How to remove a photo background offline
Most background removers are websites that need you to upload the photo. On your own computer, PlanetOS does it in one drop: drag the photo, tap Command (Mac) or Alt (Windows, Linux), and drop it on Remove background to get a transparent PNG.
How it works
- 1
Start dragging the photo.
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Tap Command (Mac) or Alt (Windows, Linux).
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Drop it on Remove background. Or drop it on New background… to pick white, a gradient, a blur or another photo.
Getting a clean cut-out
- Use a photo where the subject stands out from what's behind it.
- Higher resolution helps with hair and edges.
- For a passport or profile photo, choose New background… → White.
- For a product photo on a website, convert the PNG to WebP to keep the transparency in a smaller file.
On a Mac without any app
macOS can lift a subject in Photos and Preview too (touch and hold, or right-click → Copy Subject). That's quick for one picture; PlanetOS saves the file directly and can process a batch with Pro.
PlanetOS does all of this on your computer. Your files are never uploaded, and it works without an internet connection.
Questions
Is it free?
Each removal counts as one of your 5 free weekly actions. Pro is unlimited.
Can I remove the background from many photos?
Yes, with Pro, select them all and drop them on Remove background.