Change the Background Colour
Swap the background of any photo for a clean, solid colour — pick a preset or any custom shade, free and in your browser.
Drop an image to remove its background
Drag & drop, paste, or pick a file
PNG · JPG · WebP — processed on your device
A solid-colour background makes portraits, profile pictures, and ID photos look consistent and professional. This tool removes the original background automatically and places your chosen colour behind the subject — white for documents, a brand colour for marketing, or any shade you like. Change the colour as many times as you want before downloading.
Change background colour: how it works
- What you get
- A PNG with the subject kept and the original background replaced by one flat colour you choose — a preset swatch or any custom hex value.
- How it runs
- The ISNet model cuts the subject out in your browser, then a solid colour is painted behind it on a canvas. You can recolour and re-preview as many times as you like before downloading; the export stays lossless PNG.
Best for
- ID, passport, and visa photos that require a plain light background
- Consistent profile pictures across a team or directory
- On-brand portraits using an exact brand hex colour
- Catalogue shots standardised to one background colour
Practical tip
For ID and passport photos, set pure white or a light grey, then crop to the exact size your application asks for (a dedicated passport-photo tool handles the sizing). Because the colour is a flat fill, results look best when the original lighting on the subject is even — harsh edge shadows from the old scene can still show at the outline.
Change background colour — FAQ
How do I change the background colour of a picture?
Upload the photo, switch to the Colour mode, and pick a colour. The subject is cut out automatically and your chosen colour fills the background. Download the result as a PNG.
Can I use a custom colour?
Yes. Choose one of the preset swatches or open the colour picker to set any exact colour, including your brand's hex value.
Is a solid white background good for ID or passport photos?
A clean white or light-grey background is what most ID and passport photos require. Use the colour picker to set pure white, then crop to the size your application needs.
Where is the photo processed?
Everything happens in your browser, on your own device. How any data associated with the tool is handled is described in our privacy policy.