Task guide · image cleanup
Use the focused background remover when the product is already photographed and the task is cleanup, not a new composition. The workflow keeps the original image as the input and returns a transparent result to inspect.
Cost and control
The current estimate stays beside Generate. Choosing a workflow fills the composer but never starts a job or spends credits.
Recraft Remove Background
What you need
Upload one product photo with a visible subject. A simple background and clear separation make edge review easier.
- One image you own or have permission to process
- A subject that is not heavily cropped, hidden, or merged with the background
- A final use that can accept a transparent image asset
What you get
A background-removed image from the focused live tool. Inspect the transparent edges and download only after the subject is clean enough for its placement.
- A transparent-background image result
- The original subject preserved as the main input
- A file you can place on a new background or continue editing
How to remove a product background
- 01
Upload the source
Choose a clear product image and confirm that you have the right to process it.
- 02
Run the focused tool
The tool uses the image input directly; there is no need to write a creative prompt.
- 03
Inspect the edges
Zoom into handles, hair-like details, glass, shadows, and thin packaging borders.
- 04
Download or continue
Download the transparent result for a new layout, or move to Image to Image for a broader edit.
Check before you use the cutout
- The full silhouette is present and no essential product part was removed.
- Thin edges, transparent materials, and cast shadows look intentional.
- The result looks clean against the actual background where it will be placed.
What to keep in mind
- Fine hair, glass, smoke, and low-contrast edges may need manual cleanup.
- Background removal does not redesign the product or correct a poor source photo.
- Do not upload private or third-party images without the required permission.
Example · Clean product cutout
A clear subject is the best starting point for background removal; review the silhouette before placing it in a new layout.
Questions about background removal
Do I need to write a prompt?
No. This focused tool is designed around one uploaded image, so the important input is a clear source image rather than a creative description.
Will it preserve the product shadow?
The output should be reviewed for shadows and fine edges. If the shadow is part of the design, keep or rebuild it intentionally in the destination layout.
Can I change the background afterward?
Yes. Download the transparent result or continue into the image editing workflow with an approved source asset.