Remove Background — Transparency Without Uploading Assets
Full AI matting usually requires a cloud API. Here we focus on privacy-first techniques: crop tightly, use PNG exports, and manually mask simple backgrounds.
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How it works
- Upload — Open your screenshot.
- Crop tightly — Remove excess backdrop with the crop tool.
- Export PNG — Download PNG if you need transparency from other editing steps.
Features
- Manual masking workflow (shapes + eraser planned)
- PNG export to preserve alpha when available
- Privacy: no mandatory cloud processing
Use cases
- Preparing icons from solid-color UI captures
- Cleaning product shots before compositing elsewhere
- Removing large monochrome borders
FAQ
Is AI background removal built in?
Not yet — we prioritize on-device workflows.
Can I use chroma green screens?
You can manually mask green backgrounds with shapes and exports.
Will hair edges look perfect?
Fine detail may need a dedicated AI tool; we focus on privacy.
Does PNG always have alpha?
Only if your workflow produces transparency; JPG never includes alpha.
Where can I learn more?
Read our blog for deeper guides on masking workflows.
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