Product photos, portraits and more

A black background for your photos. For free.

Upload a photo and we remove the background automatically. Check the result on black, then download your image as a black-background PNG. No watermark, no signup.

Pure black background (#000000)
No watermark
No account needed

Without an account: 5 free removals a day, shared by everyone on your network. With an account: 20 a day. PNGs up to 1,440 px on the longest side.

Black backgroundFREE

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How to add a black background to a photo

Upload your photo

Choose a JPG, PNG or WebP up to 4 MB. It works best when the product, person or pet stands out clearly from the background.

We remove the background

The tool cuts out the subject automatically and shows the result on black. Compare it with your original before you download.

Download on black

Save a black-background PNG up to 1,440 px on the longest side. You can also download it transparent, or on white or blue.

What is a photo on a black background good for?

Products with an elegant look

Jewelry, watches, perfume and tech often stand out on black. The dark background looks understated and keeps the focus on the product.

Posts and ads

A product on black stands out on social media and leaves room for light text on top.

Portraits

A portrait on black looks clean and striking on a profile, a cover or a slide deck.

Want your product in a new scene, not just on a color? See AI background replacement on the paid plans.

Tips for a better black background

Shoot in good light: a well-lit subject separates better from black.
Use a background that differs from the subject: a black product on a dark surface is harder to cut out.
Check hair, fur and fine edges. On black, any light leftovers from the original background show more and may need a manual touch-up.

Need the cutout with no background at all? Use the tool to remove the background and download a transparent PNG.

Frequently asked questions

Is the background pure black?

Yes. When you download with a black background, the image is filled with pure black (#000000, that is RGB 0, 0, 0) behind the cutout. No shadows or reflections are added. Switching between backgrounds does not use another removal.

Can I use a white, blue or other color background?

Yes for white and blue: the same tool also downloads your image on white or blue, or transparent. For any other color, download the transparent PNG and add the background you want in your image editor.

Is adding a black background here free?

Yes. It uses no HummingBytes credits and adds no watermark. Without an account, everyone on the same network shares 5 removals a day. With an account, you get 20 a day, shared with HummingBytes in ChatGPT. Free capacity is limited overall, so the tool can be temporarily unavailable even when you have removals left.

Does it work with every image?

It works best when one subject stands out clearly from the background. Hair, fur, busy backgrounds, glass and see-through objects may need manual touch-ups. Check the result before you download it; we can't guarantee a perfect cutout.

What can I upload, and what do I get?

On this page, upload one JPG, PNG or WebP image up to 4 MB and 16 megapixels. Animated images aren't supported. You get a PNG up to 1,440 pixels on its longest side, with the original proportions. Choose a transparent, white, black or blue background before you download.

How many images can I process per day?

Each image we accept uses one removal. Retrying the same image in the same session and network, or the same signed-in account, doesn't use another. If an accepted image fails, it still counts, because processing may already have run. Limits reset at midnight UTC, shown in your local time. When you sign in, you switch to your account's daily removals; removals used without an account don't carry over.

What happens to my image?

We send your image to HummingBytes' processing service, hosted on Modal. Your upload and result are scheduled for deletion after 24 hours, and result links stop working then. Anyone who has a result link can open it until it expires, so share links with care. Our providers' backups may follow their own retention schedules. Images aren't added to your HummingBytes gallery.

Need more than a cutout?

With a paid plan, start from your product photo and create new white-background, studio and lifestyle images for your store and ads. This background remover doesn't use credits.

See AI product photography