In this article, we'll show you how to upload a photo and replace its background with a transparent background. Images with transparent backgrounds are ideal for adding as layers in other designs and as reusable images in your brand kit.
Tip: To make the background of an existing design transparent, you can apply the transparent template to it or delete its background layer.
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Note: The instructions in this article are for the iOS version of Photoroom. If you are using the Android or Web App version of Photoroom, see:
On iPhone and iPad
To replace the original background with a transparent background:
Select the Space you want to work in.
Select Start from photo and choose a photo to import.
Wait for Photoroom to remove the background of your image automatically.
Do not select Skip background removal.
Select the transparent template in the Classics collection.
Photoroom opens your design in the editor.
[Optional] If the background removal is not as precise as you need, use the Cutout feature to edit it.
For instructions, see Add and remove parts of an image with Edit Cutout.
[Optional] Select the foreground object in your image and move it to the position you want. When you select the object, its layer settings are shown.
[Optional] Use the editor to make further changes, such as add text, shadows, graphics, and more.
To learn about the editor settings, see the articles in these collections:
Select Export.
Photoroom saves your design and exports it as a photo to your device's camera roll.[Optional] Use the export settings to share the design.
To learn more about the export feature, see Export a design.Select Close design.