a unique edit. Stickers are also great for easily adding logos to your product materials or online merchandise.

Let's get to work. Here's how to do it online using the PicsArt Sticker Maker :

Step 1) Open the PicsArt Editor online and click on the Products drop-down menu at the top of the screen to select Sticker Maker .

Step 2) Next, choose a photo from the #FreeToEdit library or by uploading your own. Once you've selected your image, tap Next . Let AI detect the background and remove it instantly. You can also manually erase the background or other parts of your image in the Eraser Tool .

Step 3) If you are happy with how your new, background-free image looks, tap Download in the top right corner to save your image as a PNG .

By doing these steps to make the background transparent, you've essentially made a PicsArt sticker. Now that you have your sticker saved to your device, you can easily add it to any of your other photos, enabling you to add a transparent image to another image.

Step 4) Simply open the image you want to add it onto in the PicsArt Photo Editor and tap the Photo icon in the bottom menu. This will be your background image.

Step 5) Click on Stickers on the left panel editing toolbar. Then click on My Stickers in the top panel to open up your newly created transparent background image. Add as many other stickers, filters, brushes, or text overlay as you like. Then select Share and Download when you're done, to save your finished project.

If you're working between desktop and mobile, you can also do the above in the PicsArt app since your custom stickers will be saved to your PicsArt sticker library. There are few ways to create your own sticker in the PicsArt app. We've already outlined the steps using the Fit Tool , but here's another hack to make a custom sticker:

Step 1) Open the PicsArt app and tap the + icon at the bottom of the screen. Select a photo from your camera roll or search the #FreeToEdit photo library in the search bar at the top.

Step 2) Scroll through the bottom bar and tap to open the Cutout Tool . Choose one of the segmented AI detection options, or manually cut out your sticker by dragging your finger around the area you want to remove the background. Tap the arrow in the upper right corner to select it all.

Step 3) Tap Save and Next on the top right of the screen to save your background removed image. Then tap Save again to save the cutout as a PNG sticker with a transparent background . The sticker will save to your profile under My Stickers.

Step 4) Now it's time to add your custom sticker (aka transparent background photo) to another photo. You will be able to find them in the photo editor under the Sticker Tool in the editor toolbar. Simply tap it and select Collections to find all of your sticker creations. Tap to add them and then save your final image.

Where Can You Find Transparent Background Photos?

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Now that you know how to make your own photos with transparent backgrounds , we'll let you in on another little secret. Ready?

You can find millions of transparent background photos on PicsArt. And the best part… they're all free to use. There are tons of community-generated stickers to discover. To find them, tap on the Sticker Tool in the Editor and type in what you're looking for in the search bar. When you find one you want to use, tap on the sticker to apply it to your photo.

Just browsing or looking for stickers as a source of inspiration for your next editing project? Turn to the Discover page in the app and type in your search query in the search bar. Then tap on the hashtag you like and select Sticker to see the options. When you find a sticker you like, double tap it to save it to your sticker collections. You can even add it to your photos instantly by tapping on Apply . It will take you to the image chooser so you can select the photo you'd like to apply the sticker to and start editing.

Where Can You Use a Background Eraser Tool Online?

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Erasing the background of your photo online takes just one click when you use Picsart. That's right. No more tedious tracing and manual erasing to get a transparent background . Simply use the Background Remover and let the PicsArt AI Select tool take care of the rest.

The free Background Remover automatically identifies the background of your image and removes it for you, leaving only the elements that appear in the foreground. Just think of all of the time you're going to save now, creating awesome edits.

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