How to remove photo background in 2025 (Step by Step)

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Here's a step-by-step guide on how to remove photo backgrounds in 2025

Many tools now use AI to automatically detect the subject and remove the background, making the process quick and easy13. Here are several options, ranging from simple online tools to more advanced software:

Method 1: Using Online Background Remover Tools

Many free online tools can remove backgrounds automatically3. Here's how to use them:

1. Choose an Online Tool: Select an AI-powered background remover tool. Some popular choices include:

   • Erase.bg3

   • Remove.bg23

   • InPixio13

   • Canva35

   • PhotoScissors13

   • Adobe Express148

   • PhotoRoom26

2. Upload Your Image:

   • Click the upload button or drag and drop your image onto the page3.

3. Automatic Background Removal:

   • Let the AI work its magic to remove the background3.

4. Fine-Tune (If Necessary):

   • Some tools offer options to manually adjust the selection for more precise results13.

5. Download the Edited Image:

   • Once you're satisfied, download the image with a transparent background3.

Method 2: Using Shopify Apps

If you have a Shopify store, you can use apps directly integrated with Shopify to remove backgrounds from product photos1.

1. Install a Background Remover App:

   • In the Shopify App Store, search for "background remover."

   • Install an app like Pxl Photo Background Remover1.

2. Remove the Background:

   • Use the app to automatically detect the subject and remove the background1.

3. Customize (Optional):

   • Add a colored background to match your store design1.

4. Download the Edited Image:

   • Save the image to your Shopify store1.

Method 3: Using Desktop Software

For more control and advanced editing options, you can use desktop software like Adobe Photoshop.

1. Open Your Image:

   • Launch Adobe Photoshop and open the image you want to edit.

2. Remove the Background:

   • Use the Quick Selection Tool to select the subject.

   • Refine the selection using the "Select and Mask" workspace.

   • In the Properties panel, choose "Output To: Layer Mask" and click OK.

   • This will create a layer mask, effectively removing the background.

3. Save Your Image:

   • Go to "File" > "Save As" and choose PNG format to preserve transparency.

By 2025, AI-powered tools have made background removal easier than ever3. Whether you choose an online tool, a Shopify app, or desktop software, you can achieve professional-looking results with just a few steps.