Remove a background without uploading the photo
Drop a JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, or HEIC here. The model runs in this tab. There is no remote background-removal API.
or drag & drop anywhere
Paste from clipboard withCtrl+V
How nobg removes a background without an upload
nobg reads the file in this browser tab and runs BiRefNet-Lite (or RMBG-1.4) in local memory with WebGPU or WebAssembly. The PNG download is written from this device. Closing the tab clears the buffers. That is the whole path - no server round-trip for the pixels.
Nothing to inspect in DevTools except the model
The first visit caches the page shell and weights. After that, the photo you drop is not posted anywhere. If you open the network panel you will not see the image leave.
Works after the model is cached
Once the weights sit in the browser cache, you can cut photos offline. You still need the network the first time to fetch the site and the model.
Private photos stay private
Unreleased products, ID shots, and family pictures never sit on someone else’s GPU queue. Refine edges with erase and restore if the matte misses a strand.
Cut a photo without sending it
Three steps on this device. The studio opens in this origin.
Drop, browse, or paste
Drop a file on this page, pick one from disk, or paste with Ctrl+V / Cmd+V. HEIC from iPhone is supported.
Local neural matte
The worker isolates the subject in RAM. WebGPU is preferred; WebAssembly is the fallback.
Refine and download PNG
Inspect in Rubylith, touch hair or holes with brushes, optionally stage a color, then save original-size PNG.
Inspect cutout edges
Slide the divider to compare the original photo with the cutout.
Drag or use left/right arrow keys to inspect edge quality
nobg vs remove.bg, Canva, and Adobe Express
A fair look at privacy, free export resolution, and whether you need an account. Cloud tools can still be the right choice if you want their editors or APIs.
| Feature | nobg | remove.bg | Canva | Adobe Express |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Where the photo is processed | This browser tab only | Uploaded to remove.bg cloud | Uploaded to Canva cloud | Uploaded to Adobe cloud |
| Free export resolution | Original pixels, no cap | Preview ~0.25 MP | Pro plan | Full-res on free plan |
| Price for HD cutouts | $0, unlimited | Credits, ~$0.13–$0.23/image | Canva Pro, ~$13–15/mo | Free with account; AI credits may apply |
| Account required | No | Yes for credits | Yes | Yes |
| Works offline | Yes, after the model caches | No | No | No |
| Erase / restore brushes | Included | Limited / paid | In the Canva editor | In the Express editor |
Competitor details as of September 2026 from public plans: remove.bg free downloads are preview-resolution (~0.25 MP) with HD credits commonly about $0.13–$0.23 per image (for example ~$9 for 40 credits/month); Canva’s background remover is a Pro feature (about $13–15/month); Adobe Express can export full resolution on a free plan but requires an Adobe account and uploads the file. Plans change - check each vendor.
Choose nobg when the photo must stay on the device and you need unlimited full-resolution PNGs with no account. Choose a cloud suite when you already pay for Canva or Adobe and want their templates, APIs, or collaboration tools.
Frequently asked questions
Does the photo get uploaded to a server?▼
No. nobg has no upload endpoint for your image. Processing is in this tab. The only network use after the first visit is optional - the model is already cached.
Can I turn the Wi-Fi off after the first load?▼
Yes. After the site and model cache, the cut runs without a live connection. Re-open this origin once if the cache was cleared.
What formats can I open?▼
JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, and HEIC/HEIF. Export is a lossless 32-bit transparent PNG at the source pixel size, limited only by this device’s memory (about 25 MB per file).
Is this the same as a desktop rembg install?▼
Same idea - local inference - without installing Python. You get a browser studio with brushes instead of a CLI. There is no batch API.