Change your passport photo background to white
AI cuts you out of the old background, then drops in flat white, blue or red — whatever the application asks for. The model runs inside your browser, so your portrait is never sent to a server.
Four steps
- Add your portrait — drag and drop, or click to pick a JPG or PNG.
- Tap “AI remove background” — the first run downloads roughly 30 MB of model; after that it is cached and near-instant.
- Pick a colour — white, blue or red. Tap “Auto-align face” too if the framing needs fixing.
- Download — one photo, or a full 4×6 in / 5×7 in / A4 sheet with cut guides as JPG or PDF.
Why replace the background instead of reshooting?
- Your existing photo probably works. If it is front-facing and sharp, the background is the only thing standing between it and an acceptable ID photo.
- Shadows disappear. Standing close to a wall casts a shadow behind you — one of the most common reasons applications get returned. Cutting out and filling flat white removes it completely.
- One photo, several backgrounds. Export a white version for the passport office and a blue one for an employer form, from the same original.
- Privacy. Unlike web tools that upload your face to their servers, this one keeps the image on your device.
Which colour does your application need?
| Colour | Typically required for |
|---|---|
| White / off-white | US passports and visas, most international applications — the safest default when no colour is specified |
| Light grey / cream | UK passports and some European authorities that ask for a light rather than pure-white backdrop |
| Light blue | Employment paperwork, staff and student ID cards in several Asian countries |
| Red | Certain Chinese document and certificate standards |
The tool ships white, blue and red presets. If your form calls for light grey, remove the background and pick white — most authorities that specify grey also accept a clean, evenly lit white backdrop, but check the wording.
Getting a cleaner cut-out
- Contrast helps. Dark hair against a light wall gives the crispest edge.
- Watch fine detail. Large earrings and loose strands of hair are the first things to get clipped.
- Start sharp. A blurry original produces a mushy edge — upscale it with AI first if needed.
- Inspect against white. Leftover grey fringing is most visible on a white background, so check the preview closely before printing a whole sheet.
Need to cut out many images at once — product shots, a staff directory? Use the AI background remover instead: up to 10 images per batch with a .zip download.
Background removal — frequently asked questions
Is changing the background really free?
Yes. Both the AI cut-out and the background colour are free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no cap on how many photos you process.
Does my photo get uploaded anywhere?
No. The segmentation model downloads to your browser once (about 30 MB, then cached) and runs on your own device. Your portrait never leaves your computer or phone — which matters, because an ID photo is personal data.
Should the background be white or off-white?
US passport and visa photos call for plain white or off-white. The UK asks for light grey or cream. Schengen rules accept a plain light background. When the guidance does not name a colour, white is the safest choice.
Will curly or flyaway hair get cut off?
The model handles most hair well, but the cleaner and higher-resolution your original, and the more the hair contrasts with the old background, the better the edge. Dark hair against a dark backdrop is the hardest case — reshoot against something lighter if you can.
Can I do this on a phone?
Yes. It runs in mobile browsers too. The first run downloads the model, so use Wi-Fi the first time; after that it is cached and near-instant.
Explore more
Background sorted — now pick the size
Check the size chart by document type and country so you crop to the right dimensions before printing.
🪪 See the ID photo size chart