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Remove black background from image

Easily remove the black background from any image using Canva’s one-click black background remover. Try it once for free, download your image, and use it for all your content and project needs.

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How to remove the background from a picture

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Upload your image

Select the “Upload your image” button or drag and drop your file into the tool.

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Edit your design

Select “BG Remover” to remove the black background of your image in one click.

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Download your design

Finally, download your photo once for free as a high-resolution file.

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Remove image background with BG Remover

Remove black backgrounds in a snap

Tired of boring black backgrounds on your portraits or product shots? Canva’s powerful Background Remover (Pro) uses AI to quickly separate your photo’s subject from a dull black background. Replace that dark backdrop with something vibrant, or keep it simple—it's up to you. Simply select BG Remover in our intuitive editor and get a clean, polished photo in seconds. Try it once for free.

Apply a default color as your image background

Create striking brand visuals

Don’t let a plain, dark backdrop stop you from creating stunning brand assets. Remove the black background of your image once for free, choose a different background color that fits your aesthetic, and then seamlessly incorporate your new visuals into your presentations, social media posts, and web content. Let your brand shine with effortless designs that stand out–no complex software needed.

Adjust the BG remover’s brush size when editing your image’s black background

Versatile images for any design need

Unlock endless possibilities when you turn a black background to transparent. This versatility allows your image to blend smoothly into any project across different platforms. Enjoy a crisp, transparent image that's ready for anything—whether you're an entrepreneur who needs flawless e-signatures or a graphic designer making multiple logo variations.

Edit your image with Magic Grab

Add some magic to your workflow

Removing the black background from an image isn’t all you can do with Canva. Tap into your creativity and elevate any project with more AI-powered tools. Remove unwanted objects or elements using Magic Eraser (Pro), extend your image in any direction with Magic Expand (Pro), or make your entire picture selectable and customizable with Magic Grab (Pro) for easy repositioning and editing.

How to remove the black background from an image

  1. Launch Canva

    Open Canva to remove the black background from any image.

  2. Upload your image

    Drag and drop your image onto the page, or select it from your device. Canva will immediately turn your image into an editable design.

  3. Remove the black background from the image

    Select your image, and then tap BG Remover to remove the black background once for free.

  4. Enhance your design

    Make the most out of Canva’s powerful photo editor. Crop⁠(opens in a new tab or window) your image for better balance, add fun photo effects⁠(opens in a new tab or window), or rotate⁠(opens in a new tab or window) it to any angle.

  5. Download and share

    After you’ve finalized your design, download your image once for free as a high-resolution file. Alternatively, share it on your social media feeds or add it to an existing Canva project.
How to remove the black background from an image

Frequently asked questions

  • Yes, you can easily remove the black background from an image on a desktop or mobile device. Take advantage of the same tools and features and edit seamlessly from one device to another. Simply start a design project, upload your image, and then remove its black background once for free.
  • Our Background Remover tool is free to use once. It lets users remove an image’s black background online in seconds, eliminating the need to learn complicated tools or software. When you remove the black background of an image, the canvas turns transparent, and you can save it as a high-resolution file to use for different projects.
  • Whether your image is a photo from your camera or a logo you created yourself, you can easily remove its black background on our platform. Just ensure that your file is one of the following types: JPG, PNG, HEIC/HEIF, WebP, or SVG.
  • Yes! When you upload a PDF on our platform, our PDF editor breaks it into editable elements you can customize like any design asset, including removing the background. Meanwhile, to remove the black background from a video, upgrade to a Pro account to use our Video Background Remover and other powerful tools.

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